Salesian Magazine - Winter/Spring 2021 Issue

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Salesian Snapshots ... a scrapbook of stories from around the Salesian world

Villagers proudly display the healthy fruits of their labor!

EAST TIMOR: Blessings from a Salesian garden The bustling Salesian presence in Los Palos consists of a parish, prenovitiate, orphanage, and a busy oratory. Since the beginning of the pandemic the Salesians have decided to use every possible square meter of land available for agriculture. The harvests are so abundant that, in addition to meeting the needs of the children and their families, the remainder is being sold at the local market. The Salesian community believes that “it's very important that our young people, some of whom will one day be Salesians, learn that patience, hard work and daily commitment will, in every sense, truly bear fruit.” To learn more, visit: SalesianMissions.org/east-timor SALESIAN 17


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