by John Roche, SDB [s2If !is_user_logged_in()] To download this PDF, you must LOGIN, or REGISTER [/s2If] [s2If current_user_is(s2member_level1)] To download this PDF, you must upgrade your membership. [/s2If] [s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level2)] Download PDF Version [/s2If] Abstract: The December issue of the Journal of Salesian Studies opens with the second part of Fr. John Roche’s article on […]
by Rik Biesmans, SDB translated by Gaston De Neve, SDB [s2If !is_user_logged_in()] To download this PDF, you must LOGIN, or REGISTER [/s2If] [s2If current_user_is(s2member_level1)] To download this PDF, you must upgrade your membership. [/s2If] [s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level2)] Download PDF Version [/s2If] Abstract: (The first part of this article is available HERE) In this second part, Fr. Biesmans […]
by John Roche, SDB [s2If !is_user_logged_in()] To download this PDF, you must LOGIN, or REGISTER [/s2If] [s2If current_user_is(s2member_level1)] To download this PDF, you must upgrade your membership. [/s2If] [s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level2)] Download PDF Version [/s2If] Abstract: In his Apostolic letter Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis boldly proclaimed, “The Church will have to initiate everyone—priests, religious, and laity—into […]
by Francis J. Moloney, SDB [s2If !is_user_logged_in()] To download this PDF, you must LOGIN, or REGISTER [/s2If] [s2If current_user_is(s2member_level1)] To download this PDF, you must upgrade your membership. [/s2If] [s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level2)] Download PDF Version [/s2If] Abstract: In “The Salesian Charism and the Good Shepherd Motif,” prolific author and noted biblical scholar Francis J. Maloney, SDB […]
by Rik Biesmans, SDB translated by Gaston De Neve, SDB [s2If !is_user_logged_in()] To download this PDF, you must LOGIN, or REGISTER [/s2If] [s2If current_user_is(s2member_level1)] To download this PDF, you must upgrade your membership. [/s2If] [s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level2)] Download PDF Version [/s2If] Abstract: In his article “Assistance: The Essence of Don Bosco’s Preventive System (1876-1884),” Belgian Salesian Rik […]
by William J. Dickson, SDB Subjects: The English Educational Context: Different Political and Educational Traditions Dr. Arnold and Rugby School Don Bosco’s Educational Approach Prevention or Repression: Contrasts and Cultural Differences Corporal Punishment in Piedmont General Regulations for Boarding Schools (Jan. 23, 1827) Salesians and School Punishments Assistance and the Salesian Preventive System England […]
by David O’Malley, SDB Subjects: Recognizing and Supporting Religious Experience in Young People The Development of Religious Experience Personal Experience v. Creedal Formulas Validating Personal Experience More Recent Data The Nature of Religious Experience Common Characteristics of Religious Experience Ineffable Noetic Transient Passive The Feeling Elements of Religious Experience The Interpretation Problem A Language […]
by Arthur J. Lenti, SDB Subjects: Introduction: Historical Context The Situation of the Oratories in Turin in 1849-1852 Don Bosco’s Early Associates and Collaborators in Oratory Work Don Bosco’s Letter, February 20, 1850 to the Mendicità Istruita Fr. Borel’s “Memoriale dell’Oratorio“ Don Bosco’s Cenni Storici (Historical Outlines) of 1862 Don Bosco’s Article in the […]
by Fr. Joseph Boenzi, SDB Subjects: John Bosco Remembered in Paolo Albera’s Pastoral Visits Trained in Leadership by the Founder Believing in Don Bosco’s Holiness John Bosco in Paolo Albera’s Retreat Instructions Handing Down the Founder’s Teachings Recalling the Founder’s Example Characteristics Needed to Join Don Bosco Don Bosco: Director of Souls A Comprehensive […]
by Kaoru Tamura, FMA Subjects: Introduction Mother Mazzarello’s Spiritual Preparation, and Life Experiences Ideological Formation Life Experiences and Activities Brought Up on the Farm Apprenticed to Work in Manual Trade as Adolescents Influenced by Bourgeois Diocesan Priests Independence to Envision a New Model of Religious Life Inspired by the Experience of Working […]
