Advent greetings and blessings to all of you! It was not long ago, on November 15-20, that our Province was blessed with the visit of the Rector Major, Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime. Many of you had the opportunity and the privilege to meet, to greet, to listen, to celebrate and to take photos, including selfies, with Fr. Angel. Needless to say it was an awesome … Continue reading Provincial Letter: December 2, 2022
Dear Salesian Family and Salesian Young People: Greetings and blessings on this special weekend. Yesterday, the 11th of November, we celebrated Veterans’ Day, remembering and honoring all the men and women over the years who have served to defend our freedoms. May we never forget the blessings we have received because of the veterans who have sacrificed, many with their lives, so that we can … Continue reading Provincial Letter: November 12, 2022
By Fr. Alejandro Rodriguez, SDB During the Canonization of Bro. Artemide Zatti, I could not help, but focused attentively on the person who received the miracle through Bro. Zatti’s intercession. Mr. Renato Narvaez did not say a single word in public and yet for me, he was a clear testimony of the presence of God, who continues to pour out—bursting forth—make visible, His love in … Continue reading Canonization of Bro. Zatti: We are a Family and a School of Saints
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDBTranslation by Fr. Jesse Montes, SDB Existe mucho temor del fin del mundo, y muchos creen que la tierra un día colapsará y desaparecerá. La liturgia de esta semana, sin embargo, nos da una muestra de alegría y temor. La primera lectura de Malaquías pone pavor a los pies de los malhechores: “He aquí, viene el día, ardiendo como un … Continue reading El Fin
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Much dread of the end times exists, and many believe that the earth will one day collapse and be gone. The liturgy of this 33rd Week in Ordinary Time ‘C,’ however, gives us a taste of both joy and dread. The first reading from Malachi lays dread at the feet of evildoers: “Lo, the day is coming, blazing like … Continue reading The End
Dear Salesian Family and Salesian Young People: The Rector Major, Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime, the 10th Successor of Don Bosco, is officially coming to visit us here in California from November 15-20. I say officially because, for those of you who may not know, we have been preparing for his visit for close to a year now but it took some working behind the scenes … Continue reading Provincial Letter: November 4, 2022
By Bro. Damien Ho, SDB Stumbling upon what seems to be myriads of people waiting in line to go through security and check-in before Holy Mass with the Rector Major and the general audience with Pope Francis, my gaze for the whole weekend both intentionally and unintentionally, fixated towards our coadjutor brothers who were there to witness the Canonization. The commotion and energy that fed … Continue reading Canonization of Bro. Zatti: Surrounded by Joyful, Holy Witnesses
By Bro. Reegan Ledet, SDB 518. This was the approximate number of Salesians of Don Bosco that were present at a historical event, the Canonization of Brother Artemide Zatti. Really, even that number isn’t quite accurate, 518 SDBs registered for the week of events, but present at both St. Peter’s Square and later in Valdocco (the birthplace of the Salesian Family) was a number beyond … Continue reading Artemide Zatti: Bringing the Family Together
Dear Salesian Family and Salesian Young People: After the beautiful events surrounding the canonization of St. Artemide Zatti in Rome, followed by the encounter of the Provincials of the Interamerica region in Lima, Peru, it is with deep contentment that I say: “It really is good to be home!” Tomorrow is the Feast of Blessed Michael Rua, who, after our beloved Don Bosco, is the … Continue reading Provincial Letter: October 28, 2022
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The readings this thirty-first Sunday ‘C’ again speak loudly of the Divine Mercy. The Lord is indeed the all -powerful Creator, “But you have mercy on all, because you can do all things; and you overlook people’s sins that they may repent,” says the Book of Wisdom. We love to think of God good and merciful and often forget … Continue reading Divine Mercy Sunday II
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDBTranslation by Fr. Jesse Montes, SDB Las lecturas de este trigésimo primer domingo vuelven a hablar en voz alta de la Divina Misericordia. El Señor es ciertamente el Creador todopoderoso, “Pero tienes misericordia de todos, porque puedes hacer todas las cosas; y pasas por alto los pecados de las personas para que se arrepientan”, dice el Libro de la Sabiduría. … Continue reading Domingo de la Divina Misericordia II
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDBTranslation by Fr. Jesse Montes, SDB Dios no es sordo; Tampoco es ciego. Él escucha lo que decimos, es consciente de lo que hacemos. Afortunadamente para nosotros, esas palabras no son una amenaza. Pueden serlo, pero solo aquellos que hacen el mal deben temer el disgusto Todopoderoso, como dijo Jesús, de Aquel que puede;arrojarnos al infierno;. Sí, el cielo es … Continue reading Dios no es sordo
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB God is not deaf; neither is he blind. He hears what we say, he is aware of what we do. Fortunately for us, those words are not a threat. They may be, but only those who do evil need to fear the All‐Powerful displeasure, as Jesus said, of the One who can ‘cast us into hell.’ Yes, Heaven is … Continue reading God is not Deaf
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Last week’s clear Bible lesson asked us to show gratitude to God, that he too appreciates being thanked. This 29th Week ‘C’ we are taught about prayer: we must not be afraid to keep begging God. Again, our Church cooperates with St. Luke by reaching back to other passages from the Bible that make much the same point of … Continue reading How to pray
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDBTranslation by Fr. Jesse Montes, SDB La clara lección bíblica de la semana pasada nos pidió que mostráramos gratitud a Dios, que él también aprecia ser agradecido. Esta Semana se nos enseña acerca de la oración: no debemos tener miedo de seguir rogando a Dios. Una vez más, nuestra Iglesia coopera con San Lucas volviendo a otros pasajes de la … Continue reading Como orar
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB St. Luke has carefully exhibited that on the last trip of Jesus to Jerusalem, he was ever aware of what lay ahead. He described the mind of Jesus in an earlier chapter. Jesus had just finished strong lessons about entering the Kingdom of Heaven and being careful, because the way to salvation is not easy, and who can know … Continue reading Again, the Cross
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDBTranslation by Fr. Jesse Montes, SDB San Lucas ha expuesto cuidadosamente que, en el ultimo viaje de Jesús a Jerusalén, siempre fue consciente de lo que le esperaba. Había descrito la mente de Jesús en un capítulo anterior. Jesús acababa de terminar fuertes lecciones acerca de entrar en el Reino de los Cielos y de tener cuidado, porque el camino … Continue reading De nuevo, la Cruz
Dear Salesian Family and Salesian Young People: It has been a very busy but fruitful week of celebration and animation. On the Solemnity of the Assumption on the 15th of August the Province celebrated the First Professions of Brother Michael Tri Loc Nguyen and Brother Thomas Minh-tu Nguyen. In the presence of their families and the many Salesians and members of the Salesian Family both … Continue reading Provincial Letter: August 21, 2022
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