El Rector Mayor celebra la Navidad, conmemorando la Encarnación que hizo visible a Dios en la forma del Hijo y reveló la participación de la naturaleza humana. Destaca la alegría de saber que Dios está cercano, no distante; que tras crearnos, no nos abandonó, sino que se hizo hombre para que pudiéramos ser sus hijos. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Y vosotros, ¿quién decis que soy yo?”. Contemplar a Cristo con la mirada de don Bosco” in “Actas del Consejo general””
This letter highlights the reflections of Pope John Paul II on St. John Bosco during the Centenary celebrations. It emphasizes the Pope’s recognition of Don Bosco as both a saint and a founder, underscoring his enduring charisma and relevance within the Church. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “The Pope speaks to us of Don Bosco” in “Acts of the Superior Council””
This letter announces the start of the centenary celebrations for St. John Bosco’s birth, highlighting impressive commemorative events in Turin and the Becchi, which received extensive media coverage and featured notable ecclesiastical figures. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “The letter “Juvenum Patris” of His Holiness John Paul II” in “Acts of the Superior Council””
This letter recounts the Rector Major’s recent travels abroad, including attendance at the Latin-American Congress of Past Pupils and meetings with Provincials from the Pacific-Caribbean zone. Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
This letter describes the commemoration of the centenary of St. John Bosco’s death on May 14th, marked by a solemn renewal of religious Profession across Salesian provinces worldwide. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Strive to make yourself loved” in “Acts of the Superior Council””
The letter announces the General Council’s greetings and work. It highlights the approval of the new “Regulations of apostolic life” for the Salesian Cooperators by the Apostolic See on May 9, marking the 110th anniversary of Pope Pius IX’s recognition of the “Pious Union.” Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “The Association of Salesian Cooperators” in “Acts of the Superior Council””
This document introduces the proceedings of the ACSSA Seminar held in Hong Kong in December 2004, which commemorates the centennial presence of Salesian Work in East Asia. Following the centenary celebration of the Salesians’ arrival in India and preceding the analogous event in Hong Kong/Macao, this seminar aimed to explore the Salesian legacy in East Asia, including China, Korea, the Philippines, Japan, Thailand, East Timor, and Vietnam.
This letter announces two significant updates within the Salesian family. Father Juvenal Dho has been appointed to the Superior Council, succeeding Father Castillo, who became the coadjutor bishop of Trujillo, Venezuela. Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
This letter recounts a visit to Salesian communities in Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, highlighting the delivery of the newly approved Constitutions and General Regulations. The visit emphasized a commitment to preparing for the 1988 celebrations by focusing on the Book of our Rule of Life through study, reflection, and active witness. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
The letter highlights the theme of the Strenna for 1986, focusing on the vocation and mission of lay people, a key area of renewal emphasized by Vatican II. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
The educational experience of Don Bosco inspires Salesian Higher Education in different ways. The first modality is present in the inspirations of the Salesian charism that accompanied the moment of the birth of Salesian Higher Education. Continue reading “Michal Vojtáš – “Salesian criteria and proposals for higher education” in “Journal of Salesian Studies””
In the altar of the large church to St. Mary Domenica Mazzarello in Mornese-Mazzarelli, a vertebra of her backbone has been inserted as a symbol of her upright personality and her inner strength. Continue reading “Maria Maul – “Fragility in the life of Mary Mazzarello” in “Journal of Salesian Studies””
Don Bosco is a saint who is honored as the “father and teacher” of the youth. However, we may be curious to ask ourselves: In what sense do we understand the term “father” as it is attributed or applied to Don Bosco? Surely, it is not in “biological” sense of the word. Continue reading “Anthony Nguyen – “God as father and Don Bosco as father” in “Journal of Salesian Studies””
The article of Fr. Arthur Lenti is very well documented, succinct, and concise. In my response, I would like to focus on two points. One is to appreciate the sapiential dimension of the motto that has permeated all aspects of the life of Don Bosco and the Salesian Family. Another is to call to mind the inter-cultural aspect which deserves more of our attention nowadays. Continue reading “Savio Hon – “Back to Don Bosco: Da mihi Animas Response of Fr. Savio Hon Don Bosco Hall, Berkeley, Symposium July 20, 2007” in “Journal of Salesian Studies””
Con questo titolo fu edita a Torino a partire dal marzo 1853 una collana di libretti religiosi indirizzati ai ceti popolari. Continue reading “Pietro Stella – Letture cattoliche”
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