by Fr. Arthur J. Lenti, SDB Subjects: Don Bosco’s Vocation Decision and Dream of 1844 The Oratory at the Refuge and at St. Philomena Little Hospital in the Valdocco District, and the ”Wandering” Hostility Confronting Don Bosco during the Oratory’s Wandering Period Don Bosco Opposed by Local Parish Priests? Don Bosco Persecuted as a […]
by Charles N. Bransom, Jr. Subjects: Introduction Salesian Bishops: Episcopal Ordinations Giovanni Cagliero Luigi Giuseppe Lasagna Giacomo Costamagna Giovanni Marenco Antonio Malan Francisco Aquino Corrêa Félix Ambrosio Guerra Luigi Olivares Abraham Aguilera Bravo Helvêcio Gomes de Oliveira Domenico Comin Luigi Versiglia Guglielmo Piani Pedro Octavio Ortiz Arrieta Ernesto Coppo Manoel Gomes de Oliveira Dante Carlo […]
by Arthur J. Lenti Subjects: Introduction Don Bosco’s Marian Devotion and Its Expression Theological Structure of Don Bosco’s Marian Devotion Don Bosco’s Marian Devotion Overview In Summary Devotion to Mary, Untitled and Titled Don Bosco’s Devotion to Mary the Immaculate Conception in Historical Context Mary Immaculate and Don Bosco: Precedents Definition of the Dogma of […]
by John Dickson, SDB Subjects: The Writer Don Rua’s Correspondents in England Don Rua’s Style of Pastoral Care Don Rua’s Style of Governance and Obedience Don Rua and Poverty, Finance and Property Don Rua’s Spirituality Conclusion
by Mary Greenan, FMA Subjects: A Call from the Young Our Congregations Respond Key Issues Our Communion is Gift to the Church and the Young Called to Enhance and Advance Life’s Capacity to Relate Acknowledging, Accepting and Embracing the Differences Acknowledging the Differences Disinterestedly A Male/Female Continuum A New Impetus for our Salesian Story: […]
by Christopher Ford, SDB Subjects: Climate or Culture Intangible and Tangible Aspects of School Culture Religious Dimension and Catholic School Culture Challenges Facing Catholic Schools Charism Experience of the Founder: Don Bosco Option for the Young, especially the Poorer Ones Founding Beliefs and Values Education “Presence” Conclusion
by Francis J. Moloney, SDB Subjects: God Community Young People Making Sense of Our Nonsense A Vocation to Follow Jesus The Cost of Discipleship The Mission of the Disciple The Disciple as the Revelation of the Power of God Conclusion
by Rik Biesmans, SDB Subjects: Continuity in the Care for the Appropriate Celebration of Feast Days A Large Number of Feast Days The Strong Religious Character of the Preparation and Celebration of Such Feast Days Highlighting the Religious Aspect Maximum Sacramental Participation Liturgical Celebrations Secular Aspects of Feast Days Feast Day Meals Sports, Games […]
by Arthur J. Lenti, SDB Subjects: Introduction Part I. Brief History of the Textual Development of Don Bosco’s Constitutions From the Earliest Extant Text to the Decree of Commendation (1858-1864): Stages 1-3 Stage 1: The Earliest Text of 1858 Stage 2: The Text of 1860 (1)The Text of 1860 (2)Archbishop Fransoni and Critical Observations […]
by Mary Greenan, FMA Subjects: Introduction An End or a Beginning A Personal and Unfolding Story Unfolding the Story with the Young A Common, Cultural Story Editing the Story Lenses for Interpreting the Changes Our Sacred Story A Very Human Story A Story of Faith Unfolding An Unfolding Spiritual Story “No Longer Does our […]
by Paul Formosa, SDB Subjects: The Oratory of Don Bosco in Malta: Ground Work The Men Who Made It Happen A Society in Need Poverty Education The Location The Unfolding The Early Developments The Oratory at Last The Lifestyle Times of Crisis Right from the Start Giving Stability World War II Post-War Administration Political Cross-Currents […]
by Arthur J. Lenti, SDB Subjects: Introduction and Description of Archival Source Material The Minutes of the Superior Chapter from 1875 to 1888 Father Giulio Barberis’ Minutes of Meetings of the Superior Chapter Father Giovanni Battista Lemoyne’s Minutes of the Meetings of the Superior Chapter Minutes of the Alassio General Conference and of General Chapters […]