Per sconfiggere l’indifferenza in materia religiosa e orientare il popolo ad accettare la sola religione vera e salvatrice, ossia la religione cattolica guidata dal papa di Roma, don Bosco si fece apologeta. Continue reading “Francis Desramaut – “Don Bosco e l’indifferenza religiosa” in “I giovani fra indifferenza e nuova religiosità. Situazione e orientamenti””
È Don Bosco uno « scrittore spirituale »? Certamente no. È un « maestro spirituale »? Certamente si. In queste due affermazioni stanno ad un tempo la ragion d’essere e la difficoltà della presente opera. Continue reading “Giovanni Bosco – Scritti spirituali. Volume 1”
Es evidente que las vocaciones religiosas han venido disminuyendo significativamente, pero también es evidente la pluralidad de mundos juveniles que han venido interpelando y confrontando nuestra manera de hacer pastoral y, mucho más, nuestra manera de hacer la propuesta vocacional específica. Continue reading “Yolima Elena Posada Perdomo – “La dimensión vocacional de la misión educativa” in “Atti del Congresso Internazionale, Roma 20-23 settembre 2018, Vol. 2””
In 1998, all provinces were actively involved in preparing and conducting Provincial Chapters, a grace bestowed upon all ninety-one circumscriptions. These events were anticipated to profoundly impact the life of the entire Congregation. Continue reading “Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco””
At the time of writing this letter, the GC24 has been distributed to all the Provinces. Following the initial communication during the Chapter and subsequent transmissions by participants, the official edition has been disseminated through Acts in various languages. This edition includes documents in line with the Constitutions, as well as supplementary texts for a deeper understanding of the event and the guidelines provided. 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””
The General Council, having convened for the plenary session, deliberated on the forthcoming General Chapter’s theme and objectives in light of the challenges confronting the Congregation. Preceding the Team Visits, an in-depth examination of these challenges was undertaken, with the visits offering further insights. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – «Witnesses to the radical approach of the Gospel». Called to live in fidelity Don Bosco’s apostolic project. “Work and temperance” 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””
In the midst of their rigorous preparations through prayer and study for the upcoming GC23, the Rector Major extends an invitation to focus on the exemplary “salesian spirit” embodied by Don Bosco’s third successor, Fr. Philip Rinaldi. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the salesian society of St John Bosco””
The letter underscores the centrality of the Eucharist in the Jubilee celebration, echoing the Holy Father’s emphasis. It highlights the Eucharist as the core of Christian faith and life, offering communion with the Risen Christ. Continue reading “Juan Edmundo Vecchi – “This is my body, which is given for you” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””
Chi un giorno vorrà cimentarsi nella ricostruzione storica dei percorsi di attuazione del Concilio Vaticano II da parte della Famiglia Salesiana, si troverà ad analizzare una varietà di eventi e realizzazioni, coordinati dall’alto o promananti dalla base, che testimoniano l’entusiasmo, la cordiale apertura e il grande fervore operativo del postconcilio. Continue reading “Aldo Giraudo – “Interrogativi e spinte della Chiesa del postconcilio sulla spiritualità salesiana” in “La spiritualità salesiana in un mondo che cambia””
Fr. Moloney offers an historical look at how the image of the Good Shepherd came to be connected with the person of Don Bosco and the Salesian charism, and how this connection is relatively new.
He then presents an interesting insight on the Good Shepherd image on the Salesian cross received by those who take their perpetual vows within the Congregation.
«Vocazione» è un concetto e una prospettiva religiosa, anzi originalmente biblica. La principale fonte di riflessione sulla vocazione è ancora la Sacra Scrittura con le grandi vocazioni dei «chiamati da Dio»: Abramo, Mosè, i Profeti, Maria, gli Apostoli, Paolo. Il concetto di vocazione viene svuotato del suo contenuto specifico se lo si interpreta come attitudine e interesse professionale senza riferimento personale a Colui che chiama.
Si propone un’analisi dell’opera “Consigli e proposte agli emigranti italiani alle regioni patagoniche dell’America del Sud” di Domenico Milanesio, scritta nel 1904, nel contesto della realtà migratoria vissuta dall’Italia e dall’Argentina fino alla fine del XIX secolo e principio del XX, relativa alla pastorale migratoria cattolica e salesiana ed alla situazione di sviluppo sociale, economico e politico del territorio della Patagonia recentemente incorporato alla nazione.
La experiencia educativa salesiana ha integrado los elementos del sistema preventivo con la propuesta de acompañamiento psico-social para aportar en la transformación del tejido social colombiano que ha vivido años de conflicto interno, y lograr un cambio en la cultura local a través del “modelo Ciudad Don Bosco”, obra en la cual, durante 50 años, se ha atendido a más de 85.000 niños, niñas, adolescentes y jóvenes que han sido vulnerados en sus derechos fundamentales por causa de fenómenos tales como la violencia intrafamiliar, que provoca la migración desde sus hogares a la calle, o las guerrillas, que los reclutan en sus filas para hacerlos parte de un conflicto sin sentido, o la explotación laboral, que los confina a oscuras minas de carbón acabando con sus sueños.
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