austraLasia #2113

Cambodian Diocesan Missions Festival hosted at DB Phnom Penh

PHNOM PENH: 30th March 2008 -- Sunday 30th March 2008 was no ordinary Sunday for Catholic communities in the diocese of Phnom Penh.  3,800 pilgrims travelled to Don Bosco, venue for the Diocesan Mission Festival on the theme 'Telling the Story of Jesus in our Lives".  It was a day of celebration, exposition, witnessing, singing, dancing and drama to explain the significance of the theme.
    Bishop Emile Destombes, bishop of Phnom Penh, was among his priests, brothers, sisters and lay faithful.  The Bishop presided at the two hour liturgy with enthusiastic participation of the faithful, and four witnessing stories from the newly baptised Catholics on how the Sacrament of Baptism has transformed their lives.  Not even the 10 minute brown-out disturbed the liturgy with its interpretative animating dances.
    Once again Don Bosco PP experienced the oratorian spirit where young people were the active participants in all activities: games, music and drama.  It was in a very real way a 'return to Don Bosco'.
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Title: australasia 2113
Subject and key words: EAO Provinces THA Cambodia, Mission Festival
Date (year): 2008
ID: 2000-2099|2113