In 2021, the Salesian Congregation commemorates the centenary of Fr Paul Albera’s death, the second successor of Don Bosco. Amidst the backdrop of World War I, Albera’s leadership was marked by profound challenges, including significant losses among Salesians. Continue reading “Ángel Fernández Artime – “A past that throws light on our present. In dialogue with Fr. Paul Albera” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society””
This letter announces the celebration of two significant anniversaries for the Salesian Family: the first centenary of Fr. Paul Albera’s death in 2021 and the fourth centenary of Saint Francis de Sales’ death in 2022. Continue reading “Ángel Fernández Artime – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society””
In the wake of Renaissance humanism, St Francis de Sales developed a pastoral rather than theoretical program of education and integral formation of the person. Every human being is called to perfect themself in all their dimensions as an individual: the bodily senses, the passions and affections of the soul, the spiritual faculties of memory and intellect, and especially the heart, the seat of the will and freedom. Continue reading “Morand Wirth – Saint Francis de Sales. A Program of Integral Formation”
Recent months have shown the Salesian Congregation flourishing globally: from vibrant starts in former Soviet nations to robust missions in Latin America, Spain, and Italy. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “In the year of family” in “Acts of the General Council””
The educational experience of Don Bosco inspires Salesian Higher Education in different ways. The first modality is present in the inspirations of the Salesian charism that accompanied the moment of the birth of Salesian Higher Education. Continue reading “Michal Vojtáš – “Salesian criteria and proposals for higher education” in “Journal of Salesian Studies””
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”” in “Journal of Salesian Studies””
In this heartfelt message, the Rector Major addresses his confreres, reflecting on his recent election and the responsibilities it entails. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
The study of religious experience and young people is a relatively new field of research. It is important to recognize at the outset that it offers a different entry point into the spiritual lives of young people. It contrasts markedly from the approaches proposed by the cognitive studies of faith development based on Piaget’s work in the last century. Continue reading “David O’Malley – “The youth minister as mystic and martyr. Recognizing and supporting religious experience in young people” in “Journal of Salesian Studies””
En el museo salesiano “Maggiorino Borgatello” de Punta Arenas cayó bajo mis manos un manuscrito dactilografiado en que no se mencionaba el autor con el título “Cuarenta y cinco días a orillas del rio Azopardo” posteriormente pude averiguar que fue escrito por el padre Lorenzo Massa y el contenido corresponde a un relato testimonial del padre Luis Carnino a la época, director de la misión salesiana San Rafael de la isla Dawson (1889-1911), el mismo Carnino encabezó una expedición al occidente de Tierra del Fuego, proyecto ideado y organizado por Mons. José Fagnano sdb, Prefecto Apostólico de la Patagonia meridional, Tierra del Fuego e Islas Malvinas (1883-1916).
It is quite natural that anyone who intends to profile a Salesian personality in South India would quite naturally think of Fr. Philip Thayil as someone deserving of being made known to a wider Salesian readership.
Nella sua lettera datata 18 aprile 2019, in occasione del Giovedì Santo, il Rettor Maggiore della Famiglia Salesiana si rivolge ai suoi amati figli in tutto il mondo, riecheggiando sentimenti espressi da San Giovanni Bosco nel 1885.
L’articolo introduce il messaggio del Rettor Maggiore della Famiglia Salesiana all’inizio del 2019, focalizzandosi sull’invito alla santità riflessa nell’Esortazione Apostolica di Papa Francesco, “Gaudete et Exsultate”.
En date du 24 juin 2021, jour de la Nativité de Saint Jean-Baptiste, le Recteur Majeur adresse une lettre à ses confrères pour commémorer le premier centenaire de la mort du Père Paul Albera (1845-1921), deuxième successeur de Don Bosco à la tête de la Pieuse Société.
Cet article célèbre deux anniversaires importants pour la Famille Salésienne : le premier centenaire de la mort du Père Paul Albera en 2021 et le quatrième centenaire de la mort de saint François de Sales en 2022.
Le texte est une lettre adressée par un dirigeant de la famille salésienne à ses membres, écrite le Jeudi Saint à Rome.
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