Joseph Boenzi – Da Mihi Animas. Cry of the pastoral heart of Francis de Sales

Don Bosco claimed that the motto Da mihi animas cetera tolle came from Francis de Sales, and we Salesians presume that this was the cherished phrase that the saintly Bishop of Geneva claimed for his own. And yet… was this really Francis de Sales. motto? On his own coat of arms as bishop we find a totally different phrase. Continue reading “Joseph Boenzi – Da Mihi Animas. Cry of the pastoral heart of Francis de Sales”

Mary Greenan – Accompanying the young: the souls our hearts seek

The story is told of a young novice in the desert who went to the elder, the holy man of God, and said, “Father, according as I am able, I keep my little Rule, and my little fast, my prayer, meditation and contemplative silence; and, according as I am able, I strive to cleanse my heart of thoughts. Now, what more should I do?” The elder rose up in reply and stretched out his hands to heaven, and his fingers became like ten lamps of fire. Continue reading “Mary Greenan – Accompanying the young: the souls our hearts seek”

Arthur Lenti – Don Bosco’s Oratories in 1849-1852. Conflict, Crisis and Resolution

Don Bosco’s Oratory of St. Francis de Sales after much “wandering” found its permanent home at last in 1846, in an isolated house and property located in the district of Valdocco, on the northern fringe of the city of Turin. Once settled in that little house, Don Bosco established there a home to shelter the most destitute among the lads attending the oratory (1847). Continue reading “Arthur Lenti – Don Bosco’s Oratories in 1849-1852. Conflict, Crisis and Resolution”

Pietro Braido – La missione salesiana oggi

L’autore offre un contributo per l’individuazione della missione salesiana nell’oggi (1973) e delle sue modalità di espressione. Che cosa è chiamata a fare la Famiglia Salesiana, con urgenza, nella Chiesa e nel mondo di oggi? Per individuare questo obiettivo, oltre ai principi offerti dalla teologia, è necessaria un’ampia collaborazione operativa e teorica interdisciplinare.

L’autore intende offrire alcune suggestioni di carattere teorico e operativo. Continue reading “Pietro Braido – La missione salesiana oggi”

Ángel Fernández Artime – «Miséricordieux comme le père» Lecture salésienne de l’Année Jubilaire

Sommaire:

  • Le Jubilé extraordinarie de la Miséricorde.
  • Miséricorde: mot-clé du Pontificat du Pape François.
  • Dieu riche en miséricorde.
    • «Mon coeur se retourne contre moi; en même temps, mes entrailles frémissent».
    • Jésus-Christ, Visage de la Miséricorde du Père.

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Ángel Fernández Artime – «Pour qu’ils aient la vie et qu’ils l’aient en abondance» (Jn 10,10) Cinq fruits du bicentenaire

Sommaire:

  • Une année de grâce avec beaucoup de fruits.
  • Parce que, presque sans s’en rendre compte, on apprend à connaître la Congrégation de plus en plus en profondeur.

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