Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Let us educate with the heart of Don Bosco” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

In this letter, the author reflects on recent Salesian events and beatifications, emphasizing the significance of martyrdom and holiness. They introduce the theme of the 2008 Strenna, focusing on education within the Salesian Family. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Let us educate with the heart of Don Bosco” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””

Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “Centennial celebration of the salesian presence in the United States of America. Homily in San Francisco, February 2, 1997” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”

For the beginning of our centennial celebration we are gathered together here as a family in the place where the Salesians established their first presence in the United States of America. When we compare our present- day situation with that at the moment of our arrival we find much for which we must be grateful to God.

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Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “”You will be my witnesses… even to the ends of the Earth” (Acts 1, 8b). Presentation of the Italy-Middle East Region” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

The letter begins with warm greetings to the recipients, highlighting recent events within the Salesian Congregation. It notes the appointment of Fr. Luc Van Looy as Bishop of Ghent, expressing gratitude for his service and announcing the appointment of Fr. Adriano Bregolin as the new Vicar General. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “”You will be my witnesses… even to the ends of the Earth” (Acts 1, 8b). Presentation of the Italy-Middle East Region” 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 Superior Council of the salesian society”

The text emphasizes the love of Christ as the foundation of the Salesian Family particularly in serving young people. It highlights the importance of following Christ’s example and finding joy in dedicating oneself to serving youth and the working class, especially through the sacrament of the Eucharist. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society””

Michele Rua – “Vigilanza” in “Lettere circolari di Don Michele Rua ai salesiani”

Ai maestri, agli assistenti, ai capi di laboratorio il Venerabile Padre fa appello, mostrando quanto anch’essi possano giovare, perchè regni la moralità nelle case. Il buon Padre, con particolare unzione inculca a tutti i suoi figli di regolare la loro condotta in modo che nessuno degli alunni o dipendenti loro possa gettar in faccia il noto proverbio: medice, cura te ipsum.
Sarà pertanto ottima cosa che il Don sia riservato ai soli sacerdoti, ed i chierici siano chiamati semplicemente col titolo di Signori. Continue reading “Michele Rua – “Vigilanza” in “Lettere circolari di Don Michele Rua ai salesiani””

Paolo Albera – “Gli oratori festivi. Le missioni. Le vocazioni” in “Lettere circolari di Don Paolo Albera ai salesiani”

La lettera sottolinea l’importanza degli oratori festivi nella tradizione salesiana, secondo il discorso del 1913. Queste istituzioni rappresentano la pietra angolare dell’Opera salesiana insieme alle missioni e alle vocazioni ecclesiastiche.

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Philip J. Pascucci – “Out of our past an american venture into seminary training” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”

That is part of the well known talk which Don Bosco gave to his boys when they were forced to move from place to place for their Sunday gatherings. That became known as the wandering oratory. This is the story of another transplanting, another wandering.

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John Rasor – “The salesian brother’s spiritual identity” in “Journal of Salesian studies”

This study will look at how the Salesian brother’s vocation appears in official Salesian writings while Don Bosco was founding the Salesian Congregation, and at how the Congregation has theologically reflected on that vocation as part of its renewal of its Constitutions. It will then examine how this identity has been applied.

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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.

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Michele Rua – “Vocazioni – VIII Capitolo Generale. Decennio della morte di Don Bosco” in “Lettere circolari di Don Michele Rua ai salesiani”

In questa lettera sostanziosa, l’autore informa i suoi Salesiani del decennio della morte di Don Bosco e li invita a seguire le sue tracce. L’autore dà poi alcuni avvisi e incoraggiamenti.

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Vito Orlando – “Discepoli di Don Bosco educatore” in “Con Don Bosco educatori dei giovani del nostro tempo”

Il Bicentenario della nascita di don Bosco non è stato solo “memoria” o evento celebrativo per tutto il mondo salesiano, ma una grande opportunità di formazione, per rinnovare l’adesione alla missione e ritrovare la passione educativa che consentono di realizzare in pienezza la vocazione salesiana.

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