The Rector Major writes with a focus on the Resurrection. This year, the solemnity offers a unique chance to center our attention on Jesus Christ, aligning with the Church’s emphasis in anticipation of the Jubilee of the year 2000. 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 writing at the beginning of the year L997, expressing hopes for a happy and fruitful year marked by the presence of the Lord in community life and pastoral duties. He envisions recipients as deeply committed to implementing GC24, which serves as the collective agenda for the next six years. This commitment is reinforced by reports received from the Provinces. 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 letter begins with warm greetings and a sense of unity among the recipients, emphasizing the importance of carrying out Jesus’ missionary program. It highlights Don Bosco’s missionary vision and the early missions of the Salesian Congregation. The focus then shifts to discussing the American South-Cone Region, detailing its composition and historical connections among its member countries. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “And preach as you go, saying ‘the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand’, (Mt 10,7) Presentation of the America South-Cone Region” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
The letter reflects on the significance of Mary, Mother of God, in the context of Jesus’ humanity and development, drawing parallels between her role and that of every mother in nurturing their children. It emphasizes the unique mission of the family in fostering the full human growth of children, mirroring the development of Jesus in the Holy Family. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years and in favour with God and man (Lk 2,52)” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
The letter extends warm greetings and gratitude to the recipients in the Western European Region. It acknowledges the region’s growth and contributions to the Salesian Congregation. Recent events, including a joint retreat and youth gatherings, are highlighted. The letter also addresses media allegations regarding abuse, with provincial leaders denying any institutional policy and reaffirming commitment to accountability and youth welfare. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “I give thanks to God each time I remember You” (Phil 1,3). Presentation of the Western European Region” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
The Rector Major recounts his recent travels undertaken for the purpose of animation. In September, he visited Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil; in October, North Belgium and Holland; and in November, he participated in two important “Team visits” in Delhi with the Indian provinces and in Thailand with those of the Far East. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco””
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The Rector Major invites the Confreres to prepare themselves for the General Chapter. Continue reading “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””
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Il decennio 1870-1880 è stato cruciale per le opere di Don Bosco, segnando la fondazione delle Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice e della Pia Unione dei Cooperatori salesiani, nonché l’espansione dei salesiani in Francia e in Argentina. È stato un periodo di crescita, con la diffusione del “Bollettino salesiano” e l’aumento del sostegno da parte di simpatizzanti. Continue reading “Pietro Stella – “Don Bosco e la formazione dei suoi religiosi nel decennio 1870-1880” in “Vita religiosa guanelliana e formazione””
L’articolo, che qui presentiamo, si colloca nella linea di un certo tipo di ricerca, sociologico-demografica, molto attuale e preferita da P. Stella anche per la preparazione del III volume dell’opera Don Bosco nella storia della religiosità cattolica, che completerà la descrizione della vita di Don Bosco (vol. I) e della sua mentalità religiosa e spirituale (vol. II) con quella dell’ambiente socio- economico della sua attività e delle sue opere. Continue reading “Pietro Stella – “Cattolicesimo in Italia e laicato nelle congregazioni religiose: il caso dei Coadiutori Salesiani (1854-1974)” in “Salesianum””
Michael Mendl presents us with his essay on the dreams of Don Bosco. His study is a corrective for those who expect to find extensive prophecies of the future in Don Bosco’s words. Nevertheless the dreams are an important element in the life and spirituality of Don Bosco.
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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