25 Years of Witnessing to the Word in Thailand 247 Cuong’s article in the book discusses discipleship in the context of ecological degradation, injustice, and poverty today. Cuong explicates on the various ways that the task of proclaiming the Gospel needs to take place in order to address these concerns. His essay especially focuses on various channels of communication that need to be employed more actively, such as preaching, education, and witnessing actions. One of the key takeaways of Cuong’s chapter is that promoting ecological flourishing on behalf of the vulnerable and marginalized need to be an essential part of the identity of Christian discipleship today. Fr Thien contributed photographs showcasing the beauty of the natural world. And Fr Hung contributed photographs from his current assignment in the Tiwi Islands, north of Darwin. “In my photos, you can see the beautiful landscapes, and how people and nature work together,” Fr Hung said. “However, these are also images of the dry trees, reminding us of the challenges our planet faces. Each picture tells a story about how we need to take care of our planet. My photos remind us to respect and admire the special beauty of the Tiwi Islands’ nature.” In addition to the contributions by SVDs from the Australia Province, there were also contributions in the form of chapters or photos from SVDs working in other provinces: Fr Joseph Do Nguyen Vu (Vietnam), Peter Hoang Van Loan (Vietnam),
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