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””
The Rector Major reflects on his recent six-week journey to the Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Panama, and France, highlighting the vitality of the Salesian vocation. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Rector Major’s trip to Puebla” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
This letter from the Rector Major greets confreres at the start of the new year, emphasizing the importance of Don Bosco’s Preventive System and the Salesian educational plan from GC 21. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
Towards the end of his paper, Fr. Boenzi makes reference to the “pastoral heart” of Francis de Sales and how “as he looked at the separated city of Geneva, his longing converted into a program of action and a journey of continual conversion.” And with reference to Don Bosco Fr. Boenzi comments: “At the end of the day, the Da mihi animas is a prayer and a gesture that becomes a life long investment. Continue reading “Francis Preston – “Response to Paper of Fr. Joe Boenzi” in “Journal of Salesian Studies””
The General Chapter is about to commence, following months of intense preparation by the Precapitular Commission. Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
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””
This letter reflects on the recent death of Pope Paul VI and the upcoming feast of Mary’s Assumption. The Rector Major highlights Pope Paul’s significant impact and views his pontificate as a gift from Mary. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
Il Documento dell’Episcopato Latinoamericano della seconda Conferenza Generale a Medellin (1968) affronta il problema dei giovani nella società e nella Chiesa. Esamina l’importanza dei giovani, offre una visione ecclesiale attuale della gioventù e propone direttrici fondamentali per una pastorale giovanile. Continue reading “Autore non indicato – “L’episcopato latinoamericano per una «autentica pastorale della gioventù»” in “Orientamenti pedagogici””
The question that this paper seeks to explore is to what extent Don Bosco’s educational approach was received and accepted in England and to what extent it was itself modified in the process of meeting a new and alien culture. Continue reading “William John Dickson – “Prevention or repression. The reception of Don Bosco’s educational approach in british salesian schools” in “Journal of Salesian Studies””
In a series of letters following the Special General Chapter, the author addresses crucial themes for the Salesian Congregation’s renewal. Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
Don Bosco claimed that the motto Da mihi animas cetera tolle came from Francis de Sales, and we Salesians presume that this was the cherished phrase that the saintly Bishop of Geneva claimed for his own. And yet… was this really Francis de Sales. motto? On his own coat of arms as bishop we find a totally different phrase. Continue reading “Joseph Boenzi – “Da Mihi Animas. Cry of the pastoral heart of Francis de Sales” in “Journal of Salesian Studies””
In this letter, the Rector Major reflects on the poignant significance of relocating the Society’s headquarters from Turin to Rome. Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
In this message to confreres and sons, the Rector Major announces the resumption of communications after the Special General Chapter. Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
The Gospel call to “pray always without becoming weary” (Luke 18:1) can be called the cornerstone of Francis de Sales’ spiritual edifice. Prayer “places our intellect in the brilliance of God’s light” and “exposes our will to the warmth of God’s heavenly love.” Continue reading “Joseph Boenzi – “Francis de Sales and the bases for salesian prayer” in “Journal of Salesian Studies””
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””
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