Feast Day: February 7 – Future Pope as Missionary – Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti (Pio IX) was the ninth child of Count Girolamo and Caterina Sollazzi. He was born in Senigallia on May 13, 1792. Between 1803 and 1808, he was a pupil at the College for Noblemen in Volterra. Wanting to become a priest, he had to interrupt his studies because of sudden attacks … Continue reading Blessed Pope Pius IX: Don Bosco’s Pope
(Laredo, Texas) – The Salesian parish of San Luis Rey in Laredo, Texas, came alive with joy and gratitude as the community gathered to celebrate St. John Bosco, the beloved father and teacher of youth. The event was marked by a festive Mass, during which Bro. Jorge Galvis, SDB, renewed his temporary Salesian vows, reaffirming his commitment to serving young people in Don Bosco’s spirit. … Continue reading Don Bosco Celebration at San Luis Rey Church
(ANS – Nice) – On the evening of February 6, 2025, Fr. Alfred Maravilla, General Councillor for the Missions, with all the members of the Sector team, gave a talk in a family setting to representatives of the educative and pastoral community of Don Bosco house in Nice, on the theme of the 150th anniversary of the Salesian Missionary Expedition. This simple event also marked … Continue reading New ‘Fruits of the Salesian Missions’ Painting Presented in Nice
(ANS – Lima) – Twelve years and one day ago, on February 6, 2013, the Servant of God Fr. Luis (Luigi) Bolla, a Salesian missionary known among the indigenous Achuar people as ‘Yankuam’ (a word in the local language that means ‘Twilight Path’) died in Lima. For the life he lived, however, the simple title of ‘missionary’ is too limited: he was a radical witness … Continue reading Fr. Bolla ‘Yankuam’: Much More Than a Missionary
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB We concentrate this 5th Sunday on our Christian calling and mission, and we turn for help to Isaiah, spokesperson of the Lord. His call and mission can remind us of our own call from God to love and serve Him and our brothers and sisters in faith. Isaiah had a wide call to priesthood as he was of the priestly … Continue reading Call and Mission
Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Nos concentramos este 5º domingo en nuestra vocación y misión cristiana, y nos dirigimos en busca de ayuda a Isaías, portavoz del Señor. Su llamado y misión pueden recordarnos de nuestro propio llamado de Dios a amarlo y servirlo a Él y a nuestros hermanos y hermanas en la fe. Isaías tuvo un amplio llamado al sacerdocio, ya que pertenecía a … Continue reading Llamado y Misión
By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English To become Holy in the sight of God, at first we need to Listen to God. Through his call, he purifies us and then prepares us to leave everything for the Lord. With complete trust in God, and recognizing ourselves as God’s children, we can grow in His grace, to become Holy. Blessings. Reflection In Spanish … Continue reading Digi Evangeli: February 9, 2025 – English and Spanish
