Michal Vojtáš – Salesian Pedagogy after Don Bosco: From the first generation up to the Synod on Young People (1888–2018)

The research published in this volume studies the pedagogical formulations of successive Salesian generations and, in terms of method, attempts to overcome the sterility of purely documentary reconstructions. The intention to connect John Bosco with today’s educational challenges passes through different time periods with their various ways of thinking. These mentalities reinforce some new pedagogical ideas while neglecting others, prefer certain modes of action, develop reflections, some prophetic and courageous, others rather leaning towards the current mentality or to certain crisis management solutions. Continue reading “Michal Vojtáš – Salesian Pedagogy after Don Bosco: From the first generation up to the Synod on Young People (1888–2018)”

Giulio Barberis,José Manuel Prellezo – Appunti di pedagogia di Giulio Barberis (1847-1927)

Don Barberis entra certamente nella cerchia dei discepoli e collaboratori di don Bosco, “riconosciuti oggi come figure chiave per la genesi e lo sviluppo” della Società di San Francesco di Sales “negli aspetti organizzativi, istituzionali, formativi e carismatici”.

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Massimo Schwarzel – Il modello formativo salesiano delle origini nella “Cronichetta” di don Giulio Barberis

Don Giulio Barberis (1847-1927), primo maestro dei novizi della Società Salesiana, ci ha  lasciato un’importante testimonianza su Don Bosco e sulla vita dell’oratorio di Valdocco nei quindici quaderni della sua “Cronichetta”. In essa riporta le attività dell’oratorio, detti e fatti della vita di Don Bosco e alcune riflessioni dal 1875 al 1879. Da ciò emerge chiaramente quello che era l’ambiente formativo di Valdocco in quegli anni, la sua struttura organizzativa e le strategie educative, i punti di forza e quelli più deboli, con il continuo lavoro di Don Bosco e dei primi  salesiani per rendere sempre più efficace l’opera a favore della gioventù, alla cui forte  espansione in Italia e all’estero stavano assistendo (è proprio del 1875 la prima spedizione missionaria in Argentina). Continue reading “Massimo Schwarzel – Il modello formativo salesiano delle origini nella “Cronichetta” di don Giulio Barberis”

Rik Biesmans – Assistance. The essence of Don Bosco’s preventive system (1876-1884) – Part 1

The article centers on the theme of assistance, and how this element is a foundation of
Don Bosco’s Preventive System. The author offers insights on the probable historical and social context which influenced Don Bosco’s choice for the Preventive System.

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Arthur Lenti – Saint with a human face: Don Bosco in Father Giulio Barberis original chronicle

The Central Salesian Archive contains numerous eyewitness reports of Don Bosco’s words and deeds, particularly in the form of chronicles and memoirs. I drew heavily on these documents for previous articles which saw the light of day in the pages of this Journal. I shall do the same for the present article.

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Arthur Lenti – Key-concepts, concerns and fears of a founder- Don Bosco in his declining years

My article on Don Bosco’s last years, which saw the light of day in this Journal, was based on chronicles and memoirs held in the Central Salesian Archive. Besides these chronicles and memoirs, there are other important documents to be found in the archive relating to Don Bosco’s last years.

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