In 2019 Strenna focuses on the vital role of evangelization and catechesis in our Salesian mission. It challenges us to maintain Don Bosco’s educational vision in diverse, often non-Christian societies. Continue reading “Ángel Fernández Artime – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society””
In this letter, the Rector Major provides updates and reflections following the recent plenary session of the General Council. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Educating to the faith in the school” in “Acts of the General Council””
In this letter, the Rector Major addresses the adoption of middle-class standards of living within the Salesian Congregation, emphasizing its implications for their vocation and values. Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – “«Work and self-restraint»: the answer to upward social mobility ” in “Acts of The Superior Counsil of the Salesian Society””
In this letter on the feast of the Birthday of the Virgin Mary, the Rector Major invites reflection on God’s call and grace in our vocation. He announces the upcoming Synod on consecrated life, stressing its role in renewing holiness and service in the Church. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “An invitation to bear greater witness to our consecration” in “Acts of the General Council””
In this letter, the Rector Major shares his reflections following a special retreat in the Holy Land commemorating the centenary of Salesian presence in Palestine. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “There is still good ground where the seed can fall” in “Acts of the General Council””
In this letter, the Rector Major reflects on recent visits to Salesian provinces and the ongoing session of the General Council. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “An ecclesial message of new evangelization” in “Acts of the General Council””
This letter highlights the Salesian commitment to mission and evangelization, referencing the Pope’s Encyclical “Redemptoris Missio” and recent events like the Latin-American Missionary Congress. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “The Pope’s appeal for the missions” in “Acts of the General Council””
This letter shares updates from the Rector Major’s recent journey to Latin America, focusing on the importance of unity within the Salesian Congregation. Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society””
The Don Bosco Centenary Year was a significant and demanding event for the Salesian Family. It marks the end of a period of redefining our vocation through three General Chapters and the beginning of a phase of renewed vocational awareness and missionary effectiveness. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “The Don Bosco centenary and our renewal” in “Acts of the Superior Council””
April 3rd marks the centenary of the Church’s definitive approval of the Salesian Constitutions, a significant milestone comparable to national constitutional anniversaries. This historic event highlights a century of the Salesian vocation’s growth within the Church. Continue reading “Luigi Ricceri – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
El Rector Mayor les escribe después de la solemnidad de María Auxiliadora, que ha vivido en Valdocco, donde, junto a numerosos participantes, ha inaugurado, primero con una concelebración eucarística y luego con un acto cultural, los trabajos de restauración de la Basílica llevados a cabo hasta hoy. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Con el coraje de don Bosco en las nuevas fronteras de la comunicaciòn social” in “Actas del Consejo general””
El Rector Mayor los saluda con todo el afecto que Dios Padre ha derramado sobre nosotros, dándonos a su Hijo unigénito, nacido de María por la fuerza del Espíritu. Lo hace al comienzo del año 2005, en el que celebramos el 40° aniversario de la conclusión del Concilio Vaticano II, verdadero Pentecostés para la Iglesia, llamada a renovarse continuamente para reflejar más fielmente el rostro de su Señor. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Cristo amò a su Iglesia y se entregò a sì mismo por ella. Comentario al Aguinaldo de 2005” in “Actas del Consejo general””
Le Recteur Majeur écrit tandis qu’il participe au Synode extraordinaire des Évêques. Il pense à vous, à notre Famille, et aux jeunes. Il découvre dans ce Synode tant de richesses pour la vie, tant de directives pour l’action, et tant d’espérances pour l’avenir qu’il ne peut s’empêcher de vous en parler pour notre avantage à tous, notre sanctification et notre apostolat. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Actualité et force de Vatican Il” in “Actes du Conseil supérieur””
Le Recteur Majeur vous écrit dans l’ambiance joyeuse du récent consistoire où le Saint-Père a élevé au cardinalat trois de nos très estimés confrères pour le service du ministère de Pierre : Son Éminence Rosalio Castillo Lara, archevêque titulaire de Precausa et président de la Commission pontificale pour l’interprétation authentique du code de droit canon ; Son Éminence Miguel Obando Bravo, archevêque de Managua au Nicaragua (Amérique centrale) ; et Son Éminence Adolphe Stickler, archevêque titulaire de Bolsena, bibliothécaire et archiviste du Saint-Siège. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “La lettre de Jean-Paul Il aux jeunes ” in “Actes du Conseil supérieur””
Le Recteur Majeur et le Conseil supérieur arrivent à la fin du sexennat de leur mandat de service. Ce Conseil a été très actif et fraternel. Au nom de chacun de ses collègues, il tient à remercier les Provinciaux et tous les Confrères pour la communion et la collaboration expérimentées ensemble au cours de ces années de travail intense et d’espérance. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Don Bosco Saint” in “Actes du Conseil supérieur””
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