austraLasia #3218
Hong Kong - 4 May 2013 -- The Lord said: “Do you remember me when you choose?” That is not a verse from the Holy Scripture, but the theme of Vocation Day 2013 in the China Province. The annual event was successfully held on 4th May, 2013 in the Salesian House of Studies, Hong Kong. It is already a tradition in the China Province that the Vocation Day is to be held on the Saturday before the Feast of St. Dominic Savio. This year, there were altogether 70 young people who participated in the event.
Following the theme of the Vocation Day, participants were guided to reflect if they seek for God’s guidance when they make decisions. Life decisions cannot be made lightly, otherwise we may walk astray. Participants were asked to imagine themselves as the spiritual guide for a typical young person, advising that youth about making important life decisions. This simulation session made the participants pause and think wisely for themselves.
The Holy Mass was celebrated by Fr. Fedrigotti, the Provincial, together with 9 other Salesians. During the homily, Fr. Andrew Fung, the Vice Provincial, shared three tips of listening to God’s will in the search of vocation:
(1) Be nearer to Jesus in His Word and the Eucharist;
(2) Be a volunteer; for we hear God’s voice in the service of others;
(3) Have a spiritual guide.
Another significant part of that day’s activity was the football league. The Savio Cup was won by the Aberdeen Technical School.
The Vocation Day held in the Salesian House of Studies was an event that started off the province’s work of vocation promotion. In the days to come, the other local communities will celebrate their own vocation week, where various activities will be organized to foster a vocation culture in the communities.
“Do you remember me when you choose?”
Hong Kong - 4 May 2013 -- The Lord said: “Do you remember me when you choose?” That is not a verse from the Holy Scripture, but the theme of Vocation Day 2013 in the China Province. The annual event was successfully held on 4th May, 2013 in the Salesian House of Studies, Hong Kong. It is already a tradition in the China Province that the Vocation Day is to be held on the Saturday before the Feast of St. Dominic Savio. This year, there were altogether 70 young people who participated in the event.
Following the theme of the Vocation Day, participants were guided to reflect if they seek for God’s guidance when they make decisions. Life decisions cannot be made lightly, otherwise we may walk astray. Participants were asked to imagine themselves as the spiritual guide for a typical young person, advising that youth about making important life decisions. This simulation session made the participants pause and think wisely for themselves.
The Holy Mass was celebrated by Fr. Fedrigotti, the Provincial, together with 9 other Salesians. During the homily, Fr. Andrew Fung, the Vice Provincial, shared three tips of listening to God’s will in the search of vocation:
(1) Be nearer to Jesus in His Word and the Eucharist;
(2) Be a volunteer; for we hear God’s voice in the service of others;
(3) Have a spiritual guide.
Another significant part of that day’s activity was the football league. The Savio Cup was won by the Aberdeen Technical School.
The Vocation Day held in the Salesian House of Studies was an event that started off the province’s work of vocation promotion. In the days to come, the other local communities will celebrate their own vocation week, where various activities will be organized to foster a vocation culture in the communities.
