travelled from Australia. As Lay Partners of the De La Salle Brothers, who now share in the “PNG Story”, we are thankful to these pioneer Brothers and the many others who came and served in PNG. As we join with the Brothers, the Alumni, friends and family in celebrating this diamond jubilee, lest we forget those who have passed on from this life and are now with God in heaven.
Message of Ms. Grace Wrakia National Coordinator Lasallian Family Dear Lasallians, Greetings to you as we approach the end of term 2 2021. May the Spirit of God inspire our hearts and minds to persevere with love and hope in our homes, schools and work places. May we always remember to put God before all things - tiredness, stress, needs, decisions, sickness and toils. May we go on, not with our own strength but be led by God’s Spirit. Amen On the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis called Catholics throughout the world to increase our love for this great saint, to encourage us to implore his intercession and to imitate his virtues and his zeal. De La Salle foreshadowed the declaration of St. Joseph as Universal Patron when he entrusted the visionary Christian Schools movement to his patronage. So we pray for the intercession of St. Joseph for all our successes and tribulations we have experiences in the last 6 months. I hope you received the first Newsletter of the year, sent out in March and now this Mambu Issue 1. It is the National Office’s strongest intention that we are all stay informed and connected with the Office and with one another. It was 75 years ago when Brothers Patrick Howard, Celsius Maguire, Lucian Thorpe and Anthony Broderick arrived at Bomana having 3
The Lasallian Reflection # 6 2020-2021 reminds us of the miracle in Matthew 14.13-21, where Jesus feeds five thousand people with five loaves of bread and two fish. How can you replicate and share the love and blessings God has given you to others? How have the De La Salle Brothers and the Lasallian Mission been a sign of hope in your faith and professional journey? Will you be part of this miracle in 2021? Featured in this issue, you will find special articles and photos reminiscing about the founding years of the Australian Brothers in PNG. We hear also stories from Aitape, Madang, Wewak and NCD. A special story is from AROB by Janet Wau, and many photos of events and gatherings happening all over our beautiful country. Rose Polume, the chairlady of the Lasallian Women of Hope gives us a special insight into the preparation of the first-ever women’s gathering in September, and finally Br. Simon shares his rich insight into the Brothers’ vocation. Many thanks to Lasallians who have contributed articles for this issue. Perhaps in the next issue, we will hear from other areas who were not been le to be featured in this issue. Thank you to you all, to the ACs, the Youth Ministry, the Brothers and the Lasallian Alumni Association for sharing in the 75 Years PNG Lasallian Story. We have reasons to celebrate, to be happy, and most importantly to be thankful. Let’s continue to pray and take care of our health and that of our family, students, colleagues etc. Live Jesus in our hearts. Forever. Amen MAMBU MAGAZINE
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