Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “«You are a letter from Christ, written not with ink, but with the spirit of the living God». News and reflections on recent journeys” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

The letter expresses solidarity with Salesian missionaries facing challenges in Africa and emphasizes the transformative power of the Gospel in building communities of faith. It announces a shift in communication format to alternate between doctrinal reflections and presentations of the Congregation’s regions. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “«You are a letter from Christ, written not with ink, but with the spirit of the living God». News and reflections on recent journeys” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””

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Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco”

The Rector Major is writing at the beginning of the year L997, expressing hopes for a happy and fruitful year marked by the presence of the Lord in community life and pastoral duties. He envisions recipients as deeply committed to implementing GC24, which serves as the collective agenda for the next six years. This commitment is reinforced by reports received from the Provinces. Continue reading “Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco””

Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society”

During Lent, the Rector Major emphasizes the significance of preparing earnestly for the contemplation of the Easter mystery, which encapsulates the essence of our faith and serves as the foundation for all aspects of our mission. It is their hope that during this time, each community, under the guidance of the Rector and every individual confrere, will foster an atmosphere conducive to internal reflection, providing illumination and strength for the community’s endeavors in educating young people in the faith. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society””

Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco”

The Rector Major is composing this letter on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a significant precursor to the birth of Christ at Christmas. This day holds special significance for the Salesian Family, as it prompts gratitude for their origins while also inspiring them to embrace future opportunities with courage and enthusiasm. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco””

Sylwia Ciężkowska – “L’accompagnamento comunitario nel cammino di perfezione di santa Teresa di Gesù” in “Accompagnare alla sorgente in un tempo di sfide educative”

L’articolo fa parte di un volume che offre al lettore la possibilità di accostare alla realtà dell’accompagnamento da diversi punti di vista e da differenti approcci disciplinari.

Questo articolo si sofferma sul tema dell’accompagnamento comunitario nell’esperienza di Santa Teresa di Gesù a partire di una delle sue opere più conosciute: Il Cammino di perfezione.

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Catherine Fino – “San Francesco di Sales maestro di accompagnamento” in “Accompagnare alla sorgente in un tempo di sfide educative”

L’articolo fa parte di un volume che offre al lettore la possibilità di accostare alla realtà dell’accompagnamento da diversi punti di vista e da differenti approcci disciplinari.

Questo articolo presenta la figura di San Francesco di Sales come maestro di accompagnamento. Dagli scritti del“santo della dolcezza si possono attingere interessanti strategie per accompagnare l’iniziazione alla vita cristiana dei giovani e delle giovani di oggi; trarre ispirazione per aiutare le persone ad incontrarsi con la propria realtà profonda e a discernere l’origine e la finalità di affetti, pensieri, decisioni; infine elaborare itinerari di accompagnamento per progredire nella vita cristiana e nell’accoglienza reciproca in dialogo con la propria cultura.

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Arthur Lenti – “Don Bosco’s second great hagiographical essay. The life of young Dominic Savio” in “Journal of Salesian studies”

Recalling the fiftieth anniversary of the beatification of St. Dominic Savio, Arthur Lenti reflects on Don Bosco’s Life of Savio. Modern Salesian youth spirituality traces back to this Life that Don Bosco proposed as a model for young people.

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Arthur Lenti – “Madonnas for times of trouble” in “Journal of Salesian studies”

The question of the circumstances in which Don Bosco became the champion of the Virgin Mary under the specific titles of Immaculate Conception and Help of Christians is no longer a matter of debate. These titles, in so far as their revival in the second half of the nineteenth century is concerned, are tied to specific and well-known political events.

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John Dickson – “An introduction to Don Rua’s letters to England” in “Journal of Salesian studies”

Michael Rua (1837-1910) was a pupil, then the lifetime collaborator and finally, the first successor of St. John Bosco as Rector Major of the Salesian Society (1888-1910). During his Rectorate the Salesians grew from 1030 members in 64 houses to 4420 confreres scattered across the globe. Don Rua’s letters to England offer the reader a glimpse of the character of their writer and of the pastoral care he took of a small group of relatively insignificant Salesians in what was very often the inhospitable atmosphere of the British empire at the height of its power.

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Nancy J. Bowden – “Unwrapping the gifts: Francis de Sales, Jane de Chantal and the salesian vision of women” in “Journal of Salesian studies”

This article furthers the theme of collaboration between women and men, showing this as central to Salesian history and spirit. Dr. Nancy J. Bowden brings us back to Francis de Sales and Jane-Frances de Chantal in the founding of the Visitation-the first Salesian community.

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Aldo Giraudo – “Gli appunti di predicazione mariana di don Bosco. Edizione critica” in “Ricerche storiche salesiane”

Si offre l’edizione critica di sette schemi autografi di predicazione di don Bosco conservati nell’ASC e composti in occasione di alcune feste mariane. Solo due di essi sono datati (3 giugno 1842 e 11 settembre 1864). Altri due, in base alla grafia, possono essere attribuiti ai primi anni di ministero sacerdotale, mentre i restanti appartengono certamente agli anni della maturità. Nonostante la concisione, questi manoscritti contengono alcuni dei punti che caratterizzano il magistero mariano di don Bosco, Continue reading “Aldo Giraudo – “Gli appunti di predicazione mariana di don Bosco. Edizione critica” in “Ricerche storiche salesiane””

Giovanni Bosco – “Spiritual counsel in Don Bosco’s letters to boys and older youth” in “Salesian Sources 1. Don Bosco and his work. Collected works”

St John Bosco’s correspondence mirrors his manifold activities as a promoter of educational and welfare type work, publishing and missionary enterprises. Also documented is the broad network of relationships he had built up. His letters are those of a man of action, the tireless organiser, avid communicator, religious founder and a passionate animator of Catholic initiatives. Little space is given to spiritual aspects which he prefers to deal with in preaching, personal talks or in the context of the Sacrament of Penance.

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Giorgio Chiosso – Problemi aperti e prospettive del Congresso Internazionale di Storia Salesiana (2014)

Un passaggio decisivo della ricostruzione storica degli anni a venire potrebbe impegnarsi a rispondere a domande del tipo: come il sistema preventivo ha risposto, d’un lato, ai cambiamenti sopra delineati e, per un altro verso, come si è inculturato nelle realtà non occidentali? Come è stata interpretata la pedagogia boschiana dopo il Concilio, e quali frutti non solo pratici ma anche teorici ha portato? Ovvero come sono stati reinterpretati i princìpi fondanti del sistema? Continue reading “Giorgio Chiosso – Problemi aperti e prospettive del Congresso Internazionale di Storia Salesiana (2014)”

Aldo Giraudo – “Interrogativi e spinte della Chiesa del postconcilio sulla spiritualità salesiana” in “La spiritualità salesiana in un mondo che cambia”

Chi un giorno vorrà cimentarsi nella ricostruzione storica dei percorsi di attuazione del Concilio Vaticano II da parte della Famiglia Salesiana, si troverà ad analizzare una varietà di eventi e realizzazioni, coordinati dall’alto o promananti dalla base, che testimoniano l’entusiasmo, la cordiale apertura e il grande fervore operativo del postconcilio. Continue reading “Aldo Giraudo – “Interrogativi e spinte della Chiesa del postconcilio sulla spiritualità salesiana” in “La spiritualità salesiana in un mondo che cambia””

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