Frater Hung Pham, SCJ, will profess his final vows Monday evening during the first Mass of the assembly. He is pictured above during his vow renewal last year.
“This particular moment in my journey makes me realize how blessed I am to be a Dehonian, as I am called to be a prophet of love and to share this message with the people whom I serve,” wrote Fra. Hung in the May issue of As a Rule. “I am called to oblate/offer my life, body, and soul to God and people daily, not only in joy but also in sorrow. Oblation helps me respond to the love of God and be able to serve our brothers and sisters. Reparation aids me in preparing myself with the Spirit of the Sacred Heart, enabling me to perform the ministry that Jesus has entrusted to me in His work of redemption. Our charism, history, and spirituality help me to realize that I need to step out of my comfort zone by going to the people and onto the streets of the world in service of the Gospel (Rule No. 82).
“My perpetual vows do not signify an ending; rather, they represent a continuous love for God and service to His people. I need to perpetually bring God’s love to others and to step out of the sacristy to serve His people.”Click here to read the rest of Fra. Hung’s reflection, as well as that of his final vows director, Br. Ray Kozuch, SCJ.
