(Vatican City) – At the end of the General Audience on September 24, Pope Leo XIV announced a Rosary for Peace in St Peter’s Square on October 11. This prayer initiative will be held on the day on which the Church remembers St John XXIII, the Pope of the encyclical Pacem in Terris. The Pontiff is thus continuing the tradition begun by his predecessors, who at difficult moments in the … Continuar leyendo Popes and Prayers for Peace
By Judy Alvarez, SC (Berkeley, California) – The Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation in Quito hosted a series of important meetings from September 12 to 15, 2025 for those who serve in Ongoing Formation. The highlight of these gatherings was the encounter with Don Fabio Attard, SDB, the Rector Major, who was making his Animation Visit to the Salesian Sacred Heart of Jesus Province in … Continuar leyendo Ongoing Formation: Salesians Unite Across Continents
By Victoria Figueroa, Coordinator of Salesian Youth Movement USA West (Los Angeles, California) – On Saturday, September 20, approximately 40 young people from our Southern California sites gathered for a day of reflection and community building. As a Salesian Youth Movement, our goal is always to create a welcoming space for all young people of our province. We did just that at St Mary’s Parish! … Continuar leyendo SYM SoCal Youth Advisory Gathering: A Day of Community & Family
By Miley, Camp Counselor (Bellflower, California) – I had walked away. I wasn’t going to do it, that’s what I repeated to my mom when we walked out of church, passing the Camp Savio volunteer booth. I already had summer plans, so why would I consider adding more? But as I walked into the parking lot, I stopped in my tracks as my family passed … Continuar leyendo How Volunteering at Camp Savio Changed My Life
By Alex del Carmen, Provincial Coordinator, Salesian Cooperators USA West (San Antonio, Texas) – Note: This letter is offered to the Salesian Family in honor of the USCCB’s National Immigration Week. It was initially sent to Salesian Cooperators in July 2025. Dear Salesian [Family], I invite you to pause and reflect on a vital aspect of our Salesian vocation: our love for the poor and for … Continuar leyendo In Honor of National Immigration Week: A Salesian Call to Action
(ANS – Colle Don Bosco) – The ninth edition of the Salesian School of Spiritual Accompaniment, held from 18 August to 20 September at Turin – Colle Don Bosco, brought together 22 participants from the Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and French-speaking provinces. The course, aimed at deepening the understanding of spiritual accompaniment, concluded with the Holy Eucharist at Colle Don Bosco, presided over by the Rector Major, … Continuar leyendo Conclusion of the Ninth Edition of the Salesian School of Spiritual Accompaniment
(ANS – Rome) – A simple but highly striking tool, designed to immediately visualise – and to share and spread throughout the vast Salesian Family – the figures who have animated, guided and directed the Salesian Congregation in its more than 165 years of history. With this objective in mind, the Social Communication Sector of the Salesians of Don Bosco has created and made available a … Continuar leyendo The Poster of the 12 Rectors Major of the Salesian Congregation
(ANS – Rome) – The historical-spiritual-liturgical Commission established by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in view of the canonization of Sr. Maria Troncatti (1883-1969), scheduled for October 19, has drawn up a program to get to know the figure of the Blessed, her message and her relevance better – starting from the motto “Mother, missionary, craftswoman of peace and reconciliation’.” Thanks to this material, … Continuar leyendo On the Way to the Canonization of Sr. Maria Troncatti, FMA: Her Mother’s Heart
By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – King David unified the twelve tribes of Israel, and his son Solomon kept the tribes united and Jerusalem as their capital. After Solomon, a money-loving king of Judah, caused ten tribes still calling themselves Israel to break away. Separation weakened their loyalty to Yahweh and His Temple. Last week, we heard Amos predict their captivity, and this week, we … Continuar leyendo Alive in God’s Mercy / Vivos en la misericordia de Dios
By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English The eternal reward and punishment are true. Obey the commandments of God and have the Word of God as our sure way of life, to obtain the eternal reward.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish La recompensa y el castigo eternos son ciertos. Obedezcamos los mandamientos de Dios y tengamos la Palabra de Dios como nuestro camino seguro de … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 26 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)
