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"Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime." – Martin Luther King Jr.

At this special time of year, we have books to inspire and delight you. Accompany your little ones 'On the Road to Emmaus' or through 'Via Lucis: The Way of the Light'. Or perhaps, reflect with Fr Michael on the Gospel resurrection narratives in 'Alive'.

Education Sunday - Reflection

Education Sunday - Reflection

Posted: Fri, 9 Sep 2022 15:41

St. John Bosco was quite clear in his appreciation of the teaching profession: he saw it as a good and the holiest profession. When you think about it, all of us are involved in teaching: we want to hand on what is good, precious, and holy from our own traditions. Those who work in schools do this in a more formal setting—Don Bosco placed his radical education system within the context of the... Read More »

Tags: Education, Homepage, Reflection, Schools

Queen Elizabeth II - Rest in Peace

Queen Elizabeth II - Rest in Peace

Posted: Fri, 9 Sep 2022 12:24

In many ways the death of a ninety-six-year-old should not shock us, but, somehow, the death of Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II has made a huge impact not only in Great Britain, but also across the world. Unlike her great grandson, Prince George, Elizabeth was not born to be the monarch. Indeed, she was ten when a constitutional crisis brought her father to the throne—sadly the theme of... Read More »

Tags: Homepage

Perpetual Profession of Br. Sixtus Uzoma SDB

Perpetual Profession of Br. Sixtus Uzoma SDB

Posted: Fri, 9 Sep 2022 12:13

On Wednesday 7th September, Br. Sixtus Uzoma SDB, made his perpetual profession to the Salesian society.

The occasion was celebrated at Thornleigh chapel and Priests and Brothers came from every community, as well as some from the denary, and some of the Thornleigh Staff who had worked with Br. Sixtus when he helped out in the Chaplaincy.

Br. Sixtus is going to be working at Savio House as part of the... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Profession

Artemide Zatti

Artemide Zatti

Posted: Fri, 9 Sep 2022 10:01

As we approach the canonisation of Artemide Zatti, Don Bosco Publications have a Pocketbook about the life of Br Artemide and have produced Prayer Cards for Br Artemide.

You can find the Pocketbook here

And the Prayer Cards here

Tags: Books, Zatti

Sunday Reflection - 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)

Sunday Reflection - 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)

Posted: Fri, 9 Sep 2022 09:10

Luke's parables of loss are among the most famous of the stories that Jesus told. He is dealing with the religious elite who saw that His association with known sinners was wrong—the fact that Jesus ate with them, only fuelled their distrust of Him. They saw Jesus, the preacher and man of God being quite comfortable, and 'at home' with those they considered evil and bad. Today we hear of a lost... Read More »

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Prayer Cards for Artemide Zatti

Prayer Cards for Artemide Zatti

Posted: Wed, 7 Sep 2022 13:15

In our shop, we now have prayer cards to Saint Artemide Zatti.

They are 30p each, and available to purchase here

Tags: Books, Homepage, Shop

Taking the Cross

Taking the Cross

Posted: Tue, 6 Sep 2022 14:11

In Mark's Gospel, Jesus asks the serious and challenging question: 'who do people say that I am?' (Mk 8:27). He then goes further: 'In our reading from Mark's Gospel today, Jesus asks the serious question: 'who do people say that I am?' (Mk 8:27). He then challenges them in a much deeper way: 'but you, who do you say that I am' The disciples do not want to seem to answer this, opting for the popular... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Reflection

Pity

Pity

Posted: Tue, 6 Sep 2022 10:09

The ministry of Jesus is not about activism and non-stop miracles, teaching, and sharing parables. As so often happens in His gospel life, we see his care and concern for the total wellbeing of his followers. They need teaching, example, food, rest, and comfort. Time and again, He shows us just how important is the need to look after each other: we need to take time away from all the plate-spinning... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Reflection

Driving to Don Bosco

Posted: Mon, 5 Sep 2022 11:15

It's always good to share the occasions when people meet Don Bosco.

The Batt family went to Turin in their 1927 Lancia Lambda, along with other Lambda owners.

Here you can see them outside the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians

Tags: Turin

Sunday Reflection - 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)

Sunday Reflection - 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)

Posted: Fri, 2 Sep 2022 12:11

The great Jesuit pacifist, Dan Berrigan SJ tells us quite clearly:

If you want to follow Jesus and be a true Christian, you had better look good on wood.

Jesus is part of a long line of prophets who never got to enjoy retirement. The prophet generally does not get their long service watch as a sign of dedication. Their challenging words hit raw nerves, especially with leaders and the elite. The great... Read More »

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