07/11/2015. INB #D.537 Posted by National Delegate Joaquim Fernandes
Circular of Don Bosco to the Salesians on spreading good books = ASC A1750411 given on Turin 19 March, 1885
02/08/2013. INC #D.529 Policies Posted by National Delegate Antony EARATHARA
Criteria And Norms For Salesian Personal Accompaniment_Text for Consultation
TEXT FOR A CONSULTATION IN THE PROVINCES
Supplement to ``THE FORMATION OF THE SALESIANS OF DON BOSCO`` Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis et Studiorum, ROME July 2013
09/10/2009. ING #D.477 News Letter Posted by Guwahati BIS Editor Dianetious Fernandez
The Rector Major of the Salesians will visit the province of Guwahati, which is celebrating its Golden Jubilee, from 6 November to 10th. Here is the detailed programme of his visit
01/09/2009. INM #D.460 Circulars Posted by Chennai Web Coordinator MICHAELRAJ Lazar
Dear Confreres,
Cordial greetings from the Citadel!
With this circular, I have brought to conclusion the presentation of all the members of the Salesian Family with their specific charism and characteristics. Hope these informations would certainly have enriched you to get to know and to build up our relationship with them and eventually to move into collaborative ministry for the Young.
August is the month that reminds us of the great truth we call FREEDOM. For us, Indians, the 15th of August reminds us of our political freedom and for the Catholic Church, the same day stands for our spiritual freedom. Freedom is a much debated concept. We can speak of outer freedom and inner freedom; freedom from and freedom for; positive and negative freedom and political and spiritual freedom... Read more..
29/05/2008. INK #D.375 Circulars Posted by Bangalore Province Delegate FERNANDEZ Joseph
We are in the month of May, a month set apart to spread devotion to our Blessed Mother. Marian devotion is an essential and indispensable aspect of our charism. We recognize Mary`s maternal presence and intervention in the life of Don Bosco and that of the Congregation. We ``believe that Mary is present among us and continues her mission as Mother of the Church and Help of Christians.`` (Con.8).
04/05/2008. INM #D.359 Circulars Posted by Chennai Province Delegate PAKKAM Harris
If we want to win the world of tomorrow, we must win the youth of today, and paradoxically, if we want to win the youth of today, we must first be won by them. This is the style of Don Bosco. We need to win the youth of today. Youth ministry is basically one of relationship. The influence that we have on the young people will prove our leadership ability.
04/05/2008. INM #D.358 Circulars Posted by Chennai Province Delegate PAKKAM Harris
Among the many virtues that St. Joseph portrays, the one that caught my attention is his deep understanding. When he realized that Mary was with child, he did not publicly proclaim that it was not his child. He knew that if he condemned her, she would be punished publicly by the religious leaders of the time. Knowing the consequences, he quietly decided to put her away. This understanding spirit is the focus of this Circular.
09/02/2008. INM #D.351 Circulars Posted by Chennai Province Delegate PAKKAM Harris
Now I would like to invite all of us to do a soul searching for ourselves on the following questions as an immediate spiritual preparation for the Chapter: Do I truly love the person of Don Bosco, his charism and his deep spirituality?
Do I love Christ and do I believe in His teachings, His option for the less fortunate ones?
Do I blove my Salesian Religious Vocation?
Do I love to live a simpler way of life or style of life that is a concrete expression of my solidarity with the poor and genuine witness to people around?
Do I dare to venture into unknown territories, to cross the narrow boundaries of our work for youth? .... read more
08/01/2008. INM #D.347 Circulars Posted by Chennai Province Delegate PAKKAM Harris
As Religious and as Salesians we are called and challenged to have, over and above our individual perspectives, a loving faith-perspective towards people, reality and events. Faith perspective invites us to look at creation as being willed by a loving Father who cares for it unconditionally. When we assume such a perspective, it would give depth and focus in our life and activity. It elevates us from narrow, petty and shortsighted goals and perspectives we might consider very precious and necessary. It also gives new enthusiasm or passion for achieving what God wants of us...Fr. Stanislaus Swamikannu SDB, INM Provincial
04/12/2007. INM #D.326 Circulars Posted by Chennai Province Delegate PAKKAM Harris
In revealing the attitude of Christ, St. Paul writes to the Philippians: ``He always had the nature of God, but he did not think that by force he should try to become equal with God. Instead of this, of his own free will he gave up all he had and took the nature of a servant. He became like man and appeared in human likeness.`` (Philippians 2:6-7). This is the basic disposition of the Christmas event as well, i.e., self-emptying or sacrifice.
Love made visible and sacrifice characterize the event of Incarnation. The celebration of Christmas has significance when we are able to love people in a concrete way by making little sacrifices. `Love until it hurts` is a beautiful saying from Mother Theresa...Fr. Stanislaus Swamikannu SDB, INM Provincial
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