austraLasia #1859

Simple but hopeful commemoration

PHNOM PENH: 27th May 2007 -- While Don Bosco Cambodia commemorated its 16th year of foundation on May 24th 2007 with various activities, the local community of Phnom Penh organised a simple but hopeful programme, the acceptance of five pre-aspirant candidates called the 'Besucco Boys'.  This is inspired by the desire to become missionaries of the Word in the style of Francis Besucco's 'Industriousness-piety-cheerfulness'. Two practical promises were made: to actively live the life of being 'Junior legionaries of Mary' and to become faithful Knights of the Altar.  The solemn mass and procession was presided over by the Bishop of Phnom Penh, Emile Destombes MEP, with the participation of around 800 Catholics.
    This would be an ideal opportunity to read, for many for the first time because it has not been readily available in English, Don Bosco's Life of Francis Besucco.  And the very best way now to do this is to go to http://sdl.sdb.org, select the English tab, then search not on 'all' but 'Don Bosco' and the word 'Besucco'.  That will bring up the 'book' in its chapters for easy reading.
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