Summary:
- 1. Why this subject
- 2. A new vision of politics
- The snare of ambiguity
- What is meant today by politics
- The limits of political activity
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Ángel Fernández Artime – “Do all through love, nothing through constraint” (Saint Francis de Sales). In the fourth centenary of the death of St Francis de Sales: two giants in continuity with one another in the Salesian charism
Contents:
- 1. Nothing through constraint. Freedom is God’s gift This is why our system of education appeals to other resources “other than constraint”
- 2. God’s presence in the human heart: We recognise “the desire for God, which everyone has in the depths of his being”
- 3. Life in God: that “brings together educators and youngsters” in a unique
experience of life - 4. A kind and friendly way of dealing with people: which leads to living with our youngsters “in a family experience of trust and dialogue”
Ángel Fernández Artime – A past that throws light on our present. In dialogue with Fr. Paul Albera
Contents:
- 1. A salesian who belonged to the “earliest times”
- 1.1. From a boy who breathed in the “Valdocco atmosphere” to being Don Bosco’s Successor
- 1.2. What did it mean for Fr Albera to be one of the first Salesians? Some glimpses of his life
Luigi Ricceri – We need men of God to guide us
Summary:
- Centennial of Salesian Missions: opening celebrations
- Personal spiritual direction: we need men of God to guide us
- Formation must be personal
- Training one’s conscience
- Those who take the leading part in spiritual formation
- Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – We need men of God to guide us”
Luigi Ricceri – Spiritual direction is a call to interior llfe – The earthquake in Guatemala – Missions Centennial Activities – Some data and observations on salesian vocations.
Summary:
- Spiritual direction is a call to interior life
- The earthquake in Guatemala
- Missions Centennial Activities
- Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – Spiritual direction is a call to interior llfe – The earthquake in Guatemala – Missions Centennial Activities – Some data and observations on salesian vocations.”
Ángel Fernández Artime – Moved by hope: “See, I am making all things new” (Rev 21:5)
Contents:
- Introduction
- 1. A global situation that challenges us and one that we cannot ignore
- 2. What do we mean to say when we speak of hope?
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Ángel Fernández Artime – «Signs and bearers of the love of god for young people, especially those who are poor» (C. 2) Six years tht demand boldness, prophecy and fidelity
Contents:
- 1. A precarious time
- 2. A believing manner of looking at reality and the world
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Ángel Fernández Artime – Celebration of important anniversarie. 1st Centenary of the death of Fr Paul Albera – 2021 4th Centenary of the death of Saint Francis de Sales – 2022
Contents:
- 1. Letter of the rector major
- 1.1 Fr Angel Fernandez Artime celebration of important anniversaries
- 1″ Centenary of the death of Fr Paul Albera – 2021
Luigi Ricceri – The first Centennial of our Missions – The problem of Formation – The World Congress of the Salesian Coadjutor Brothers
Summary:
- The first Centennial of our Missions
- The problem of Formation
- The World Congress of the Salesian Coadjutor Brothers
Luigi Ricceri – Missionaries of youth
Summary:
- Missionaries of youth
- Our mission: evangelizing youth ‘Evangelization is just starting’
- Naught for your comfort
- Our response
- The three obbligations of the S.G.C.
- Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – Missionaries of youth”
Luigi Ricceri – Let us look to the future with the optimism of Don Bosco
Summary:
- 1. Crisis and optimism in the Church
- 2. Optimism and crisis in the Congregation
- 3. Motives for hope
- 4. Joy, the visible sign of optimism
Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – Let us look to the future with the optimism of Don Bosco”