Archives for March, 2004

Journal of Salesian Studies: Vol. 12, No. 2 (2004)

Journal Salesian Studies Volume 12 Issue 2

Articles: Don Bosco’s Definitive Vocational Commitment (1844-1846)     –Arthur J. Lenti, SDB What is Salesian in Don Bosco?     –Joseph Boenzi, SDB Salesian Mysticism: Towards the Ectasy of Action     –Mary Greenan, FMA The Salesian Brother’s Spiritual Identity     –John Rasor, SDB The Dreams of Don Bosco: An Introduction to Their Study […]

Salesian Mysticism: Towards the Ecstasy of Action

Salesian Mysticism: Towards the Ecstasy of Action

by Mary Greenan, FMA Subjects: Introduction Purpose: the Salesian of the Future A Challenge from Postmodernism Behind the Mystique of the Mystic The Marriage of Contemplation and Action Ecstasy in Action Prayer and Presence: Love in Action Women and Men of Fire Be Mystics or Die!

What is Salesian in Don Bosco? Francis de Sales and Don Bosco’s Pastoral Spirit

What Is Salesian in Don Bosco: Francis de Sales and Don Bosco's Pastoral Spirit?

by Fr. Joseph Boenzi, SDB   Subjects: Preliminary Remarks Julie Colbert di Barolo, Marchesa and Foundress Pastoral Aspects of the Salesian Patronage Salesian Influence in Don Bosco’s Life Francis de Sales and the Devotional Landscape Model for Reform Model of Sweetness and Pastoral Zeal in the 1800s Don Cafasso Presents Francis de Sales to Priests […]

The Salesian Brother’s Spiritual Identity: A Lay Consecrated Youth Minister

The Salesian Brother's Spiritual Identity: A Lay Consecrated Youth Minister

by Br. John M. Rasor, SDB   Subjects: Writings from the Founding Period Names Don Bosco’s Constitutions The 3rd and 4th General Chapters The Coadjutors The Constitutions and General Chapters on Formation Identity in Today’s Rules Summary of the Renewal Process The Special General Chapter and World Congress of Salesian Brothers General Chapter 21 Fr. […]

The Dreams of Don Bosco: An Introduction to Their Study

The Dreams of Don Bosco: an Introduction to Their Study

by Michael Mendl, SDB Subjects: A Saint’s Charism Sources for Our Knowledge of the Dreams The Biographical Memoirs: Value and Limitations Studying Don Bosco’s Dreams Purposes and Value of the Dreams Types of Dreams