austraLasia #2718 Telling the story: a little reminder from HK
Hong Kong: 21 September 2010 -- From Hong Kong comes a reminder,
especially prominent in evangelisation in Asia, but equally valid in
the light of the 2010 and now the 2011 Strenna, of the importance of
sharing our stories. On this occasion a sharing session on priestly and
religious vocations organised for Salesian youth and students. Four
members of the Salesian Family were invited on stage at Tang King Po
School to share how they had responded to their vocation from God. God
has used different incidents to attract them to become his servants.
They told us about their work among young people and how they served in
Don Bosco’s ministry.
Sister Chan Lai Ching never thought of following
Christ as she was only interested in arts and enjoying life. When she
felt the call of God in her heart, she refused to become a religious
sister at first. But God changed her gradually and eventually she
became a Daughter of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sister).
Brother Dominic Wong encouraged his audience never
to abandon their dreams. When he was still a little boy, he came to
Hong Kong as a refugee with his younger brother and sister. Fortunately
they met a Jesuit priest who took care of them and sent them to study
in the Salesian School, Shaukeiwan. He was then attracted to Salesian
life and joined the aspirantate. Afterwards, he became a Salesian
Brother and worked in Salesian schools for a number of years. Later he
was sent to study in the USA and subsequently obtained very good
results. After his return from the States, he served as the Principal
of Aberdeen Technical School, and later of Salesian Technical School in
Taiwan.
Fr Francis Hung shared with us the story of a boy in
Escola D. Luis Versiglia. He was expelled by other schools, but
accepted in this Salesian School. On the first day of school, the boy
disappeared. They finally found him hiding under a table and refused to
come out. As it was activity time, Fr Hung asked him if he would like
to go to swim with the others. The boy willingly came out. He gradually
became so fond of the school that he preferred to stay in school while
the other boarders returned home during holidays. Fr. Hung re-iterated
the saying of Don Bosco, “Like the things that young people like.”
Finally, Fr Andrew Fung, our Vice-Provincial,
reminded us that working with youth enables us to see God's footprint.
In responding to God's call, an ability to listen to God’s words was
essential. There were too many temptations in the world which could
overwhelm the hearts of our young people. Fr Fung encouraged them to
pray fervently, so that they would not miss the chance of following
their vocation. He also urged the young people present in the session
to open their hearts to God and be ready for God’s invitation. _________________ AustraLasia is an
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