3141 CIN Mark's Gospel - comic book
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A Life-changing Encounter for the Young
Mark’s Gospel – English Comic Edition

HONG KONG: 11th October 2012 -- As the Year of Faith unfolds, Pope Benedict XVI has, in his pastoral recommendations, stated clearly that the upcoming year will be a propitious occasion for all of us to more profoundly explore that the Christian faith is founded on the encounter with Christ the Lord, who grants us the beauty and joy to live as Christians. Encouraging us to do our part in this splendid year, our Pope has also entrusted us with a mission to communicate to the people around us how the encounter with Jesus can be life-changing, enabling them to discover the power of faith and charity.

The late Fr. Denis Martin, SDB of the China Province accomplished a remarkable project in an absolute Salesian style for the benefit of the young generation. Supported by a group of enthusiastic Don Bosco alumni, Fr. Denis Martin took the lead to produce an attractive English Comic Edition of Mark’s Gospel from the Chinese Edition published by the Vox Amica Press in Hong Kong. This English Comic Edition is a set book of two volumes with an aim to arrange a meaningful encounter for young people to meet and recognize their Savior. This book is also the posthumous work of Fr. Denis Martin.

Based on scripture texts from the New American Bible, the Mark’s Gospel – English Comic Edition depicts the life of Jesus accurately and beautifully, with enticing drawings and careful examination of biblical facts. There is also a specially designed “Little Priest” character who will guide the readers in their journey to understand the teachings in the Bible.

Comics are one of the most popular media among youngsters, which helps make this book a useful tool for spreading religious seeds in the heart of the young. It is not surprising that this English Comic Edition has already earned widespread acclaim. Cardinal Joseph Zen  SDB, Bishop Emeritus of Hong Kong, hopes that “this book can arouse people’s interest to explore the Gospel and the Kingdom of Heaven,” while Fr. Steve Ryan SDB, Provincial Coordinator for Youth & Young Adult Ministry, Eastern Province, USA, highly recommends this book to parents, teachers and instructors for teaching the young.

Published Rate:    USD12.00 per set
Any parties interested in purchasing the Mark’s Gospel – English Comic Edition for church groups, youth ministry centers and schools. For retail distribution or enquiry, please feel free to email Clare Chan of Vox Amica Press at osenquiry@vap.org.hk.