Salesian Co-operators visit to Valdocco
Posted: Tue, 1 Nov 2022 14:45
On 8 October 2022, 16 people set out on a Salesian Co-operators Pilgrimage to Turin and Rome, in the footsteps of our great patron, Don Bosco.
Sister Ella Flynn FMA from the Easterhouse Community was one of our pilgrims together with co-operators from Chertsey, Streatham & Friends from the St Don Bosco Parish in Erskine Scotland.
It was a very special time to be in those 2 cities, as the Canonisation... Read More »
An Angel outside but Herod within
Posted: Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:37
I was deeply impressed by a homily given by one of my confrere, Fr Tony Fernandes SDB: in the context of the gift of the Holy Family, he spoke of the reality of broken relationships. He spoke graphically of how some may present themselves 'as an Angel outside, but Herod within!' That phrase stuck with me as I realised that there is a truth there for all of us. We can all wear masks when it is convenient—we... Read More »
Visit of Mother Chiara Cazzuola
Posted: Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:01
On Sunday 23rd October, Mother Chiara Cazzuola FMA arrived to visit the GBR province with the FMA. Mother Cazzuola was welcomed to Blundellsands, before meeting the Provincial Council on Monday. On Tuesday she went up to Glasgow, and the Easterhouse community, meeting with cooperators on Wednesday. She continued down to Cowley where she stayed with the community there, and joined the celebrations for... Read More »
Salesian Birthdays
Posted: Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:13
This week has seen a Salesian Priest and a Salesian Sister reach significant milestones.
On Friday 21st October, Fr Charles Garrick SDB, reached 80 years of age. The community in Bolton came together to celebrate in Thornleigh House.
On Thursday 27th October, Sr Janet Bradley FMA, reached 90 years of age. The community in Cowley celebrated, which coincided with a visit from Mother Chiara Cazzuola FMA.... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C) - Little Zacchaeus
Posted: Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:16
Today we meet another tax collector in Jericho—Zacchaeus was the unpopular post holder in that busy town. I love this man because I can identify so closely with him. I am no accountant, nor do I live in a beautiful town in Judea—I am not particularly fond of sycamore trees, but I am short! This busy agent of the Roman government is keen to meet Jesus. He is keen to see what the fuss is... Read More »
But you? Who do you say that I am?
Posted: Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:07
Solid and good drama needs its heroes and villains: from the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham or the Wicked Queen to the good Cinderella or Robin Hood. In movies or on the stage we see these extremes; we can cheer on the goodie and strongly 'boo' the baddie to our hearts content. In the stone-cold sober light of day, most of us are mixtures of the extremes of good and bad. One day we can be the brilliant... Read More »
What's been happening in our Salesian Schools in the first half term of 2022?
Posted: Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:32
This week has seen the first half term break of 2022. And all of the schools have been very busy.
Here is a little snapshot at what has been going on in our Schools:
Thornleigh Salesian College:
Sixth Form students were taken by the History department to a talk at Bolton School by the current Speaker of the House, Sir Lindsay Hoyle.
Students were entertained by a lively narrative of Sir Lindsay's political... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C) - The Pharisee and Tax Collector
Posted: Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:58
In our gospel parable today, we are presented with two characters that we are already very familiar with. We might even say that we are also presented with caricatures: the evil Pharisee and the simple and honest Tax Collector. In the context of last week's extortion on real prayer, we are given a glimpse of two styles of prayer—styles that still exist today. The Pharisee is the entitled narcissist... Read More »
Listening to God's Voice
Posted: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:57
On Thursday 20th October, Bro Steven Lloyd spoke to Year 9 students at Cardinal Newman Catholic High School in Warrington. He shared on his story of personal vocation as part of their 'Listening to God's Voice' unit
Thank you to Mr McCormick for the photos
St John Bosco College, Battersea - Harvest Day
Posted: Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:05
St John Bosco College Battersea, SJBC, celebrated their 2022 Harvest Festival on Friday 14th October. Parents, neighbours, parishioners, friends, Staff, and students contributed immensely to the success of this year's Harvest collections. All our collections were taken to the Wandsworth Foodbank, who would now distribute them to our brothers and sisters in need. This is one of the ways of raising awareness... Read More »