29th August (Friday) - PETER KIM was already far advanced in his theological studies when he decided to leave for goo
d the diocesan seminary in Korea. He said he wanted to explore the world outside. So he went to the Philippines to start his new life.
However, in the Philippines he continued to attend Mass everyday. Then one day, by chance he found a brochure about the SVDs of Christ the King seminary (Manila). The brochure attracted him. He also met a Korean religious sister who was very good to him. The Sister advised Peter to consider returning to the seminary. She informed him that he could continue his theology studies in Korea for there’s also an SVD seminary there. (Photo above, Peter & Dom F).
So in 1996 Peter returned to Korea to enter the SVD. Upon his return home, however, he met a serious car accident. He suffered a dislocation of his neck, pelvis, and internal organs. He was hospitalized for nine months. But he was allowed to make his postulancy program in the hospital. The following year, 1997, he made his novitiate in the SVD house followed by his first vows in 1998. Later he was assigned to continue his theology at DMC, Melbourne. Then he made his OTP in PNG in 2000-2001, after which he came back to YTU to earn a diploma on pastoral ministry.
His first missionary assignment (2002) was to PNG. He’s still there, now on his 6th year at the parish of Pumakos, Wabag Diocese. Though deprived of many luxuries and convenien
ces of life, he’s very happy in his ministry and never regretted it.
In his spare time, he reads spiritual books. During his short stay with us at DMC, he bought a stack of books worth $230, e.g. various homily books and other spiritual books. He says he faithfully does his daily meditation and also does spiritual reading everyday. (Photo above right, Peter with the books he purchased).
d the diocesan seminary in Korea. He said he wanted to explore the world outside. So he went to the Philippines to start his new life.However, in the Philippines he continued to attend Mass everyday. Then one day, by chance he found a brochure about the SVDs of Christ the King seminary (Manila). The brochure attracted him. He also met a Korean religious sister who was very good to him. The Sister advised Peter to consider returning to the seminary. She informed him that he could continue his theology studies in Korea for there’s also an SVD seminary there. (Photo above, Peter & Dom F).
So in 1996 Peter returned to Korea to enter the SVD. Upon his return home, however, he met a serious car accident. He suffered a dislocation of his neck, pelvis, and internal organs. He was hospitalized for nine months. But he was allowed to make his postulancy program in the hospital. The following year, 1997, he made his novitiate in the SVD house followed by his first vows in 1998. Later he was assigned to continue his theology at DMC, Melbourne. Then he made his OTP in PNG in 2000-2001, after which he came back to YTU to earn a diploma on pastoral ministry.
His first missionary assignment (2002) was to PNG. He’s still there, now on his 6th year at the parish of Pumakos, Wabag Diocese. Though deprived of many luxuries and convenien
ces of life, he’s very happy in his ministry and never regretted it.In his spare time, he reads spiritual books. During his short stay with us at DMC, he bought a stack of books worth $230, e.g. various homily books and other spiritual books. He says he faithfully does his daily meditation and also does spiritual reading everyday. (Photo above right, Peter with the books he purchased).
Peter's WORDS OF ADVICE to those in formation:
1. Be what you are: a good student, missionary brother or priest.
2. Remember that you are a spiritual leader, not a politician or social worker. People are hungry for spiritual food; so prepare good homilies or sermons.
3. Observe internal discipline, i.e. live an orderly life. People assume that a priest or religious is another Christ. So be like Him! ~
Bosco & Peter
