Questo articolo esplora l’evoluzione dell’immagine ufficiale della comunità salesiana fino alla fine del XIX secolo, concentrandosi sul periodo che va dall’approvazione delle costituzioni nel 1874 alla prima parte del rettorato di Don Rua (1888-1901).
L’articolo tratta della vita comunitaria salesiana, focalizzandosi su elementi essenziali e caratteristici di questa esperienza educativa.
There would be so much to say on the themes of pop culture, storytelling, the education of the young in a changed and changing world. Each of these vast themes are being addressed in these years by sociologists, psychologists, political scientists, educators and philosophers.
il presente contributo vorrebbe essere la presentazione di Domenico Savio qual egli era al momento in cui la sua vita, e più la sua spiritualità, entrarono nella zona d’influenza — e quale influenza — del meraviglioso tempratore di caratteri e guidatore di spiriti che fu S. Giovanni Bosco.
La Beatificazione di Domenico Savio è dunque una grande lezione per gli educatori, e la condotta di D. Bosco un grande esempio per tutti.
Continue reading “Pietro Brocardo – “Verso un nuovo tipo di santità eroica” in “Salesianum””
Dalla presentazione di don Egidio Viganò: L’ambito educativo oggi è investito da una notevole confusione a causa di un pluralismo ideologico ed operativo assai vasto a livello di concezioni e progetti di uomo, di criteri, di scelta nelle impostazioni di obiettivi, di metodi e di prassi concreta. Gli educatori si interrogano di fronte ai risultati ambigui di certi metodi di accompagnamento autoritari o permissivi e chiedono aiuto a modelli e persone capaci di mediare il nuovo e ciò che ha di positivo, con l’antico e ciò che ha di valido, perché il fatto educativo non sia né statico né avventuroso e senza senso. Continue reading “Luciano Cian – “Il sistema preventivo di Don Bosco e i lineamenti caratteristici del suo stile” in “Appendice: tre scritti di Don Bosco””
Nelle Memorie dell’Oratorio, attraverso il racconto di un cammino personale di progressiva apertura alla chiamata del Signore, don Bosco – mentre suggerisce ai suoi discepoli gli atteggiamenti fondamentali indispensabili per corrispondere pienamente e docilmente alla vocazione religiosa e oratoriana – rivela una consonanza singolare con la dottrina spirituale espressa da san Francesco di Sales nell’Introduzione alla vita devota e nel Trattato dell’amore di Dio.
In his New Year message for 2019, the leader of the Salesian Family addresses members across 140 countries. Drawing inspiration from Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation “Gaudete et Exsultate,” he emphasizes the call to holiness in the Salesian context. Continue reading “Ángel Fernández Artime – “So that my joy may be in you, (Jn 15,11). Holiness for you too” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
The letter opens with Easter greetings and gratitude for condolences on the author’s father’s passing. It mentions the upcoming beatification of Fr. Bronislaw Marhiewicz and the initiation of Team Visits halfway through the six years following the last General Chapter. These visits aim to understand Salesian life and work across regions, focusing on GC25 implementation and regional challenges. The Region of Northern Europe will be the final one presented in the series on Salesian Europe. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – «Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her» (Eph. 5,25). Commentary on the Strenna 2005″ in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
The letter, written during the Christmas season, reflects on the significance of the Incarnation and the closeness of God to humanity through Jesus Christ. It acknowledges the joy of the Christmas message while also recognizing the challenges and hardships faced by Mary, Joseph, and ultimately Jesus himself. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “”But who do you say that I am?” (Mk 8,28). Looking at Christ through the eyes of Don Bosco” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the Salesian Society””
Upon returning from Ethiopia, the Rector ;ajor expresses joy at witnessing a vibrant part of the extensive Project-Africa, filled with hope. He is impressed by the dedication of novices and young Ethiopian colleagues in preserving Don Bosco’s legacy in the country. Gratitude is extended to God and the committed missionaries for their faithful and enthusiastic service. The Rector Major anticipates that the recent experiences of hope will be further reinforced by two upcoming events: the Special Synod of African Bishops and the beatification of Sister Maddalena Caterina Morano, a Daughter of Mary Help of Christians. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco””
The Rector Major is preparing for the Easter celebration. His prayer is that everyone may benefit from their Lenten conversion and reconciliation, as well as their meditation on the passion and death of Jesus Christ. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society””
Joseph Boenzi writes of the many times that the figure of St. Francis de Sales enters into the life and ministry of Don Bosco. The final word may never be written on why Don Bosco chose Francis de Sales as the patron of his Congregation but What is Salesian in Don Bosco? throws light on the subject.
Continue reading “Joseph Boenzi – “What is salesian in Don Bosco?” in “Journal of Salesian studies””
This article furthers the theme of collaboration between women and men, showing this as central to Salesian history and spirit. Dr. Nancy J. Bowden brings us back to Francis de Sales and Jane-Frances de Chantal in the founding of the Visitation-the first Salesian community.
Efforts to reform society along Christian lines, undertaken in the Turin diocese after the fall of Napoleon’s Empire, in addition to taking up systematic parish catechesis once more, fostering popular missions, the Forty Hours and retreats for all kinds of groups, focused above all on reform of the clergy, beginning with more careful selection of candidates for the priesthood and diligent care in their preparation. Continue reading “Giovanni Bosco – “Section five. Zeal for the salvation of souls Don Bosco’s models” in “Salesian Sources 1. Don Bosco and his work, Collected works””
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