Luigi Ricceri – The Salesians and political responsibility

Summary:

• 1. Why this subject
• 2. A new vision of politics
  • The snare of ambiguity
  • What is meant today by politics
  • The limits of political activity
• 3. Religion remains indispensable
• • The mystery of evil in history
  • The liberating function of the Church
  • Culture needs religion
• 4. Don Bosco and politics
  • The century that changed the face of the world
  • Characteristics of Don Bosco’s times
  • Don Bosco’s political initiatives
  • Clear understanding of his vocation and clever adaptability
  • Some conclusions for our guidance
• 5. Our commitment in society
  • The pressing needs of today
  • The Salesian commitment is a religious commitment
  • Some unacceptable deviations
  • Six criteria for guiding Salesian activity
  • The most urgent areas of educative action
• Conclusion

Reference time period: 1976

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB