And the Star Stopped Over a Wheelchair

Encounters on Epiphany with wonderful people with a good heart and a radiant faith By Ángel Cardinal Fernández Artime Dear friends of the Salesian Bulletin, together with my affectionate greetings, I offer you my best wishes for the New Year 2024 that we have just begun. I sincerely hope that it will be a year filled with God’s presence in our lives and rich in … Continue reading And the Star Stopped Over a Wheelchair

Indigenous People speak up at VOICES, Cambodia

(ANS – Kep) – The Social Communication team of the Cambodia Salesian delegation of the province of Thailand organized a two-day innovative program, “VOICES,” at Don Bosco Kep (a technical school and children center at the southeast seacoast of Cambodia) on the 27 and 28 of January with the participation of representatives from 8 indigenous groups. As a continuation of the second version of the “Voices” … Continue reading Indigenous People speak up at VOICES, Cambodia

February 2024 – Pope’s Prayer Intention

FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL We pray that those with a terminal illness, and their families, receive the necessary physical and spiritual care and accompaniment. Monthly Prayer FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL Grant, O Lord of life, That we may savor every season of our lives as a gift filled with promise for the future. Grant that we may lovingly accept your will, and place ourselves each … Continue reading February 2024 – Pope’s Prayer Intention

Don Bosco and young people. Fr. Costa: “Fight loneliness and give hope for life”

(ANS – Rome) – “Hope is a dimension of faith and can give meaning to daily life. We must make people understand the value of a life lived from the perspective of a project to be carried out with others and among these a friendly, personal, and merciful God.” This is how Fr Joseph Costa, co-spokesperson of the Salesian Congregation, spoke on the day commemorating Saint … Continue reading Don Bosco and young people. Fr. Costa: “Fight loneliness and give hope for life”

Small Business Members of the Year Award for the Salesian Family Youth Center

(Boyle Heights, California) – The Salesian Family Youth Center proudly accepted the “Small Business Member of the Year” award from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, January 25th. The LA Chamber has provided us with a platform to forge meaningful partnerships and collaborations with various organizations, all with the shared goal of enhancing the lives of children and young people in Boyle Heights. … Continue reading Small Business Members of the Year Award for the Salesian Family Youth Center

Braves and Bishop Celebrate the Feast Day of School Patron, St. John Bosco

By Andy Ortiz Editors note: The following article was published in The Brave News on January 31, 2024 The St. John Bosco High School community comes together today to celebrate the Feast of Don Bosco with our Auxiliary Bishop Marc Trudeau and to honor the influence of our Salesian patron (Bellflower, California) – Our school Mass celebrating the Feast of Don Bosco takes place in … Continue reading Braves and Bishop Celebrate the Feast Day of School Patron, St. John Bosco

Jesús Señor y Salvador

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Nuestras Escrituras de este quinto domingo comienzan con la visión oscura y miserable de la vida de Job. Estaba azotado por la enfermedad y el abandono. Sintió cada momento doloroso y de abandono. No había curación a la vista. “Nunca volveré a ver la felicidad”. — Por cierto, ¿cuándo fue la última vez que tuviste un día perfecto? ¿No es … Continue reading Jesús Señor y Salvador

How to Combat Loneliness

By Sheila Kun RN, BA, BSN, MS You might recall this write-up about seniors in their aging process and the challenges ahead of them. The following captures the scenario that seniors might be facing: Be aware that the people surrounding you are less and less. Your grandparents, parents, uncles, and aunts probably have gone before you by now. You are left with families or friends … Continue reading How to Combat Loneliness