Day: July 19, 2024
A Week at Camp St.Francis – How Cool Is It?
By Sheila Kun, Salesian Cooperator This morning, it is 50 degrees at the beautiful Salesian campsite in Aptos, California, 15 minutes from our Watsonville Mary Help of Christian Parish. Most of you would think of a summer camp as a hot and humid place. Not so at Camp St. Francis. The temperature could range from 50 to 78 degrees, all in one day. Just like … Continue reading A Week at Camp St.Francis – How Cool Is It?
A Taste of Camp Savio
By Dianne Lumsdaine and Julia Tafoya, Salesian Cooperators Salesian Cooperators had a very rewarding experience feeding Camp Savio on Monday, July 15, at St. Dominic Savio Church. Ten Cooperators, two aspirants from the Savio English Speaking Center, and a few parish volunteers gathered to serve lunch for over 570 young people, including campers and counselors, ranging in age from Pre-K through young adults. The meal … Continue reading A Taste of Camp Savio
Pope Francis Visits the “Estate Ragazzi in the Vatican” summer center at the San Giuseppe (St Joseph) Sports Centre and Meets the Benefactors
Vatican City, Vatican – July 2024 – Yesterday morning, July 18, Pope Francis visited the “Estate Ragazzi in the Vatican” summer center, accompanied by Fr Franco Fontana, SDB, responsible for organizing the center’s physical, educational, and spiritual activity weeks. After a brief greeting and a thank you to the benefactors at Casa Santa Marta, the Pope moved to the area of the small sports center, … Continue reading Pope Francis Visits the “Estate Ragazzi in the Vatican” summer center at the San Giuseppe (St Joseph) Sports Centre and Meets the Benefactors
Onward and in Shirt Sleeves (3/4)
Don Bosco’s Education Journey (Continued) – By Redaktor Strony / June 14, 2024 / Salesian Bulletin Online – (Continued from previous article) Even today, in a different cultural and social context, Don Bosco’s grasp of things is not all all outdated, but still works. Especially surprising, in the dynamics of rehabilitating children and young people who have entered the penal circuit, is the inventive spirit in creating concrete job opportunities for … Continue reading Onward and in Shirt Sleeves (3/4)
Program for Synod of Young People
(ANS – Rome) – About 300 young people from all over the Salesian world will gather in Valdocco and Colle Don Bosco from August 11 to 16 for a synodal experience of shared life, fun, dialogue and spiritual enrichment. The entire experience has been called “Salesian Youth Synod” and will be held on the occasion of the bicentennial of Don Bosco’s dream at Nine Years of … Continue reading Program for Synod of Young People
Defend Me, O Lord
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB What are the qualities of a good shepherd? Psalm 23 displays them beautifully: He leads me to the green and restful pastures of heaven; there I will be refreshed and my thirst for God satisfied; He guides me on safe paths; my journey may be clouded by darkness of evil, but He is at my side; the power in His staff gives … Continue reading Defend Me, O Lord
Defiéndeme, oh Señor
Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB ¿Cuáles son las cualidades de un buen pastor? El Salmo 23 los muestra bellamente: Él me conduce a los verdes y tranquilos pastos del cielo; allí seré refrescado y mi sed de Dios satisfecha; Él me guía por caminos seguros; Mi camino puede estar nublado por las tinieblas del mal, pero Él está a mi lado. el poder de Su … Continue reading Defiéndeme, oh Señor