His
Excellency Archbishop Pierbattista
Pizzaballa was the one to ordain 17 of us (13 Salesians & 4
Missionaries of Africa) as deacons. It is truly a blessing for us the Holy
Eucharist for the Diaconal Ordination took place at Gethasamane, Jerusalem in
the Church of All Nations on the 11th June 2017, Tuesday morning 10.
00 am.
We place on
record all the Superiors & communities of the Salesians of Don Bosco &
the Missionaries of Africa for accepting us and giving us this grace to be
ordained. Thanks to all our formators from the time we entered the congregation
received our first profession till our perpetual profession and in a special
way to the formators, confessors & spiritual directors here in Israel for
their guidance and support spiritually as well as the formation in the
community. Also to Studium Theologicum Salesianum (STS),
all priests, religious and lay teachers and professors who have contributed
toward our study and intellectual formation. We also remember our parents,
relatives, family and friends for their love, for their support and their encouragement &
blessings.
Our special thanks to our Choir, the Fillipino community of Good
Shepherd, for their melodious singing. For your commitment, spirit of
sacrifice, devotion, but above all their love for us brothers. Everyone who is
present with us has played an important role in our journey toward this stage
in our formation. You have been a source of strength to us through your prayer,
sacrifice, and support (both spiritual and material). We pray that the Lord
continue to bless all of you. Our encounters and experiences with you are the
gifts from which we learn and grow in our lives. May our friendship be
strengthened by the supernatural bond of grace.
Pray for us & Bless us
As we do the same to you all
God Bless You
