Paolo Albera, sacerdote salesiano, rivolge importanti comunicazioni agli ispettori della Società Salesiana riguardanti la gestione degli istituti e delle attività educative.
Paolo Albera – “Sulla vita di fede” in “Lettere circolari di Don Paolo Albera ai salesiani”
L’articolo discute l’importanza della vita di fede, evidenziando tre diverse fasi della vita spirituale cristiana. Esplora i germi della fede insiti nell’anima umana fin dalla nascita e i benefici derivanti dalla fede, che abbracciano un’ampia gamma di aspetti esistenziali.
Paolo Albera – “Per il monumento al venerabile D. Bosco” in “Lettere circolari di Don Paolo Albera ai salesiani”
L’articolo riporta una lettera datata 22 novembre 1912, indirizzata ai confratelli salesiani, in cui si discute la possibilità della beatificazione di Don Bosco e l’iniziativa degli ex-allievi per erigere un monumento in suo onore.
Paolo Albera – “Sull’ubbidienza” in “Lettere circolari di Don Paolo Albera ai salesiani”
L’estratto fornito presenta una riflessione incentrata sull’ubbidienza, vista come virtù fondamentale nel contesto religioso dei salesiani.
Paolo Albera – “Anticipazione del XII Capitolo generale per i due centenari di Maria Ausiliatrice e di D. Bosco” in “Lettere circolari di Don Paolo Albera ai salesiani”
La circolare, datata 5 aprile 1914, annuncia una decisione del Capitolo superiore dei salesiani riguardante l’anticipazione del Capitolo generale previsto per il 1916.
Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society”
The letter refers to the figure of Don Michele Rua and his teachings, which are examples of a full and devoted life. Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society””
Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Superior General” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society”
Contents:
- 1. The new series of the “Acts of the Superior Council”
- 2. Consoling union of minds and hearts
- 3. Our responsibility in the light of the Acts of the XIXth General Chapter
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.
Michael Mendl – “New information on the salesians’coming to New York” in “Journal of Salesian studies”
Fr. Michael Mendl, in his research has discovered “a long missing letter” that states Don Bosco’s refusal to send Salesians to New York in 1848. This letter completes Michael Mendl ‘s article in the Journal on founding Salesian work in New York. (Vol. XI, No. I, Spring 2000).
Charles N. Bransom – “Sons of Don Bosco, successors of the apostles, salesian bishops” in “Journal of Salesian studies”
Charles N. Bransom, Jr. has graciously offered his study of Salesian Bishops for our publication. This study of 196 Salesian bishops stands as a historical record of Salesian presence in the hierarchical Church.
Nicola Palmisano – Anche il fragno fiorisce. Don Francesco Convertini missionario salesiano
Lo studio presenta la biografia di Don Francesco Convertini, un sacerdote salesiano missionario che ha trascorso oltre quaranta anni in India al servizio degli umili in nome di Cristo. Scritta con passione e impegno dall’autore, l’opera si concentra sulla vita straordinaria di Don Convertini, svelando la sua umanità, la sua fede incrollabile e il suo impegno per i più bisognosi. Continue reading “Nicola Palmisano – Anche il fragno fiorisce. Don Francesco Convertini missionario salesiano”
Arthur Lenti – “Key-concepts, concerns and fears of a Founder-Don Bosco in his declining years Part II” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
In an article which appeared in an earlier issue of this Journal, I described some of Don Bosco’s concerns, as he expressed them in meetings of his council and in sessions of General Chapters held during the last decade of his life.
Michael Ribotta – “Discovering America: Father Raphael Pipemi and the first salesian missionaries in North America” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
A young Italian immigrant, Angelo Petazzi, watched anxiously as the English steamship, the Werra, approached New York harbor. Clutched in his hand was a letter from the then Salesian superior general, Father Michael Rua, which informed him of the impending arrival of a group of four Salesians in New York. At their head was Father Raphael Piperni.
Arthur Lenti – “The Bosco-Gastaldi Conflict (1872-82), Part I” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
The conflict between Archbishop Lawrence Gastaldi and Don Bosco may at first sight appear to have been, to put a facile contemporary label on it, a typical confrontation between institution and charism.
Michael Ribotta,Natale Cerrato – “EXPO’ 84 and Don Bosco’s peerless-to- paper-to-print presentation” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”
Turin’s EXPO ’84 was to become the bittersweet culmination of Don Bosco’s remarkable and varied career as publisher, author, and printer. For almost 40 years he had been active in the cause of the Catholic press and as editor of educational publications.