Day: October 25, 2025

Salesian Holiness, Salesian World News, Volunteers

Upwards: Pier Giorgio Frassati – A Model for Salesian Missionary Volunteers

(ANS – Rome) – Pier Giorgio Frassati lived his short life with one clear direction “Verso l’alto,” upwards. Those two words, scribbled once on a mountain photo, reveal more than his love for climbing. They express how he lived: always moving toward God, toward others, and toward something greater.  For Frassati, faith was never something private or passive. It was alive. It took him into the streets … Continue reading Upwards: Pier Giorgio Frassati – A Model for Salesian Missionary Volunteers

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Salesian Holiness, Salesian World News

Recognition of the Martyrdom of the Servants of God Jan Świerc and Eight Companions, Salesians of Don Bosco

ANS – Rome) — On Friday, October 24, 2025, the Holy Father Leo XIV received in audience His Eminence Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. During the audience, the Supreme Pontiff authorized the same Dicastery to promulgate the decree concerning: – the martyrdom of the Servants of God Jan Świerc and eight Companions, professed priests of the Salesian Society of St. … Continue reading Recognition of the Martyrdom of the Servants of God Jan Świerc and Eight Companions, Salesians of Don Bosco

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Province News, Rector Major

Interamerica Provincials Meeting – Day 2: Girded to Serve, Enkindled to Discern

A Spanish translation is included at the end of the article. / Al final del artículo se incluye una traducción al español. (Berkeley, California) – The second day of the Interamerica Provincials Meeting, held in Berkeley, California, began with the Eucharistic celebration presided over by Fr. José Pastor Ramírez, Provincial of the Antilles. In his homily, Fr. José invited everyone to live with “girded loins and lamps … Continue reading Interamerica Provincials Meeting – Day 2: Girded to Serve, Enkindled to Discern

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Fr. Ed Liptak, Gospel Reflection, Province News

Serve the Lord Willingly / Servir al Señor de buena gana

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The ancient Wisdom of Sirach upholds how fair God’s relationship is with humankind. “The LORD is a God of justice,who knows no favorites.” The poor and lowly who have room for God in their lives and who turn to Him in distress hope simply to be heard, for indeed,  “The Lord hears the cry of the poor”(Ps 34:7a). Sirach goes on to describe why … Continue reading Serve the Lord Willingly / Servir al Señor de buena gana

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Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, Gospel Reflection, Province News

Digi Evangeli: 30 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English Be humble before the eyes of God and he will bless us with his presence and protection.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Seamos humildes ante los ojos de Dios y él nos bendecirá con su presencia y protección.Bendiciones. Continue reading Digi Evangeli: 30 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

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Salesian Holiness, Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

A Legacy of Grace – The Power of Faith in the Face of Suffering

(ANS – New Delhi) – Following the heartfelt “A Legacy of Love,” the South Asia Region releases “A Legacy of Grace,” the newest episode in the Salesian Mission 150 Years series. Now streaming on YouTube, the sequel journeys deeper into the struggles and faith of Salesian Family Missionaries in Sudan and South Sudan, revealing how divine grace sustains them amid war, famine, and loss. Produced by … Continue reading A Legacy of Grace – The Power of Faith in the Face of Suffering

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