Anthony Nguyen – God as father and Don Bosco as father

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. But it is not simply in spiritual sense because Don Bosco did not only provide spiritual nourishment (heaven) to the young, but also “work and bread” (something for bodily/biological needs). Continue reading “Anthony Nguyen – God as father and Don Bosco as father”

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”

Pascual Chavez Villanueva – «Vous êtes une lettre du Christ, écrite non avec de l’encre mais avec l’esprit du Dieu vivant». Informations et réflexions sur les derniers voyages

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Egidio Viganò – En mémoire du P. Egidio Viganò: un message d’espérance

Ce 23 juin dernier, notre Recteur majeur, le Père Egidio Viganò, VII° successeur de Don Bosco, est entré dans la maison du Père. Il s’est éteint à la maison générale, assiste de ses frères, les Pères Angelo et Francesco, réconforté par la prière et l’affection des confrères et des consæurs et entouré des marques d’estime de nombreux amis. La Saint-Père lui avait fait personnellement parvenir par téléphone sa parole de réconfort et sa bénédiction. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – En mémoire du P. Egidio Viganò: un message d’espérance”

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