As a General Councillor of the Society of Mary and link person to the General Administration Fr. Ben visited the District of Asia in June 2018. He first came to Davao on 8-13 June 2018. He met every Marist and visited all the ministries that we do in Davao and Digos. He also enjoyed his time with our seminarians who are training to be future Marists.
After his time in Davao, he went to Ranong to meet the other members of the District. Again, he had personal time with them and visited the Centre for Ministries of Marist Asia Foundation. MAF provides education for Burmese refugees as well as cares for people who are affected with HIV-AIDS.
While in Ranong, he also attended the meeting of the leaders of the Marist Asia Pacific.
His presence with us bring life, joy, encouragement and hope. He listened to our stories, met lay people that we are working with and participated in our prayer, meals and even recreation and bonding. He also challenged us to deepen our contemplative life, work for vocations, to stay united and radiate joy to others in our ministries.
This is Fr. Ben’s first visit to the District after being elected as General Councillor in September 2017.
Thank you Fr. Ben and see you again! Blessings!
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