Day: January 17, 2025

Salesian World News

Anchored in Hope, 43rd Salesian Family Spirituality Days Unveil

(ANS – Turin) – The 43rd Spirituality Days were inaugurated at Valdocco, Turin, on the evening of January 16, welcoming nearly 375 participants from around the globe. The theme, “Anchored in Hope – Pilgrims with the Young,” resonated with the aspirations of the Jubilee Year of Hope and was deeply rooted in the guiding vision of the 2025 Strenna. The event commenced with a heartfelt welcome … Continue reading Anchored in Hope, 43rd Salesian Family Spirituality Days Unveil

Unknown's avatarsalesianfamily
Salesian Spirituality, Salesian World News, Youth Ministry

Don Bosco Novena for Southern Africa Catholic Youth 2025

(ANS – Johannesburg) – In Southern Africa (Southern Africa Catholic Bishops Conference: SACBC) Catholic Youth Ministry there are 3 Patron Saints – Blessed Benedict Daswa (SA – local martyr), St Thomas Aquinas (OP) and Saint John Bosco. Since the new pastoral year starts in January, a good number of dioceses or parishes chose to commence the annual Youth Ministry activities with a good novena to Don … Continue reading Don Bosco Novena for Southern Africa Catholic Youth 2025

Unknown's avatarsalesianfamily
Province News, Salesian Clubs / Youth Centers

Rising Together: How the Salesian Family Youth Center is Supporting Los Angeles During the Fires

By JC Montenegro, PhD – (Boyle Heights, California) – True community shines through in times of crisis. As Los Angeles faces devastating fires that have displaced families and strained local resources, the Salesian Family Youth Center (SFYC) has stepped up to support those most in need. Guided by compassion, leadership, and the unwavering spirit of service, SFYC has been working tirelessly to bring relief and … Continue reading Rising Together: How the Salesian Family Youth Center is Supporting Los Angeles During the Fires

Unknown's avatarsalesianfamily
Fr. Ed Liptak, Gospel Reflection, Province News

His Public Ministry Begins

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB On this Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Isaiah begins with a Victory Hymn of the LORD. Cyrus, Emperor of the pagan Persian Empire, set the captives free to return to Jerusalem and restore the ruined Temple and its treasure. So amazing was this deed to Israel that the Hebrew Bible honored Cyrus as Anointed of God, an early Messiah. We … Continue reading His Public Ministry Begins

Unknown's avatarsalesianfamily
Fr. Ed Liptak, Gospel Reflection, Province News

Comienza Su Ministerio Público

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB En este Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, Isaías comienza con un Himno de Victoria del Señor. Ciro, emperador del Imperio persa pagano, liberó a los cautivos para que regresaran a Jerusalén y restauraran el Templo que había quedado en ruinas y su tesoro. Tan asombroso fue este hecho a Israel, que la Biblia hebrea honró a Ciro como Ungido de … Continue reading Comienza Su Ministerio Público

Unknown's avatarsalesianfamily
Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, Gospel Reflection, Province News

Digi Evangeli: Second Sunday of Ordinary Times, January 19, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 2025 If we want to experience miracles from the Lord, we need to invite him into our midst through prayers. Bringing the presence of our Blessed Mother and meditating together on the life of Christ through the Holy Rosary helps us keep the Spirit of God alive in our families. Our … Continue reading Digi Evangeli: Second Sunday of Ordinary Times, January 19, 2025 – English and Spanish

Unknown's avatarsalesianfamily