INDONESIA: Perpetual vows.

On August 14, 2021, three Indonesian Brothers made their perpetual vows: Grasiano Mbaling (Ruteng Diocese), Oskar Anto (Ruteng Diocese), and Ambrosisus Atok (Atambua Diocese). The theme was: “Because You Have Grace Before God” (Luke, 1:30). The Eucharistic Celebration began at 17:00 pm, at the community of Liliba, Kupang. It was presided over by the parish priest of St. Joseph the worker, Penfui, and 3 concelebrant religious priests.

Due to the restrictions for covid-19, their parents, some nuns and closest neighbors were present at the celebration. Others took part in the celebration via live streaming. Brother Aurelio Arreba, as delegate of the Indonesia-Timor Leste, accepted their vows in the name of the Superior General.

The speeches were followed by a gathering together in a family atmosphere. We pray to God these three Brothers will always be with Him and remain faithful to the vows they have made to the end.

ASIAN CLUSTER: New groups of formees

 

New groups of formees that started their formation process this month of August: 

Philippines 2 aspirants.

India 26 aspirants.

Indonesia 18 candidates.

Timor Leste 8 candidates.

BRASIL: Agosto mês vocacional

Na caminhada da Igreja do Brasil temos três meses que são especiais no segundo semestre de cada ano. Agosto mês vocacional; setembro mês da Bíblia e outubro o mês missionário. Três meses que nos trazem presente três grandes temas para o aprofundamento e vivência: a vocação, a Palavra e o ser missionários.

Acabamos de vivenciar o mês vocacional onde no primeiro domingo foi lembrada a vocação sacerdotal, no segundo o dia dos Pais e a vocação da família, no terceiro os religiosos e no quarto a vocação leiga, os vários serviços dos cristãos que acontecem dentro e fora da Igreja. Este ano como tivemos cinco domingos no último foi dado um destaque especial para a vocação do catequista.

Nos nossos centros educativos, acompanhando a caminhada da Igreja no Brasil, são realizadas reflexões vocacionais mais profundas acompanhando a caminhada da Igreja e celebrando juntos a cada final de semana uma vocação específica. Reflexões, encontros, atividades, celebrações aconteceram em nossos centros e nos finais de semana celebramos cada vocação específica junto as comunidades paroquias.

Que o Senhor da messe continue chamando e que as respostas sejam generosas a exemplo de Maria e do Ir. Gabriel que sem duvidar colocaram suas vidas a serviço. Seguindo a própria vocação e realizando a nossa missão é que descobrimos o segredo de viver bem e felizes.

BURKINA: Bilan moral de la session des aspirants 2021

 27 juillet s’est tenue à Saaba, au sein de l’établissement Gabriel TABORIN la session annuelle des juvénistes des Frères de la Sainte Famille. Elle a connu la participation de quatre-vingt-neuf  juvénistes dont trois pré-postulants.

 

Le thème général était : "Dieu t’appelle à lui consacrer ta vie en tant que Frère de la Sainte Famille". D'autres sous-thèmes ont également été abordés: l'appel de Dieu et la réponse de l'homme ; la grandeur de la vie consacrée ; les Frères de la Sainte Famille.

 

La rencontre était accompagnée des Frères Marcel ZOUBGA, Etienne SAMANDE, Pascal RAYAISSE et Emmanuel ZONGO.

NEW NOVICES AND BROTHERS - INDONESIA

 Admission to novitiate and First Profession.

On July 2, 2021, the Nita-Maumere community held an annual retreat. After completing of the week, the twelve postulants were accepted as novices. They received the traditional habit of the Institute as a sign of starting their novitiate.

On July 10, 2021, the twelve novices made their First Vows, with the theme “Rise and go” (Luke 17:19). Eight of the new Brothers come from Indonesia and four from Timor Leste. Unlike usual, the celebration of the vows was done this time without the presence of parents or family members, because they are still following the health protocol due to Covid-19.

 

This celebration was also to give thanks for the presence of the Institute of the Brothers of the Holy Family in Indonesia in the 10th anniversary. The eucharistic celebration was presided over by the bishop of Maumere, Mgr. Edwaldus Martinus Sedu, and also attended by several priests and sisters.

CANDIDATES FAMILY VISITS - THE PHILIPPINES

Visit to the family of the candidates is one of the important things in vocation promotion. It helps us to know the family background, the ambience of faith in family, the situation of the family and the interest of the family in supporting the vocation of the candidate. We should never forget that the family is the primary agent in producing the vocations to the Church.

In respect to the important ideas mentioned above, Bro. Bosco did the visit to some families of the candidates before and after the vocation camp. Though it has some hard roads to travel and unknown places to see, it really enriches us well to know the background of the candidate in order to form him well so he be a fruitful religious in the future.

FETE DE LA PROVINCE DE SAINTE ANNE

Le 26 juillet, la province de Sainte-Anne a célébré sa fête patronale. Comme chaque année, la fête est accompagnée de diverses célébrations relatives à la vie des Frères. A cette occasion, ont été célébrés la première profession des Frères Gaston Ouédraogo, Armel Yaméogo et Ambroise Bakuta Kawaka; la profession perpétuelle des Frères Eloi Nana, Pascal Wend-Paul Ouédraogo et Marcel Bamouni ; le jubilé d'argent des Frères Eugène Tougma, Paul Sawadoogo et Casimir Ouare et le jubilé d'or du Frère Jéròme Komi.

La cérémonie a été présidée par Mgr Justin Kientega, évêque de Ouahigouya, accompagné de Mgr Pierre Claver Malgo, (frère du Frère Athanase) et d'un autre évêque. Le Frère Julien Zoungrana, Provincial, a reçu les vœux au nom du Frère Animateur Général. Félicitations à ces Frères et à tous les Frères de la Province.