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The Lasallian Family in Madang Province

“You are part of the miracle to touch hearts, train minds and transform lives in FAITH, SERVICE AND COMMUNITY”.

Dear Lasallians,

The Lasallian Family Gathering at Megiar Parish on Saturday the 1st of May, turned out to be a success. A special thanks to the Headmaster of Megiar Primary School and his Lasallian teachers. Amidst the work-load and other commitments, and through the challenges of COVID – 19, the Family here in Madang still made the effort to meet. It included teachers, youths and a special group of participants who were neither teachers nor youths. It was such a wonderful presentation, that we departed with a sense of satisfaction, relief and joy! We were brought to enlightenment that as Lasallians, our mission is to touch hearts, transform minds and making this place a much better place to live in. Moreover, as Lasallians, we are called to practice the higher virtues, which are the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. We are disciples of Christ, called by the Lord to use the gifts, the potentials, abilities and all God’s blessings that the Lord has blessed us with, to lovingly and compassionately serve others especially the least, the lost and the marginalized. To God be all the glory and praise, forever and ever, Amen! The facilitator, who is the Lasallian Coordinator of Madang Province, Scholar Hori, is a very inspirational woman of faith. She is a true ‘Lasallian’. She dwells at every moment in the heart of the Lasallian charisma. She brings the story of St. De La Salle alive. I call her a dream child of St. De La Salle. She is someone who is always radiant during her presentations; we have found so many insights and much wisdom in her speaking. But there is not enough time to get everything across at a meeting. We end, still be hungry for more. Thank You Father, Son and Holy Spirit for the life of St. John Baptist de La Salle, through the leading Lasallians.

We had six sessions that were executed immediately after Scholar’s introduction We were divided into six groups according to the topics based on the life of St. de La Salle. The topics covered were his Early Years, his Education and Philosophy, Pedagogy, Education in general, Formation of Teachers and his Life of Living with the Teachers. Each group was to read each part, and discuss simultaneously, then select a representative per group to present. The presentations were very interesting, full of great insights and were fully enjoyable. Scholar’s inspiring conclusion held us entranced.

Finally, but not the least, we Lasallians are called at every moment to pray, and continue praying, and to fast so that we enrich our spiritual being; just as our physical body needs food so does our spiritual being. May our eyes of faith see the need, and attend to it by God’s will. We must also continue reading the Word of God, by always asking the Holy Spirit to enlighten our understanding to understand and digest the Word of God. For with God, ‘Great Things Are Possible’.

As Jeremiah 33:3 says, “Call to me and I will answer you. I will show you great and marvellous things you know nothing about.” Moreover, 1 Corinthians 2: 9 says, “… what no one ever saw or heard, what no one ever thought could happen, is the very thing God will do for those who love Him.” Are we Lasallians heartily stepping out of our comfort zones for the lost, the least and the last?

May we always remember all our Lasallian leaders especially the Brothers, both internationally and in our country, the Sector Coordinator, Br. Thomas M Yapo FSC, our national president, Ms. Grace Wrakia and all the coordinators in the provinces of Papua New Guinea. May we also remember in our prayers all our fellow Lasallians, doing great work for the salvation of souls. May they be always filled with God’s grace, to continue their mission in seeking first the righteousness of God and His Kingdom, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Moreover, may we always remember that we are in the holy presence of God.

Live Jesus in Our Hearts Forever. Amen.

The Lasallian Family Gathering at Megiar Parish, Madang – Saturday 1May, 2021. Picture courtesy of Lasallian Allexishafen.

Megiar Family during our discussion, presentations and refreshment.

Picture courtesy of Larisha Nabes and Scholar Hori.

1st Madang Lasallian Youth Gathering. Saturday May 22nd on Pentecost Eve held at Tusbab Secondary School.

We were glad to have Bonita Amepou (in orange top) with us, whose grandfather was the First Papua New Guinean De La Salle Brother, the late Brother Peter Keaga.

Picture courtesy of Lee – Anne Namba and Zebedee Hezron Wahae. School, with Madang Lasallian Youth President, Trevor at the centre front.

Picture courtesy of Lee – Anne Namba

Rempi Youths and their teachers, with Scholar Hori in blue, on Saturday May 15th, Catholic (Lasallians) Teachers’ Day and the Feast Day of St. de La Salle. The Bible Procession Bearers at Holy Spirit Cathedral.

Picture courtesy of Lee – Anne Namba.

Allexishafen Lasallian educators in colour, taking up the Offertory Procession on May 15th, St. de La Salle’s Feast Day. Petra Bepi (seated fourth left in front) is the Lasallian Leader for Allexishafen Parish presenting a gift to the main celebrant Fr. Simon Dogowa, Pastoral Vicar. Bishop Anton Bal was present in witnessing this Feast Day.

Strengthening the Lasallian bonds in basic families. Nelson Tango and Barbra Tango and children in church...Lasallian teachers and their family from Rempi Primary School, North Coast Road, Madang. ‘Thank you for the 75th Jubilee Anniversary cake of St. de La Salle Brothers here in Papua New Guinea’. Picture courtesy of Lee – Anne Namba

Live Jesus in our hearts forever! AMEN

Picture courtesy of Lee – Anne Namba.