La Società salesiana gode di un calendario proprio dal 1906. Sono state varie le vicende di tale calendario: aggiunte, soppressioni, spostamenti, cambiamenti. Lo stesso si dica dei «Propri» delle Messe e degli Uffici.
Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco”
The Rector Major is pleased to extend his greetings, along with those of the members of the General Council, to all of you as some begin a new year of pastoral activity while others gather the final results of the previous one. He sends a special message of support and encouragement to communities facing challenging situations due to war and conflicts, particularly in Africa, and requests that they be remembered in prayers. Continue reading “Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco””
Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco”
Contents:
- Introduction
- 1. The turning point ot the Second Vatican Council
- 2. The four general-chapter stages
- 3. New perspectives in the rewritten text: Nature of the Constitutions
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- Emphasis on the charismatic aspect of our vocation
- Rererence to the Founder
- Adaptation to the new Code of Canon Law
- Concrete nature and compass of our Rule of life
- 4. General structure of the Constitutions:
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- Foreword: Don Bosco
- 1st Part: Identity
- 2nd Part: Commitments made at profession
- 3rd Part: Formation
- 4th Part: Animation and government
- Conclusion: Our particular law and fidelity
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Arthur Lenti – “Key-concepts, concerns and fears of a founder – Don Bosco in his declining years” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
My article on Don Bosco’s last years, which saw the light of day in this Journal, was based on chronicles and memoirs held in the Central Salesian Archive. Besides these chronicles and memoirs, there are other important documents to be found in the archive relating to Don Bosco’s last years.
Francis Desramaut – La preparation salesienne de Francisque Dupont in “Ricerche storiche salesiane”
Il futuro salesiano Francesco Dupont (1908-1945) era totalmente all’oscuro di don Bosco e della sua congregazione, quando, a Lourdes, nel 1926, ne fece conoscenza grazie ad un sacerdote amico dei salesiani.
Bernard Francis Grogan – “Novices in the history of the GBR Salesian Province” in “Ricerche Storiche Salesiane”
This note is an attempt to provide the conclusions of an extensive statistical survey covering the last 120 years of Salesian vocations nurtured and cultivated in the «English Province» under its various guises, by the various communities, and with particular reference to the Novitiates during this period.
Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “Il Padre ci consegna e ci invia” in “Atti del Consiglio Generale”
Questo articolo analizza un messaggio pastorale rivolto ai membri della comunità salesiana, focalizzandosi sull’importanza della capacità di animazione della comunità religiosa. Il messaggio, emesso dal Consiglio Generale, sottolinea l’avvio di un nuovo anno di attività pastorale e l’importanza di valutare i risultati ottenuti. Continue reading “Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “Il Padre ci consegna e ci invia” in “Atti del Consiglio Generale””
Caterina Daghero – Lettera circolare del 24 aprile 1915
La circolare, indirizzata alla Madre Generale e alla Consigliera M. Marina, enfatizza la preparazione fervorosa per la solennità di Maria Ausiliatrice, consacrando il mese di Maggio alla Vergine. Continue reading “Caterina Daghero – Lettera circolare del 24 aprile 1915”