austraLasia

?

Shortcut

PrevPrev Article

NextNext Article

Larger Font Smaller Font Up Down Go comment Print Attachment

20191016_GIA.jpg


By Prenovice Lorenzo Ruiz Hasegawa


Tokyo, Japan, 16 October 2019 -- The Assembly of the Salesian Family was held at the Salesian Formation house, Chofu, Tokyo on 14 October 2019. This assembly was set for the occasion of the visit of the Mother Superior of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, Mother Yvonne Reungoat, FMA in Japan. More than 200 participants of 5 Groups of the Salesian Family — the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), Caritas Sisters of Jesus (SCG), Association of the Salesian Cooperators (ASC), ADMA as well other related groups - Don Bosco Kikin (DBK; Don Bosco Fund Raising Foundation), VIDES Japan (FMA Volunteer movement), and the Hamamatsu Parish faithful who offer educational assistance to the children of migrants—were well represented by the attendance of the members of each group.


The assembly started with the celebration of the Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Jacob Hamaguchi, SDB, the Salesian Provincial. In his homily, Fr. Hamaguchi emphasized the importance of finding joy through serving young people who are in need of help. This joy is the force that sustains the zeal and commitment to the mission of the entire Salesian Family.


“And if anyone gives to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward (cf. Mt.10:42).” This divine command lays out the missionary activities of the Church to take care of the people who are poor and marginalized. As the Church continues journeying, its members are called to be the tangible sign of salvation. By proclaiming the Gospel, Jesus unites people who obey his command in good faith. Each is called to preach salvation and reign of the Kingdom of God through the grace and inspiration that comes from the Holy Spirit. The Salesian missionary activities are manifestations of the graces bestowed to the members of the Salesian Family to carry out the deeds of Christ to the young people in need. This Salesian identity claimed by each of the members becomes deeds of witnessing Christ.


After the celebration of the Holy Mass, reports were sharedon the activities of each group, along with an inspirational talk by FMA Mother General. Sister Yvonne, who expressed her feelings of joy at the various activities of the members of the Salesian Family in Japan helping young people in need of help in realization of the Salesian mission. Mother Yvonne herself was a missionary in Africa. Her stories of her own missionary experiences enlightened the people about the Salesian missionary activities around the world.


Fellowship followed after the talk of Mother Yvonne. The SF encounter happen during the animation visit of FMA Superior General in Japan(Oct 6-16, 2019).



20191016_GIA1.jpg


20191016_GIA2.jpg


20191016_GIA3.jpg



Attach

Drag and drop your files here, or Click attach files button.

Maximum File Size : 0MB (Allowed extentsions : *.*)

0 file(s) attached ( / )

  1. 5229(I)_A Day of Gratitude to the Medical Services of Zatti Clinic

    By FIN SC Makati City, the Philippines, 11 October 2019 -- In commemoration of Bl. Artemide Zatti’s birthday on 12 October, a thanksgiving celebration was held at Zatti Clinic on 11 October 2019. It was in appreciation of the medical servic...
    Date2019.10.17 CategoryFIN Reply0 Views1717 file
    Read More
  2. 5228(V)_Salesian obedience in Timor Leste

    By TLS SC Dili, Timor Leste, 16 October 2019 -- There are not many Salesians of Don Bosco who are specialized in the theology of consecrated life. The late Fr Anton Tran Duc Dao (VIE province, died in 2014) was probably the only Salesian Ph...
    Date2019.10.16 CategoryTLS Reply1 Views558 file
    Read More
  3. 5228(IV)_Gathered together to enliven the Salesian spirit in Japan

    By Prenovice Lorenzo Ruiz Hasegawa Tokyo, Japan, 16 October 2019 -- The Assembly of the Salesian Family was held at the Salesian Formation house, Chofu, Tokyo on 14 October 2019. This assembly was set for the occasion of the visit of the Mo...
    Date2019.10.16 CategoryGIA Reply0 Views1757 file
    Read More
  4. 5228(III)_Don Bosco Self-Support Center Extension

    By Bro. Philippe Yoon, SDB Seoul, Korea, 14 October 2019 -- A blessing ceremony of a newly extended building and remodeling of interior of existing rooms was conducted on 14 October 2019. The Don Bosco Self-Support Center (aka SDB SSC) has ...
    Date2019.10.16 CategoryKOR Reply0 Views449 file
    Read More
  5. 5228(II)_EAO Past Pupils of Mary Help of Christians come together

    The 2nd Asian Congress of the FMA Past Pupil By Ms Sabaw Jaawn lu Myanmar - President of the MHC Past Pupils Sampran, Thailand, 14 October 2019 -- The 2nd Asian Congress of the FMA Past Pupils opened on 9 October in Sam Phram, with the pres...
    Date2019.10.16 CategoryEXDB Reply0 Views455 file
    Read More
  6. 5228(I)_"The Family Saved and Saves"

    Salesian Family Recollection 2019, FIN By FIN SC Makati, Manila, Philippines, 12 October 2019 -- The Salesian Family Recollection Day was held last 12 October 2019 at the Joy Center of the Don Bosco Technical Institute Makati. The recollect...
    Date2019.10.16 CategoryFIN Reply0 Views928 file
    Read More
  7. 5227_The Salesian Family in Japan prepares for Pope Francis' visit

    By SC Office GIA Tokyo, Japan, 15 October 2019 -- Pope Francis will visit Thailand (20-23 Nov) and Japan (23 -26 Nov). In both countries the Catholics are a tiny minority (0.3% of the whole population in Thailand and even less in Japan). Fo...
    Date2019.10.15 CategoryGIA Reply0 Views345 file
    Read More
  8. 5226_Valdocco - Project Casa Don Bosco

    By Bro. Giampietro Pettenon, SDB Missioni Don Bosco Turin, Italy, 14 October 2019 -- Following the mandate of the General Chapter 27, to make the Don Bosco holy places more available for the numerous pilgrims, also the heart of the Valdocco...
    Date2019.10.14 CategoryWorld Reply0 Views568 file
    Read More
  9. 5225_Prenovices and healthy religious life - Los Palos

    By Fr. Thomas Carvalho, SDB Los Palos, Timor Leste, 13 October 2019 -- The most eastern community of Timor Leste - Los Palos (Oratory, Youth Center, Orphanage, Parish and Prenovitiate) is also this year accompanying another 20 prenovices on...
    Date2019.10.13 CategoryTLS Reply0 Views371 file
    Read More
  10. 5224(II)_Wonderful model: beginning the Don Bosco Alumni Association

    By MB Boloroo Secretary of the DB Alumni Center, Ulanbaatar Ulanbaatar, Mongolia, 11 October 2019 -- Thanks to the recent movement over the last two years, we are able to share our simple presentation of how we began our Ulanbaatar DBISTC (...
    Date2019.10.11 CategoryEXDB Reply0 Views464 file
    Read More
List
Board Pagination Prev 1 ... 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 ... 495 Next
/ 495