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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'.

What did this pandemic ever do for us?

What did this pandemic ever do for us?

Posted: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:51

Some of us of a certain vintage can remember, with absolute joy, the Monty Python 'What did the Romans ever do for us' sketch. It starts with a group of ancients complaining about cruel Roman rule, but ends with a wise reflective observation:

Well, apart from medicine, irrigation,

health, roads, cheese, and education,

baths and the Circus Maximus,

what have the Romans ever done for us?

(From 'Monty Python's... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Reflection, Salesians of Don Bosco

Faith Matters magazine

Faith Matters magazine

Posted: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:51

Sixth form students (helped by Fr Andrew Ebrahim SDB) from St John Bosco College in Battersea, have published their regular 'Faith Matters' magazine.

In this edition, the students speak to Tim Campbell, the winner of the first series of 'The Apprentice' and Jenny Berggren from Ace of Base.

To read the latest issue Click Here

To read the past issues of 'Faith Matters' Click Here

Tags: Battersea, Homepage, Salesian Schools, Salesians of Don Bosco

Don Bosco Youth Net - Mental Health in Youth Work

Don Bosco Youth Net - Mental Health in Youth Work

Posted: Sun, 9 Apr 2023 18:08

Mental Health is becoming an ever important issue, and members of Don Bosco Youth Net (DBYN) has identified Mental Health with Young People as a priority for the network, especially looking at Mental Health, post-pandemic.

In the first week of April, 18 young people from 6 countries, including 3 from the UK, came together at Savio House in Bollington for a training course looking at Mental Health in... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Salesians of Don Bosco, Youth Ministry

Reflection - Holy Week

Reflection - Holy Week

Posted: Mon, 3 Apr 2023 13:37

As we enter this most holy of all weeks in the Christian calendar, I realise just how our world is so united in so many ways. I have just returned from a Salesian meeting in Germany: we were gathered from Croatia, Slovenia, Britain, Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, Malta, Germany, and Poland. The language used for our formal meetings, break out groups, tours and, most importantly, our liturgy was English.... Read More »

Tags: Easter, Holy Week, Lent, Reflection

Sunday Reflection - Palm Sunday (Year A)

Sunday Reflection - Palm Sunday (Year A)

Posted: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:12

'Hosanna' the crowds cry, as they lay down their palm leaves in the path of the mighty Messiah, as he enters Jerusalem—on a donkey! This simple act shows the true glory of Jesus: not for him, a powerful chariot, or a mighty steed. He enters this week of glory on the humble, working farm animal. I suspect that he would have subscribed to the idea that if the donkey was good enough for the pregnant... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Sunday Reflection

Thornleigh Year 8 at Savio House

Thornleigh Year 8 at Savio House

Posted: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:46

From Monday 27th - Wednesday 29th March, Year 8 students from Thornleigh Salesian College went on retreat to Savio House.

Their retreat involved a traditional walk up to the top of White Nancy, before they started reflecting on the theme of the retreat, which was Choices.

They did this by playing the Game of Life, which encourages them to think about what is important for them to live their lives. Is... Read More »

Tags: Bolton, Homepage, Retreat, Salesian Schools, Savio House, Thornleigh

The Way of the Cross (Year A)

The Way of the Cross (Year A)

Posted: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:11

This year, Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB has written reflections for the Way of the Cross for Year A.

The last time the Church celebrated the Way of the Cross in Year A, was during the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic.

This year, we are able to celebrate with less restrictions and reflect share our faith with those in our parish, as well as with our families and friends.

The resources include, text, imagery, music... Read More »

Tags: Easter, Good Friday, Homepage, Lent, Reflection, Salesians of Don Bosco

Youth Ministry Training Weekend

Youth Ministry Training Weekend

Posted: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:50

St Patrick's Weekend (as described by some) saw the latest Youth Ministry Training Weekend hosted by Savio House, Bollington.

Brothers in Formation came from all over the Province to explore another section of Youth Ministry, this time with Fr Paddy Hennessy of the Irish Province.

A lively discussion was held on topics such as:

  • Bible meets Culture
  • Youth: The NOW of God
  • Youth Ministry and Self definition... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Salesian Youth Ministry, Salesians of Don Bosco

Sunday Reflection - 5th Sunday of Lent (Year A)

Sunday Reflection - 5th Sunday of Lent (Year A)

Posted: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:13

Today we see Jesus going back to his very special place—somewhere that he felt at home. The home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus seems to have been his go to place. Just like all of us, he needed space to throw off his sandals and just relax. We will remember well the welcome he was given by Martha, as she worked so hard to prepare a meal fit for a king—while her sister, Mary was content to... Read More »

Tags: Homepage, Lent, Sunday Reflection

Salesian School Chaplain talks to the BBC about Lent

Salesian School Chaplain talks to the BBC about Lent

Posted: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:05

On the Third Sunday of Lent, Anne Quirk, lay chaplain, at St John Bosco Arts College, Croxteth, was interviewed on BBC Radio Merseyside, by Paul Beesley. The show Daybreak is a show that reflects on Merseyside's worlds of faith.

Anne was on the programme to talk about the season of Lent, and the various activities that take place for prayer and reflection, and fundraising for CAFOD and projects of the... Read More »

Tags: Chaplaincy, Croxteth, Homepage, Salesian Schools, Salesian Sisters