Day: May 8, 2024

Salesian Spirituality

The “Secret of Mary” in Our Journey to Holiness

By Judy Alvarez Every May 24th, the Salesian Family celebrates with joy and thanksgiving the Feast of Mary Help of Christians. As a family, many also prepare for the celebration through the Worldwide Novena to Mary Help of Christians, May 15-23. The Salesian headquarters in Rome have prepared resources to unite the Salesian Family in prayer and deepen our devotion to Mary Help of Christians. … Continue reading The “Secret of Mary” in Our Journey to Holiness

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Province News, Salesian Spirituality

International Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition by Blessed Carlo Acutis

By Judy Alvarez “Miracles of the Eucharist are divine interventions aimed at confirming the real presence of the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist.” +Carlo Acutis This weekend the community of St. Dominic Savio Church in Bellflower, California will host the International Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles created and designed by the Blessed Carlo Acutis. All are welcome to explore this exhibit currently on … Continue reading International Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition by Blessed Carlo Acutis

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Youth Ministry

5th ESA Continental Meeting: Together for the Present and Future of Salesian Education

(ANS – Guadalajara) – As part of the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the Salesian School in America (ESA, in Spanish), the 5th ESA Continental Meeting was held from 1 to 5 May at the Anáhuac Chapalita Institute in Guadalajara, State of Jalisco, Mexico, under the motto: “Together for the present and future of Salesian education”. The event was attended by around 237 people from 47 Provinces – including the … Continue reading 5th ESA Continental Meeting: Together for the Present and Future of Salesian Education

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Social Communications

Shaping Tomorrow: Education in the Digital Age

ANS – Rome) – In the digital era, many people think that communicating is having the possibility of accessing social networks, following a profile, “liking” attention-grabbing posts, sharing daily memes, or sending the “San Antonio chain” on WhatsApp… On the other hand, many people think that “communicating” means producing digital content, posting it on a social network and getting lots of “Likes”, without realising that they … Continue reading Shaping Tomorrow: Education in the Digital Age

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Salesian World News

Flood Emergency in the State of Rio Grande do Sul: The Province of Porto Alegre Commits to Helping

ANS – Porto Alegre) – Brazil is in a state of natural disaster following the disastrous floods that have hit the State of Rio Grande do Sul, in the extreme south of the country, the worst since 1941, since April 27, 2024. The most affected area was around Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, where in some locations, 150 mm of rain fell in 24 … Continue reading Flood Emergency in the State of Rio Grande do Sul: The Province of Porto Alegre Commits to Helping

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