By Judy Alvarez Don Bosco found profound purpose in his life through three great loves: Jesus in the Eucharist, Mary Help of Christians, and the Holy Father, the Pope. The Salesian Family actively expresses its devotion to Jesus and the Blessed Mother through practices like Sunday/daily Mass, visits to the Blessed Sacrament, the Holy Rosary, and reciting three Hail Marys. However, the question arises: how … Continue reading Praying for Pope Francis
By Jesús Ángel Cid (ANS – Luanco) – The Rector Major of the Salesians, Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime, celebrated his first Mass as a Cardinal on All Saints’ Day in Luanco, his hometown, rendering this occasion a historical moment. Ever since his ordination to the priesthood in 1987, the inhabitants of Luanco and the other surrounding villages were used to attending Masses celebrated by Fr. … Continue reading The Rector Major Celebrates His First Mass as Cardinal in His Hometown
From Don Bosco Tech On this Veterans Day, Bosco Tech alumnus Mario Diaz (ME ’86) has presented to Don Bosco Tech senior Anthony Ramirez a $92,000 ROTC scholarship to a UC or CSU, on behalf of the U.S. Army. Mr. Diaz is the Deputy Under the Secretary of the Army. Don Bosco Tech is very grateful to him for coming back to his alma mater, … Continue reading Passing the Torch this Veteran’s Day
By Luis Chacon As members of the Salesian family, our commitment revolves around the comprehensive growth of children and young people. This duty mirrors the ethos of our founder, Don Bosco, who stayed abreast of technological advancements to better educate the youth. In this spirit, Juan Carlos Montenegro and I participated in the “Education Summit,” an event organized by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of … Continue reading The Vital Role of Interpersonal Relationships: The Human Component and Artificial Intelligence
(ANS – Rome) – “Do not be afraid of new technologies!” The words were from John Paul II in 2005, in his Apostolic Letter, “The Rapid Development”. Fr. Maciej Makuła, a member of the Social Communication Sector, used these words to title his latest work, a series of contributions on Communication in the Church and in the Salesian Family. The Pope, as Fr. Makuła explains, repeats … Continue reading “Do Not be Afraid of New Technologies!”
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Esta semana, después del 33º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, prestemos plena atención al mensaje del Evangelio de Jesús. Mateo lo sitúa sentado en el Monte de los Olivos, mirando hacia atrás hacia el Monte del Templo, aún dorado bajo el sol de la tarde. Estamos en la Semana Santa. El comentario de un discípulo sobre lo hermoso que es todo … Continue reading Hablar Claramente de las Escrituras
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB This week following the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, let’s give full attention to the Gospel message of Jesus. Matthew places Him seated on the Mount of Olives Looking back toward the Temple Mount still golden in the evening sun. It is within Holy Week. A disciple’s remark on how beautiful it all is prompted Jesus to give a detailed … Continue reading Plain Talk from Scripture
