Contents:
- “REDISCOVERING THE SPIRIT OF MORNESE”
- Introduction
- A new gift of the Spirit to the Church
- Need for clarifying the distinctive ethos
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Egidio Viganò – The Salesian according to Don Bosco’s dream of the diamonds
Contents:
- The Salesian according to Don Bosco’s dream of the dream of the ten diamonds.
- Introduccion.
- “The model of the true Salesian”.
- Importance given to the dream by Don Bosco.
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- Importance of the dream in our Salesian traditions.
- Don Rinaldi the most enlightened interpreter.
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Arthur Lenti – Da Mihi Animas in Don Bosco. Don Bosco’s life and work for the “Salvation of Souls”
The motto Da mihi animas; cetera tolle expresses the primary objective and spirit of Don Bosco’s incessant activity and the pastoral and ascetical program that he wished to hand on to his Salesians. How this driving ideal powered Don Bosco’s life and work-that is, his manifold pastoral choices-is the object of this paper. Continue reading “Arthur Lenti – Da Mihi Animas in Don Bosco. Don Bosco’s life and work for the “Salvation of Souls””
Egidio Viganò – Memory of origins
Contents:
- A disquieting challenge.
- “Strengthen your brothers”.
- Appraising the crisis.
- Our approach to a critical appraisal.
Egidio Viganò – Rector Major’s trip to Puebla
Contents:
- Puebla provides a strong proclamation of the original nature of the Church’s mission, and in particular of the priestly and religious vocation.
- Puebla clarifies the dignity of man in the light of the Gospel, and courageously makes its own the present turning point in the field of anthropology.
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Francis Preston – Response to Paper of Fr. Joe Boenzi
Towards the end of his paper, Fr. Boenzi makes reference to the “pastoral heart” of Francis de Sales and how “as he looked at the separated city of Geneva, his longing converted into a program of action and a journey of continual conversion.” And with reference to Don Bosco Fr. Boenzi comments: “At the end of the day, the Da mihi animas is a prayer and a gesture that becomes a life long investment. Continue reading “Francis Preston – Response to Paper of Fr. Joe Boenzi”
Egidio Viganò – The ASC as a means of animation
Contents:
- The ASC as a means of animation.
- Historical background.
- A new series of the acts begin.
- Importance of making good use of them.
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Egidio Viganò – Salesian educational project
Contents:
- In search of appropriate practise.
- The Preventive System of Don Bosco.
- Generality expressive of the Founder.
- A date in tradition.
- The basic element of our “charism”.
- The sure way to a true conversion.
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Egidio Viganò – Our devotion to Mary Help of Christians
Contents:
- Let us make a place for Our Lady in our home!
- Let us build on objective reality.
- The motivations behind the renewal in our devotion.
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Luigi Ricceri – Postscript: A grave loss
Contents:
- Fervent, humble and trusting prayer.
- Divine Providence now summons us to look forward.
- My cordial and brotherly greeting.
Luigi Ricceri – The sinister evil of individualism
Contents:
- The journey we travelled together.
- The Chapter: an occasion for an assessment.
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