THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJORDon Angel Fernandez Artime, SDB When reflecting on all this, I feel I have a little authority to say: “Dear Don Bosco, your Dream is still VERY ALIVE.” Dear friends, readers of the Salesian Bulletin, as I do every month, I send you my personal greetings from my heart, and I am offering you my reflections, motivated by what I … Continue reading Dreams That Keep Coming True
(Los Angeles, California) – Two years ago, the Salesian Family Youth Center embarked on a journey that initially filled our team with apprehension: organizing a Gala. In 2023, our inaugural Salesian Family Youth Center Gala aimed to bring together friends of our center without losing funds critical to supporting the children we serve. Thanks to widespread support, we successfully raised approximately $40,000. Motivated by the … Continue reading Salesian Family Youth Center Gala: Fun for Funds
By Fr. Alejandro Rodriguez, SDB I have had the opportunity to participate three years in a row in our Salesian booth at the annual Religious Education Congress in Anaheim. I usually make myself available to listen, encourage, and share with those who engage in conversation with us. Each year has been different; each experience has been enriching. On this occasion, three elements have caught my attention: 1. … Continue reading Speaking Heart to Heart at Religious Education Congress
P. Alejandro Rodríguez, SDB He tenido la oportunidad de participar tres años consecutivos en nuestro stand salesiano en el Congreso anual de Educación Religiosa en Anaheim. Suelo estar disponible para escuchar, animar y compartir con aquellos que entablan conversación con nosotros. Cada año ha sido diferente; cada experiencia ha sido enriquecedora. En esta ocasión, tres elementos han llamado mi atención: 1. Los participantes cada año … Continue reading Hablando de corazón a corazón en el Congreso de Educación Religiosa
By Victoria Figueroa My name is Victoria Figueroa, and I was recently hired at the Province Youth Ministry Office and given the great opportunity to attend the Religious Education Congress 2024. I had only attended Youth Day as a chaperone. The Congress weekend was an excellent chance for me to be surrounded by many people who are proud of their faith and looking to celebrate … Continue reading RE Congress 2024: What is Your Dream for Young People?
(ANS – Rome) – In the second appointment of the journey towards the Communication 2024 Conference “Shaping Tomorrow,” scheduled to take place from 1 to 7 August 2024 at the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome, the Congregation’s Sector for Social Communication suggests a proactive and attentive look at how to prepare the future of communication in the Salesian Family already now. Let us read it … Continue reading “Shaping Tomorrow” – The Future of Communication in the Salesian Family
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB For some, the 10 Commandments on tablets of stone were quite enough. They offered a burden too hard to follow, better to be forgotten. Yet, lest we forget, Moses added a greatly detailed version in Exodus. He did not think God’s directives were burdensome. Through the desert day and night, God had led Israel toward their haven by the cloud … Continue reading Choose: Fear or Love
Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Para algunos los 10 mandamientos en tablas de piedra eran suficientes. Ofrecían una carga demasiado difícil de seguir, que era mejor olvidar. Sin embargo, para que no lo olvidemos, Moisés añadió una versión muy detallada en Éxodo. No creía que las directivas de Dios fueran gravosas. A través del desierto, día y noche, Dios había guiado a Israel hacia su … Continue reading Escoge: Miedo o Amor
