March, 2024
Sunday Reflection - Easter Sunday (Year B)
Posted: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:58
A very happy Easter Day to you—today we celebrate glory and life even in the middle of international pain and heartache. Today is the reason for our hope and needed optimism: do not be concerned if that glass is half empty or half full, be thankful you have a glass in the first place! Today we are given an account of pure faith in Mark's gospel, a faith that we are invited to share. Mary of Magdala... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - Palm Sunday (Year B)
Posted: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:13
Today we begin that most sacred week of Christian history; as we enter Holy Week, we enter, not with a sense of triumphalism, but in a true spirit of humility. In my family home back in Ireland, I am so lucky to have two pet donkeys; in the summer lockdown of 2020, I felt privileged to share their company. Their trust and companionship, helped no doubt by a steady supply of carrots, was a great comfort... Read More »
Youth Ministry Training Session - March 2024
Posted: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:29
Over the weekend of 15-17th March 2024, Salesians in formation along with two new Salesian Sisters who are in the GBR as missionaries, gathered at Savio House for a Youth Ministry training session on the theme "Salesian Oratory-Youth Centre." The weekend was filled with the spirit of our Salesian Mission and allowed the brothers to be renewed in the spirit and rekindle their passion for the Salesian... Read More »
Thornleigh Students made 'Send My Friend' champions
Posted: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:37
We are so delighted that two of our students Thornleigh Salesian College have been chosen to become 'Send My Friend' champions. (https://sendmyfriend.org/)
What is Send My Friend to School?
Send My Friend to School is a group of international development NGOs, teachers' unions and charities. It brings together young people, politicians, teachers, civil society and the media in joint campaigning to demand... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 4th Sunday of Lent (Year B)
Posted: Fri, 8 Mar 2024 10:57
Today we meet the interesting character, Nicodemus; he is only mentioned in John's gospel, firstly as the one who visits Jesus 'by night'. He seems to have been a member of the Jewish court, the Sanhedrin and strongly urged his colleagues to LISTEN to what Jesus had to say before they sentence him. Finally, we meet him at the end of the gospel when he and Joseph of Aramathea buried the body of Jesus... Read More »
Salesian Forum 2024
Posted: Fri, 8 Mar 2024 09:47
Every two years, the Salesians hold a forum for all members of the Salesian Family.
This year's Salesian Forum will take place from the 20th-23rd August in Bled, Slovenia.
The theme of this forum is 'A Second Chance' and its relationship with the Salesian Preventive System.
If you are interested in going then read the attachment below, then visit the Registration Page
Reflection - COMPASSION, Feeding, and Calming.
Posted: Thu, 7 Mar 2024 10:53
Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy is sharing a series of reflections based on Compassion, Feeding and Calming. This first reflection looks at Matthew 14, and focuses on the theme of Compassion.
Matthew's Gospel provides us with a deep and rich picture of the ministry of Jesus Christ. For centuries, biblical scholarship maintained that the Gospel was written by the tax collector, friend and Apostle, Matthew. In... Read More »
Assignment of the Titular See and Episcopal Ordination of Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major
Posted: Wed, 6 Mar 2024 09:17
On Tuesday, 5 March 2024, the Holy See Press Office announced that the Holy Father Pope Francis has assigned to Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, SDB, the Rector Major of the Salesian Society of St. John Bosco, the titular See of Ursona, with archiepiscopal dignity, in view of his episcopal ordination scheduled for coming 20 April.
Ángel Fernández Artime, Don Bosco's Tenth... Read More »
An MOT for your Soul
Posted: Mon, 4 Mar 2024 09:17
On Saturday 2nd March, 34 participants gathered at Salesian House in Battersea to conduct an MOT on their souls!
The day was led by a mixed Salesian and ecumenical team working in Battersea. The participants considered their body works and how God speaks though our bodies. They looked at their blind spots, their sense of direction, the strength of their soul, and the energy they bring to life. All... Read More »
Salesian Missions Prayer Intention - March 2024
Posted: Fri, 1 Mar 2024 12:24
Each month, the Salesian Missions department in Rome, publishes its newsletter and prayer intention that it asks the Salesian Family to pray for.
This month, the prayer intention is for the Young People and Salesians that are continuing to work in Ukraine despite the ongoing conflicts.
Below you can read their newsletter, which highlights the Salesian work that still takes place.