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.
    • 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””

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”

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