Francis Preston – “Response to Paper of Fr. Joe Boenzi” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”

Towards the end of his paper, Fr. Boenzi makes reference to the “pastoral heart” of Francis de Sales and how “as he looked at the separated city of Geneva, his longing converted into a program of action and a journey of continual conversion.” And with reference to Don Bosco Fr. Boenzi comments: “At the end of the day, the Da mihi animas is a prayer and a gesture that becomes a life long investment. Continue reading “Francis Preston – “Response to Paper of Fr. Joe Boenzi” in “Journal of Salesian Studies””

Arcadio Cuadrado,Julián Sánchez – “Inchiesta sulla vocazione salesiana nella Spagna contemporanea” in “La vocazione salesiana”

Il testo tratta di un’inchiesta condotta nella primavera del 1981 su giovani religiosi salesiani nelle ispettorie di Madrid e Bilbao in Spagna, presentando i risultati relativi alle motivazioni vocazionali, alla perseveranza nella vocazione salesiana, all’identità salesiana e alla formazione dei Salesiani.

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Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Spiritualité et mission. Disciples et apôtres du Ressuscité” in “Actes du Conseil général”

Le Recteur Majeur s’adresse aux confrères salésiens, célébrant la Résurrection du Christ et soulignant l’importance de leur mission de renouvellement humain à travers l’amour divin.

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Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “«Ceci est mon corps, qui est pour vous. Faites cela en mémoire de moi» (1 Co 11,24). Faire l’Eucharistie pour devenir eucharistie” in “Actes du Conseil général”

Le Recteur Majeur s’adresse aux confrères avec une grande affection, revenant de la Vème Conférence de l’Épiscopat Latinoaméricain et des Caraïbes à Aparecida, Brésil. Il décrit cette conférence comme une expérience ecclésiale extraordinaire et exprime l’espoir qu’elle apportera de l’espoir et de la vie aux peuples du continent, grâce à une Église, et aux Salésiens au sein de celle-ci, qui devient disciple du Christ, remplie d’amour, de fidélité et de courage missionnaire.

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Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “«Esto es mi cuerpo, que se entrega por vosotros. Haced esto en memoria mìa» (1 Cor 11 ,24). Hacer la Eucaristía para hacerse Eucaristía” in “Actas del Consejo general”

Os saludo con gran afecto, a mi regreso de Aparecida, Brasil, sede de la V Conferencia del Episcopado Latinoamericano y del Caribe, que ha contado con la participación de 13 Obispos Salesianos y dos FMA, además de la del Rector Mayor. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “«Esto es mi cuerpo, que se entrega por vosotros. Haced esto en memoria mìa» (1 Cor 11 ,24). Hacer la Eucaristía para hacerse Eucaristía” in “Actas del Consejo general””

Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Espiritualidade e missão. Discípulos e apóstolos do Ressuscitado” in “Atos do conselho geral”

Nesta carta, o Reitor-Mor saúda os irmãos Salesianos, desejando-lhes uma celebração alegre do mistério da Encarnação e refletindo sobre sua importância para a vida e missão salesiana. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Espiritualidade e missão. Discípulos e apóstolos do Ressuscitado” in “Atos do conselho geral””

Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Espiritualidad y misión. Discípulos y apóstoles de Jesús Resuscitado” in “Actas del Consejo general”

Os saludo con la inmensa alegría del Señor Jesús resucitado, nuevo Adán, que nos hace discípulos y apóstoles para realizar su misión de renovar en profundidad a la humanidad, liberándola de toda clase de mal y transformándola con la fuerza del Amor. Fue en una solemnidad de Pascua cuando Don Bosco pudo finalmente encontrar un ‘techado’ para empezar su misión educativa pastoral en favor de los jóvenes pobres y abandonados. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Espiritualidad y misión. Discípulos y apóstoles de Jesús Resuscitado” in “Actas del Consejo general””

Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Spirituality and mission. Disciples and apostles of the Risen Lord” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

In this letter, the Rector Major extends Easter greetings and discusses significant events, including Spirituality Days and a theological seminar on consecrated life. They highlight the importance of evangelization in the context of the Church’s mission and express solidarity with Japan following a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “Spirituality and mission. Disciples and apostles of the Risen Lord” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””

Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me” (1Cor 11,24). Making the Eucharist in order to become Eucharist” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

In this letter, the author shares their reflections on the Eucharist, acknowledging that some may find it repetitive given past discussions. However, they express a personal need to revisit the topic due to its significance. The letter hints at serious concerns that will be addressed regarding the Eucharistic mystery and its role in their lives and pastoral work. Continue reading “Pascual Chavez Villanueva – “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me” (1Cor 11,24). Making the Eucharist in order to become Eucharist” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””

Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco”

On the feast of St. Joseph, the Rector Major reflects on the new text of the Constitutions, which presents St. Joseph as one of the patrons entrusted to the Congregation by Don Bosco himself. St. Joseph’s intercession is invoked by every Salesian in the formula of profession. Continue reading “Egidio Viganò – “Letter of the Rector Major” in “Acts of the General Council of the Salesian Society of St John Bosco””

Francis J. Moloney – “Salesians beyond 2000” in “Journal of Salesian Studies”

In the article, Fr. Frank looks at the images of God and Community and poses questions that young people in Western Societies are facing on the threshold of the Third Millennium. He moves from the contemporary to the scriptural, and looks at the figure of Jesus and questions of discipleship as posed in the New Testament. What is the significance of discipleship in the Gospels? How does this significance speak to our reality? to our vocation as Christians, and as Salesians? These are the questions of the middle portion of Fr. Moloney’ s reflections.

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