Day: January 24, 2025

ANS, Salesian World News, Vatican News

Share with Gentleness the Hope that is in Your Hearts: Pope Francis’ Message for the 59th World Communications Day

(ANS – Vatican City) – On the feast day of St. Francis de Sales, Patron Saint of the Catholic press, Pope Francis’ Message for the 59th World Communications Day, on the theme: “Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts” (cf. 1Pt 3:15-16), was published in the Bulletin of the Holy See Press Office. The Holy Father’s full Message is reproduced below. Dear … Continue reading Share with Gentleness the Hope that is in Your Hearts: Pope Francis’ Message for the 59th World Communications Day

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ANS, Salesian World News, Social Communications

St. Francis de Sales Communicator: All for Love

(ANS – Rome) – The figure of St. Francis de Sales, chosen by Don Bosco as an example of a communicator, teaches that communication is a matter of the heart. In his expression, “Everything in the Church is love: everything lives in love, for love, and of love,” we understand his revolution in the way of communicating, and how communication becomes fruitful when it allows … Continue reading St. Francis de Sales Communicator: All for Love

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Province News, Salesian Clubs / Youth Centers

Building Brighter Futures in Los Angeles: Celebrating the Graduates of a Career Readiness Program

By JC Montenegro, PhD – (Los Angeles, California) – In the heart of Los Angeles, the Salesian Family Youth Center is a place of hope and opportunity for young people. Inspired by its mission to empower the community, the Career Readiness Program was created to prepare youth for success in the professional world. This year, the program proudly celebrated the graduation of a dedicated group … Continue reading Building Brighter Futures in Los Angeles: Celebrating the Graduates of a Career Readiness Program

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Province News, Province Schools

Salesian College Preparatory School 60th Annual Crab Feed

by Sara Marina Sanchez Fife, Student Journalist – (Richmond, California) – The night was cold, but the smiles were warm. Salesian’s 60th Annual Crab Feed was a popular one, with sold-out tickets for both nights. People were so excited that they came 30 minutes before the event even started to be a part of this amazing night with their friends and family.  As a server, … Continue reading Salesian College Preparatory School 60th Annual Crab Feed

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ANS, Salesian World News

St. Francis de Sales Institute Launches Website to Promote Lifelong Learning

(ANS – Sliema) – The St. Francis de Sales Institute, in Malta, has officially launched its website (https://www.fdsi.edu.mt/), marking a significant milestone in its journey to become a leading hub for education, training, and research. This important step coincides with two meaningful anniversaries: the feast of St. Francis de Sales and the Institute’s establishment, both celebrated on the 24th of January. The website, accessible at … Continue reading St. Francis de Sales Institute Launches Website to Promote Lifelong Learning

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Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, Gospel Reflection, Province News

Digi Evangeli: Third Sunday of Ordinary Times, January 26, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English Third Sunday of Ordinary Time 2025 As our bodies are perfectly merged with different parts, our families and communities should be perfectly integrated so that they can work together. When Christ becomes the center of our body, our family, and our community, we’ll grow towards God’s perfection. Blessings.   Reflection In Spanish Segundo Domingo del Tiempo … Continue reading Digi Evangeli: Third Sunday of Ordinary Times, January 26, 2025 – English and Spanish

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Fr. Ed Liptak, Gospel Reflection, Province News

His Public Ministry Begins

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Our first reading on this 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time C celebrates two men, Ezra and Nehemiah. After the Babylonian captivity they worked together to re-establish the Jewish State and the Old Testament religion. After the exile, Nehemiah was Governor of Judea, and he is the historian of this key moment in Jewish history. He recorded not about himself but … Continue reading His Public Ministry Begins

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Fr. Ed Liptak, Gospel Reflection, Province News

Paz Civil y Religiosa

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Nuestra primera lectura de este 3er Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario C celebra a dos hombres, Esdras y Nehemías. Después del cautiverio babilónico, trabajaron juntos para restablecer el Estado judío y la religión del Antiguo Testamento. Después del exilio, Nehemías fue gobernador de Judea, y es el historiador de este momento clave en la historia judía. No registró sobre sí mismo, … Continue reading Paz Civil y Religiosa

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