by Dominic Veliath, 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, “Encounter of the Salesian Charism with the South Asian Context”, Fr. Dominic Veliath, a Salesian hailing from the Bangalore […]
by Francis Preston, SDB Excerpt: …Towards the end of his paper, Fr. Boenzi makes reference to the “pastoral heart” of Francis de Sales and how “as he looked at the separated city of Geneva, his longing converted into a program of action and a journey of continual conversion.” And with reference to Don Bosco Fr. […]
by Joseph Boenzi, SDB Subjects: Don Bosco Cites a Motto The Personal Motto of Francis de Sales: Non Excidet Spiritual Motto for Francis de Sales’ Religious Community: Live Jesus! Apostolic Slogan in the Pastoral Style of Francis de Sales Pastoral Heart Pastoral Awareness, Pastoral Attitude
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 Mary Greenan, FMA Subjects: A Passion for Souls New Wine in Some Old Skins? Starting Point for Accompaniment Love as the Indispensable Condition for Accompaniment Knowing the End of All Our Accompanying The Key Questions Then Are What Is the Basic Goal of Spiritual Accompaniment and What Needs to Be Accompanied? The Journey […]
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 Arthur J. Lenti, SDB Subjects: Introductory Note The Boscos and Their Social Status Francis Louis Bosco and Family Death of Francis Louis Bosco Sources for the Biographical Material Included by Lemoyne in the Biographical Memoirs Margaret Bosco’s Situation after Her Husband’s Death Margaret, Christian Mother and Educator Margaret Bosco and John’s Religious Education […]
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 Francis J. Moloney Subjects: Introduction Jesus: the Son of Man “One like a son of man” in Daniel 7:13-14 Jesus as the Son of Man To Be a Disciple of Jesus Conclusion
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!
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 […]
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. […]
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
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 Michael Mendl, SDB Subjects: A New Find Cause of Loss: Confusion of Name Don Bosco’s Inability to Help Background on Fr. Celestine Durando Transcript of Fr. Durando’s Letter Translation of Fr. Durando’s Letter
by Arthur J. Lenti Subjects: Introduction Letter to Pope Pius IX, June 14, 1858 Comment Letter to Pope Pius IX, February 1859 Comment Letter to Pius IX, November 9, 1859 Comment Letter to Pope Pius IX, April 13, 1860 Comment Letter to Pius IX, March 10, 1861 Comment Letter to Archbishop Gioacchino Limberti of Florence, […]
by Arthur J. Lenti, SDB Subjects: Introduction Initial Presentation of Don Bosco’s Life of Savio Don Bosco’s Savio Biography and Its Successive Editions Sources of the Savio Biography Presentation of the First Edition of the Savio Biography (1859) Dominic Savio’s Cursus Vitae Dominic Savio’s Parents, Family and Childhood Ranello (1815-1840) Mondonio (1840-1841) San Giovanni […]
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 Michael Mendl, SDB Subjects: Introduction The New York Context The City of New York The Church in New York Italians in New York Italians and the Church in New York The Salesians in New York: Settling In Arrival Initial Efforts among the Italians Increased Personnel for the Italian Mission The Salesians in New York: […]
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