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Welcome March as it brings the first day of spring with the vernal equinox, signalling the start of new beginnings. Use this Lenten time of reflection to read Michael Winstanley's 'Lenten Sundays' or focus on a prayer and reflection each day with the 'Swatch Journey through Lent' or remind your little ones of the prayer that Jesus taught us with the colourful 'The Our Father'.

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Thornleigh Students made 'Send My Friend' champions

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 »

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Sunday Reflection - 4th Sunday of Lent (Year B)

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 »

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Salesian Forum 2024

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

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Reflection - COMPASSION, Feeding, and Calming.

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 »

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Assignment of the Titular See and Episcopal Ordination of Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major

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 »

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An MOT for your Soul

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 »

Tags: Battersea, Discernment, Homepage, Salesian Cooperators, Salesian Missions, Salesian Sisters, Salesians of Don Bosco, Vocation

Salesian Missions Prayer Intention - March 2024

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.

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Sunday Reflection - 3rd Sunday of Lent (Year B)

Sunday Reflection - 3rd Sunday of Lent (Year B)

Posted: Fri, 1 Mar 2024 07:22

Today we turn to John's gospel and share his account of the cleansing of the Temple. Unlike the Synoptic gospels, John does not place this event at the start of Holy Week; rather he places this unusual event at of start of the public ministry of Jesus, coming just after the miracle at Cana. At the wedding feast we see the sign of the Messianic Reign of God: extraordinary comes from the ordinary; there... Read More »

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Sunday Reflection - 2nd Sunday of Lent (Year B)

Sunday Reflection - 2nd Sunday of Lent (Year B)

Posted: Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:15

In the gospel today we have Mark's account of the event known as the TRANSFIGURATION. Jesus takes his friends Peter, James, and John on a hike. Last week we saw a Jesus alone in the desert before doing his duty in proclaiming a gospel of unconditional love. This week he is with friends in another type of wilderness. At the top of the mountain, the three friends were able to see Jesus in a whole new... Read More »

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Salesian Sisters Prayer Weekend

Salesian Sisters Prayer Weekend

Posted: Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:14

Recently, the Salesian Sisters hosted a prayer weekend at their Provincial house in Blundellsands. Ffion Thomas was one of the attendees and here is her account of the weekend:

A couple of weeks ago I had the wonderful opportunity to spend a weekend in community with the sisters in Liverpool. After going to World Youth Day last summer, it was an opportunity to come together in prayer—not only... Read More »

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