(ANS – Lisbon) – Pope Francis spoke to more than one and a half million young people gathered in Tejo Park in Lisbon for the final act of World Youth Day 2023. To them, who are the present and the future, he repeats that they must not become discouraged and that they must not fear even when they feel powerless in the face of the … Continue reading Closing Mass of WYD Lisbon 2023
(ANS– Rome) – The series of articles conceived and produced by Fr. Maciej Makuła, SDB, member of the Social Communication Sector, continues to be published, revolving around the theme of Communication in the Salesian Family. On this occasion, for the month of August, the reflection concerns the media communication carried out by the Church, an institution that in order to be able to speak once … Continue reading The Media Communication of the Church in an Era of Change
By Luis Chacon The vibrant participation of young people and leaders from the Salesian Family of the Western United States on day #3 of World Youth Day in Lisbon was marked by spiritual growth, fellowship, and a powerful message of social justice and inclusion. The day commenced with an engaging catechism session, where representatives of St. Dominic Savio Parish and the Salesian Family Youth Center … Continue reading Embracing Social Justice and Pope Francis’ Message of Inclusion
By Luis Chacon World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 has been an awe-inspiring event for the young people and leaders representing the Salesian Province of United States West. Almost 30 pilgrims from the province embarked on a journey of faith and unity, joining more than 350,000 participants from over 150 countries in a celebration of their shared beliefs and devotion. Day #1 The inaugural Mass at … Continue reading World Youth Day Lisbon Day 1 and 2
by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Este 19º domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, ciclo ‘A’, reúne nuevamente a Moisés y Elías. La semana pasada, en la Transfiguración, estuvieron junto a Jesús, uno a cada lado, mientras revelaba su divinidad. Ahora, por medio de señales maravillosas, Elías ha llegado al Monte Horeb, la Montaña de Dios, recordándonos que a través de toda clase de aflicciones, el Señor misericordioso … Continue reading Viajando Con Jesús
by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB This 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time ‘A’ brings Moses and Elijah together again. Last week at the Transfiguration they stood side by side with Jesus as he revealed his divinity. Now, by wondrous signs, Elijah had arrived at Mount Horeb, the Mountain of God, and we are reminded that through all sorts of distress, the merciful Lord ever awaits our … Continue reading Journeying With Jesus
