PORT MORESBY: 8th July 2007 -- The Salesian Delegation of Papua
New Guinea and Solomon Islands
celebrated their Delegation Day on 7th July, 2007 at the Delegation
House, Port Moresby, PNG.
“It’s a day of gratitude to the Father and to each
other. It is also a
time of gratitude to Fr. Luciano Odorico, the delegate of Papua New
Guinea and Solomon Islands and to all the members of the Delegation”,
said Fr. Andrew Wong, Provincial, as he addressed the 40 Salesians and
aspirants at a very lively and well animated Eucharistic
celebration.
Reflecting on the readings and on the life of sacrifice of Blessed
Peter To Rot (proto-martyr from PNG), he reminded the congregation that
there is greater merit
in being than in doing. In recalling the words of the Rector
Major, he
said, “We run the risk of loosing our identity, if we only focus on our
works of charity”. He encouraged the Salesians to be role models
and
examples for the young concluding with a possible plea of the Lord -
“Stay with me Son !”.
At the interaction amongst the confreres issues were
clarified. Fr.
Luciano Odorico, reminded the confreres of the commitment to open a
presence in the Diocese of Alatau in 2009 and the need to be open to
cater to youth at risk.
Enjoyable and entertaining songs, dance items and
jokes by confreres
and aspirants then followed. Delicious ‘pizza’ and a host of
tasty
dishes filled the table. Basketball, volleyball, soccer and
tug-of-war
were then organized by Bro. Emil Vake and his team. It was a delight to
have Bishop Francesco Panfilo join in the games. The Bosco team
was
declared the final winners at the end of a very enjoyable afternoon.
“I have been struck by two aspects: one GC25: Return
to Don Bosco and
two: the Rome Letter of Don Bosco”, said Fr. Odorico as he addressed
the confreres at the Good Night. “It has been a day of joy and
trust,
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