Contents:
- lntroduction
- The missionary heart of Don Bosco
- He dreamed of sons in the South and the East
- Ours is a missionary Congregation
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Capitolo Generale dei Salesiani di Don Bosco – Educating the young people to the faith
I present to you the Acts of the GC23, with their rich contents for the guidance of our life and apostolic activity. In them is collected together the official documentation of the Chapter’s work: i.e. the document on educating young people to the faith; the modifications or additions concerning the Constitutions and Regulations; practical interpretations of some texts from the Rule; deliberations regarding the grouping of provinces; a practical directive for our presence in Africa; a brief chronicle of capitular events; and the “Letter to Youth” that the Assembly asked for from the Rector Major. Continue reading “Capitolo Generale dei Salesiani di Don Bosco – Educating the young people to the faith”
Egidio Viganò – The Don Bosco centenary and our renewal
Contents:
- lntroduction
- A rapid look back over the celebrations: The Jubilee Year; enthusiastic participation
by young people; Appreciation on the part of civil authorities; Studies and publications; Artistic cultural and sporting manifestations; Lived experiences in the Congregation; Vitality of the Salesian Family; lnterest of the Bishops and of so many diocesan and parochial communities; Wholehearted particlpation ot the Holy Father. - Some priorities to be fostered: Our ecclesial dimension; The urgent need for the christian education of youth; The careful and competent development of a “Laity-project”; A more modern use of the means of social communication as a means of evangelization.
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Egidio Viganò – Saint John Bosco: “Iuventutis pater et magister”
Contents:
- The letter “Centesimo Exeunte”.
- A title needing deeper thought and interior assimilation.
- The designation “Father”.
- The adjunct “Teacher”.
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Egidio Viganò – “The Don Bosco centenary and our renewal”
Contents:
- Introduction
- A rapid look back over the celebrations
- The Jubilee Year; enthusiastic participation by young people
- Appreciation on the part of civil authorities
- Studies and publications
- Artistic cultural and sporting manifestations
- Lived experiences in the Congregation
- Vitality of the Salesian Family
- lnterest of the Blshops and of so many diocesan and parochial communities
- Wholehearted participation of the Holy Father
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Egidio Viganò – The Pope speaks to us of Don Bosco
Contents:
- Introduction.
- The pastoral viewpoint.
- The “holiness” perspective.
- The Baptismal option and the courage of Confirmation.
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Egidio Viganò – “Strive to make yourself loved”
Contents:
- Introduction.
- A spiritual event.
- A symbol of our Profession.
- Don Bosco tells us “Make yourselves loved”.
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Egidio Viganò – The letter “Juvenum Patris” of His Holiness John Paul II
Summary:
- Introduction: the centenary celebrations
- The gift of the Pope’s Letter
- Don Bosco presented as a Master in education
- The preventive system, an ecclesial heritage
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Egidio Viganò – The Eucharist in the apostolic spirit of Don Bosco
Contents:
- The most vital theme for measuring our spirit and activity.
- Don Bosco and the Eucharist: Mass, Communion, Adoration.
- The eucharistic outlook of Vatican II.
- The Father’s masterpiece: “making Christ the heart of the world”.
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John Rozario Lourdusamy – The spiritual profile of Don Bosco emerging from the collection of his letters
Through our efforts at providing a summary of the essential aspects of the person of Don Bosco emerging from the huge collection of his letters, we have pointed out the dominant characteristics we can perceive in them. In stating that three relationships, namely, the relationship with God, with neighbour, and with oneself constitute the spiritual profile of an individual, we have tried to show how true they are for Don Bosco. Continue reading “John Rozario Lourdusamy – The spiritual profile of Don Bosco emerging from the collection of his letters”
Egidio Viganò – The Association of Salesian Cooperators
Summary:
- Presentation to the confreres: the preserving action of Don Bosco
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- From Don Rua to the present day
- The time is ripe for a relaunching
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Egidio Viganò – The advancement of the lay person in the Salesian family
Contents:
- An invitation to renew our identity card.
- Who are the laity who share the mission with us.
- The new ecclesial mentality.
- Vatican II our guide in a “pilgrimage of discovery”.
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