Our Lady of Nui Cui Pilgrimage – celebrating MSC 20 years in Vietnam
(By Communication Committee)
On the feast of the Annunciation of Mary, the MSC family in Vietnam commemorated 20 years of presence in Vietnam with a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Nui Cui as the process of preparation for the 20th anniversary. There were around 90 of us as MSC family: MSC brothers, sisters, OLSH, lays, friends, benefactors, brothers’ parents, students, … We really felt an atmosphere of gratitude, true family, unity, joy, and confidence together. We gave thanks to Our Mother for the graces and accompaniment the MSC family received in the last 20 years.
The journey from Sai Gon to Dong Nai province took almost 2 hours by bus, but it was a joyful and grateful experience. Upon arrival at Our Lady of Nui Cui, we offered songs and prayers to Mary, followed by a mass. In his homily, Father Minh reminded us of the blessings the MSC family received through the intercession of Mother Mary during the last years. He also invited us to live in gratitude, joy, and to imitate Mother Mary by saying “yes” to the plans that God has for us. During the mass, the MSC sisters also celebrated their 123rd foundation anniversary. It was a miraculous blessing for the MSC family, especially for the MSC sisters. We are supposed to start the Chevalier Year on March 15th, but we combine in this Pilgrimage with all the presence of MSC family in Vietnam.
After the mass, we had a warm lunch together prepared by the friends of our friends.
On the way back to Saigon, we visited the tomb of Father Joseph Thanh, OP who was murdered while listening to confession. They prayed for his soul and asked for his intercession for their physical and spiritual journey. The pilgrimage ended joyfully, with hearts full of happiness and grace.
This was an amazing gathering as our preparation for the big event. May Our Mother of Sacred Heart continue to look upon all of us, esp. young Vietnam MSC community, so that we are always united in joy, love and confidence, esp. at those moments of challenges and difficulties.
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be loved everywhere!
