DB Xuan Hiep, Thu Duc, Vietnam 31 July 2022 -- On July 30, 2022, at Don Bosco Xuan Hiep community, Thu Duc, Don Bosco Vietnam Salesian Province joyfully gathered to celebrate Provincial Community Day. In the spirit of the Constitutions, once a year, members in all parts of the country have the opportunity to give thanks to God together, to appreciate each other and to share the joys and sorrows of the hard years for the mission serving young people in various works. Participating in this day includes all Vietnamese Salesian members, missionary Salesians present in Vietnam and Novices, Pre-Novices. At 8:30 a.m, the Thanksgiving Mass began in a warm and sacred atmosphere with an entrance song that conveyed the meaning of the beauty of Consecrated life. The Mass was celebrated by Father Barnabas Le An Phong. In his homily, Father Provincial hoped that each Salesian would become a true shepherd, having a good influence on the sheep they meet in life. To illustrate his idea, the Provincial gave two pastoral examples that had a decisive influence on the life of Don Bosco, namely Father Calosso and Father Cafasso. After Communion, Fr Barnabas handed over the Letter of Obedience to the members.
Then the atmosphere warms up with football matches between the teams of the formation houses. The "Family Love" day continued to be extended with a warm and cozy fraternal meal, accompanied by interesting and fun musical performances performed by fathers and brothers. The last part of the day was a meeting program in the hall of the Theological Academy. In this section, the young members have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the Salesians of previous generations to know them better.