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.