Day 3 of the Salesian Youth Synod: Reflecting on Dreams, Discovering Purpose

(ANS – Colle Don Bosco) – The third day of the Salesian Youth Synod was filled with interesting activities that left the young people bubbling with energy and enthusiasm. The group activities, the assembly, the magic show and the sharing made the day memorable and fruitful.   After the holy mass, the first session of the Salesian Youth Synod began with an assembly in the newly erected … Continue reading Day 3 of the Salesian Youth Synod: Reflecting on Dreams, Discovering Purpose

Helping the Poor and Marginalized to Help Themselves

(ANS – Rome) – In today’s world, an increasingly active and incisive role is played by the organisations of the so-called Third Sector (considering governments and businesses as the first two). And it is precisely on the non-governmental organisations that the missionary reflection of Fr Alfred Maravilla, General Councillor for Salesian Missions, focuses this August, with the aim of fostering awareness of these organisations and networking … Continue reading Helping the Poor and Marginalized to Help Themselves

Jesus and We Insist

By Fr. Ed Lipton, SDB St. John’s Gospel, Jn 6, led off with one of the seven great signs used by John to repeat the teachings of Jesus. He now reaches a critical point where Jesus said, “I am the living bread WHO descended from heaven. If anyone EATS from this bread, he shall live in eternity. And the bread that I will give is MY Flesh for … Continue reading Jesus and We Insist

Jesús y nosotros insistimos

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB El Evangelio de San Juan, Jn 6, comienza con uno de los siete grandes signos utilizados por Juan para repetir las enseñanzas de Jesús. Ahora llega a un punto crítico donde Jesús dijo: “Yo soy el pan vivo que descendió del cielo. Si alguno come de este pan, vivirá en la eternidad. Y el pan que yo daré es mi … Continue reading Jesús y nosotros insistimos