O GOD, in whom we live and move and have our being, you are the Lord of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. You are our refuge and our hope. We thank you for your abundant blessings and the challenges through which we grow as a family, community, and nation. In particular, we give you thanks for: (Those gathered name blessings and challenges.) Loving God, we praise … Continue reading A Communal Prayer for Thanksgiving Day
From Salesian Missions Photo from Salesian Missions (ANS – New Rochelle) – Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries around the globe in recognizing World Children’s Day, also known as Universal Children’s Day. Celebrated each year on November 20th, the day was established in 1954 to promote international togetherness and awareness on children’s issues worldwide. … Continue reading World Children’s Day: Salesian Missions Highlights Social and Educational Programs
From Salesian H.S. Bishop Mora The Salesian H.S. community is rooted in the mission of St. John Bosco, and have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of others. The students and faculty embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving by embodying gratitude in action. Thank you to the students, teachers, and parents of Salesian H.S. for the donations made for the Thanksgiving Canned … Continue reading Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive
(ANS – ECSA) – On Tuesday, November 14th, more than 90 men and women belonging to Salesian social communication in America shared a virtual meeting with Fr. Luis Timossi, Director of the Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation in America (CSFPA). On the occasion, Fr. Timossi offered keys to reading Don Bosco’s “Dream at Nine Years of Age”, whose bicentenary will be celebrated in 2024, highlighted by … Continue reading Meeting of Communicators from the Salesian Provinces of America
From St. Francis H.S. Congratulations to St. Francis H.S. music maestro and trailblazer extraordinaire, Senior Felipe Romero-Vega! This year, he secured a spot in not one, not two, but THREE Honors Choruses—CCS, State Regional, and National Regional! The National Regional Honors Chorus is taking him on a musical journey through the American Southwest, and there’s a chance he’ll steal the spotlight at the National Association … Continue reading St. Francis Music Maestro
By Luis Chacon On November 18th, we commemorate a significant milestone as the Asociación de Damas Salesianas (Salesian Women’s Association) of St. Dominic Savio Parish celebrates its 25th anniversary. Founded by Maria Márquez and Father Miguel, with the unwavering support of Gael Sullivan, this remarkable organization has grown to include 24 dedicated members, with 20 of them having fulfilled their commitment to the cause. The … Continue reading The Anniversary of Asociación de Damas Salesianas at St. Dominic Savio Parish
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB “Llamar a Cristo Nuestro Rey” puede resultar bastante carente de significado para nosotros en el Estados Unidos de hoy en día. Nunca hemos vivido bajo el gobierno de un rey. Pero ciertamente sabemos lo que es la “autoridad”, y este domingo nos insta a reconocer la plena autoridad de Jesús, el Hijo Amado de Dios, por Quien y para Quien … Continue reading Jesús es Rey
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB “To call Christ Our King” can be rather meaningless for us in today’s United States. We have never lived under a king’s rule. But we certainly know what “authority” is, and this Sunday calls on us to acknowledge the full authority of Jesus, Beloved Son of God by Whom and for Whom all things are made. Jesus rules over this … Continue reading Jesus is King
By Sheila Kun RN, BA, BSN, MS If you read my article “The Day is Getting Dark Slowly: A perspective on Aging (Part 1), you have been promised that I would translate a leading article on aging written by a famous author from China. Mr. Daxin Zhou depicted the aging process for the seniors 60 and above as “scenes”. He persuades us to examine these … Continue reading A Perspective on Aging (Part 2)
