4739(III)_A virtuous chain from Cambodia to Venezuela

Cambodia testimony wakes up one Salesian Brother of Venezuela

By Our Own Correspondent

EAO, 27 May 2018 -- Since last January the animation materials for the Salesian Mission Day 2018, with the theme 'Whispering the Gospel' in Asia - context of the Vocation Training Center and Technical schools, are available in the digital form all around the world in six languages: Italian, Spanish, English, Portuguese, French and Polish. [NB Unfortunately not yet all EAO provinces received them in paper copy]

Due to the VTC background, the 2018 Salesian Mission Day (SMD) highlighted the Salesian Brothers as 'Missionaries in short sleeves' present in the workshops or classes amidst the working youth. The animation booklet reports story and interview with 3 EAO Salesian missionary Brothers - Br. Andrew Phuong (Mongolia), Br. Louis Parolin (Philippines) and Br. Roberto Panetto (Cambodia).

Just few days ago Fr. Guillermo Basañes, the General Councilor for the Missions shared on May 24 the following communication: "What we have sown with patience and tears, now brings some fruits! - one Salesian Brother asked me if he could become a Salesian missionary. And he confessed to be inspired by the article in the SMD 2018 (page 32) and told me: "I would like to become expert in 'whispering the Gospel' among the young people!"

Br. Jeferson Gonzalez (VEN province) shares: ‘I was excited to read the amazing article about three Salesian Brothers who dedicate their lfe to the initial proclamation. I was always asking myself if I could become as Salesian Brother a missionary ad gentes. And Lord gave me an incredible answer through the ‘SMD 2018’ animation booklet, exactly on page 32! There is no doubt. In this way is accomplished Article 16 of our Constitutions: ‘... this is a witness that enkindles in the young the desire to get to know and to follow the Salesian vocation.’

It's a good encouragement for our EAO missionary Brothers featured in this SMD 2018 animation booklet. One of the three EAO Brothers reflects: "Thanks to the Holy Spirit making miracles. I hope will be a good Salesian missionary... Let us give thanks to the good Lord... Let him come to Cambodia...!" And his Delegate Superior adds: "Thank for sharing such good news to us in Cambodia. Praise God and honor to Mamma Mary for such great gift to the Church Mission toward the end of her feast."

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