January, 2026
European Seminar of the Association of Salesian History Scholars (ACSSA)
Posted: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:07
Fr John Dickson SDB and Professor John Lydon KC*HS represented the GBR Province at the European Seminar of the Association of Salesian History Scholars (ACSSA) that was held from 22–26 October 2025 at the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome, as part of a global series of continental seminars marking the 150th anniversary of the first Salesian missionary expedition (1875–2025) and preparing...
Ten messages of encouragement from Don Bosco for living a happy year
Posted: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:04
St John Bosco believed that true happiness consisted in living according to Christian virtues and building an environment of hope. Here are ten tips, based on Don Bosco's teachings, for having a full and happy year.
1. Cultivate charity in your relationships
Don Bosco said that love for one's neighbour was the key to transforming society. For him, charity was not just a material donation but the ability...
Sunday Reflection - 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A)
Posted: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:14
Throughout this year, year A, the Evangelist is Matthew. So I was surprised to find that today's Gospel is from John! And also that the Gospel story is again about baptism, the theme of last Sunday's feast.
Our first reading is from the prophet Isaiah. It outlines his vocation. He is to be God's servant. His mission is to bring Jacob and Israel back to God. But more than that, he is to be a light to...
RMG – Youth Ministry Sector launches #DBSchoolsGoGreen
Posted: Fri, 9 Jan 2026 10:15
(ANS - Rome) - At the beginning of 2026 the Youth Ministry Sector of the Salesian Congregation has launched a new global campaign titled #DBSchoolsGoGreen, aimed at promoting ecological awareness and sustainable practices across Salesian educational institutions worldwide. The initiative was officially announced by Fr Rafael Bejarano General Councillor for Youth Ministry, through a letter addressed...
Rector Major's Message - January 2026 - A Challenge to our Humanity
Posted: Mon, 5 Jan 2026 09:19
Wealth that risks making itself blind and deaf
The parable of the rich man and Lazarus, found in Luke's Gospel, chapter 16:19-31, is not simply a story about the just distribution of material wealth. It is a story that penetrates the heart of the human condition, confronting us with a disturbing question: who truly owns whom? Did the rich man own his wealth, or did wealth own him, turning him into its...