Ringraziando Iddio anche in quest’anno vi posso fare riverenza, o preziosissimi amici miei, e se cortesi e graziosi come per lo passato voi presterete orecchio alle mie parole, io mi fo animo a farvi un progetto che spero contrassegnerà in modo speciale il 1873, 21 della mia vita pubblica, e del principio della mia fortuna nello avere contratto amicizia con Voi.
Continue reading “Giovanni Bosco – Il Galantuomo. Almanacco per l’anno 1873”
Questo libro è stato compilato per voi e vorrebbe essere ad un tempo un ricordo ed un augurio. Vi dirò candidamente che, scorrendo queste pagine, voi non tarderete a constatare che di mio non c’è proprio nulla. Non troverete che la parola del Padre dilettissimo, confermata e resa più viva dai suoi fulgidissimi esempi. Continue reading “Luigi Terrone – Lo spirito di San Giovanni Bosco. Documenti ed esempi di vita cristiana”
La riedizione delle meditazioni che Don Bosco scrisse per i suoi giovani nel celebre libretto “Il Giovane provveduto”, che moltissime persone ci hanno a più riprese richiesto di stampare, merita, a cento anni di distanza, qualche parola di presentazione.
In questo libro, o cattolico lettore, troverai una copiosa raccolta di pratiche di pietà ricavate dai più accreditati autori.
This article explores two traditions on Marriage from the New Testament to Francis de Sales. It shows that although the Doctor of love’s position that marriage is a vocation and sacramental way to fully live in Jesus is at odds with the council of Trent, which holds that religious life is the highest state, the Salesian theology of marriage is in fact robustly represented in a multifaceted Patristic Tradition. Continue reading “Terence McGoldrick – “The ascent of marriage as vocation and sacrament. Francis de Sales’ christian humanist theology of marriage. A new and old Vision between two competing traditions on the highest vocation from the Apostolic Church to Erasmus” in “Salesianum””
Un divoto esercizio indirizzato ad implorare la Divina Misericordia nei primi tre giorni per la conversione de’ peccatori, e nei tre seguenti a ringraziarla dei benefizii compartiti.
Continue reading “Giovanni Bosco – Esercizio di divozione alla misericordia di Dio”
After some introductory remarks establishing the linkage between the reality of God as trinity and the human person, we will look at how Francis develops his Christian anthropology upon this linkage.
Spiritualità è oggi la parola corrente per significare una dottrina di vita spirituale, un ordine cioè di principii sulla perfezione cristiana e un coordinamento di mezzi per acquistarla. Un tempo, invece dell’astratto, si preferiva in generale il concreto “ spirito “. Il primo termine sembrerebbe indicare prevalentemente un sistema, il secondo un metodo; ma nella pratica uno vale l’altro.
Continue reading “Eugenio Ceria – “La spiritualità di San Francesco di Sales” in “Salesianum””
On January 1st, 2006, my predecessor Fr. Pascual Chávez Villanueva introduced the yearly Strenna with a focus on family and life, echoing John Paul II’s call and honoring Mamma Margaret’s legacy. Continue reading “Ángel Fernández Artime – “We are family! Every home, a school of life and love” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
This letter discusses the significance of recognizing and sharing God’s mercy, echoing the words of Saint Augustine and Cardinal Walter Kasper. Pope Francis’ Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy calls believers to embody mercy as a powerful witness. Rooted in Vatican II’s tradition, the Jubilee emphasizes mercy as central to the Church’s mission. Continue reading “Ángel Fernández Artime – “Merciful like the Father. Jubilee Year Salesian Letter” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
The Rector Major reflects on the significance of the year 2000, not just as a unique moment in the calendar but as a cultural milestone with unforeseen consequences for individuals and humanity as a whole. It urges us to retrospectively evaluate the past century and to rekindle hopes for the future and beyond. Continue reading “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””
In this letter to fellow members of the Congregation, the Rector Major extends warm Christmas greetings and reflects on the significance of God’s incarnation. They highlight the recent Apostolic Exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium” by Pope Francis as a transformative document, emphasizing the urgency of evangelization in today’s world. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “«Da mihi animas, cetera tolle». Let us draw upon the spiritual experience of Don Bosco, in order to walk in holiness according to our specific vocation. «The glory of God and the salvation of souls». Third year of preparation for the Bicentenary of his birth” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
In this letter, written on the 150th anniversary of the Congregation’s founding, the author reflects on recent activities and events, highlighting the significance of spiritual renewal and rediscovery of the Constitutions. They also commemorate the exemplary life of Don Rua, the first Successor of Don Bosco. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Bringing the Gospel to the young. Strenna 2010. Centenary of the death of Don Michael Rua” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
The Rector Major explains the title of the letter, clarifying that it’s not about celebrating Christmas in July but rather revisiting the theme of “poverty” to encourage greater courage in their renewal efforts. He suggests that poverty is closely linked to the obligation of educating youth in faith, as emphasized in the General Chapter. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the Superior Council of the salesian society””
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