THAILAND - After two years of lockdown and online classes, La Salle schools in Thailand celebrate the Loy Krathong Festival. Loy Krathong Festival, also known as Thailand's Festival of Lights, is one of Thailand's largest annual traditional Siamese festivals, celebrated to pay respect to and thank the Goddess of Water (called Pra Mae Khongkha) for a year's worth of her abundant supply, request an apology for polluting the waters, and pay respects to the Buddha.

“The vocation of the Brother is part of the answer God gives to the absence of Brotherhood which is wounding our world.”

In our first meeting in April, Br. Bob Schaefer FSC, then Coordinator of the Secretariat for Formation, shared this insight from the document, “Identity and Mission of the Religious Brother in the Church”. These words provided inspiration and context for Young Brothers all over the world to join the Lasallian Family in prayer and discernment as the Institute prepared for the 46th General Chapter.

PHILIPPINES - On 8 December, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Mr. Mike & Mrs. Chary José received the Indivisa Manent Award at the Brothers’ Community chapel in De La Salle University - Manila. “Indivisa Manent” is the Latin phrase found in the family crest of St. John Baptist de la Salle which best translates into English as “Forever United”.

PHILIPPINES - De La Salle University opens its doors to the faithful with the Consecration of Santuario de La Salle last November 21 at its Laguna Campus in the City of Biñan.

Conceptualized in 2011, constructed during the tercentenary celebration of the death of St. John Baptist de La Salle in 2019, and consecrated this year, the sanctuary serves as a repository of the Founder’s relic and opens its doors as a pilgrimage site for educators.

THAILAND - The three postulants of the De La Salle Brothers in LEAD, Lemuel Asunción, Jose Ruben Garcia, and Zennel Sy, went to the Sector of Thailand for a month-long exposure program. Each of them wrote a reflection article which are found on the succeeding pages.

HONG KONG - Volunteers from the Lasallian Youth Movement, joined by Br Jude and Mr Peter Leung, contributed to the Food Angel community service in the morning of their holiday on 4 November 2022.

The volunteers prepared food and almost 2,000 lunch boxes for the underprivileged communities in Hong Kong. They have put the Lasallian Spirit of Faith, Service and Community into action. (La Salle College Official Facebook Page)

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THAILAND - After two years of hybrid and online classes in which students were not allowed to gather and enjoy school events, La Salle Chotiravi Nakhon Sawan recently launched the Lasallian Games 2022. In its 47th year, the school properly prepared this event to boost the spirit of the Lasallian community in Nakhon Sawan, particularly the students. The event began with opening remarks from Br. Joe Klong FSC, Sector Head of De La Salle Thailand. Following the motivational speech, the students displayed their talents and colorful attire.

PHILIPPINES - The Young Brothers in the Philippines gathered over the past two days to pray about our experiences, share about our vocation journey, and celebrate community life.