Tags: Salesian spirituality
Sunday Reflection - 2nd Sunday of Easter (Year B)
Posted: Fri, 5 Apr 2024 11:53
Today when we are invited to share in unconditional love of God in 'Divine Mercy Sunday' we are given an example of how deep that love is. For some reason, Thomas, the apostle is not in the place of the first Christian lockdown when Jesus brought them his first simple message of 'Peace'; I like to think he was out shopping or checking in on the safety of other disciples in Jerusalem. He misses the... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - Easter Sunday (Year B)
Posted: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:58
A very happy Easter Day to you—today we celebrate glory and life even in the middle of international pain and heartache. Today is the reason for our hope and needed optimism: do not be concerned if that glass is half empty or half full, be thankful you have a glass in the first place! Today we are given an account of pure faith in Mark's gospel, a faith that we are invited to share. Mary of Magdala... Read More »
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 »
Sunday Reflection - 1st Sunday of Lent (Year B)
Posted: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:51
The gospel of Mark gives us the shortest account of Jesus's time spent in the wilderness. Mark is the evangelist who is in a hurry to preach the gospel that we are given the briefest details of the time Jesus spent his wilderness time. He is seen in the desert for forty days, where he is tempted by the devil and supported by the angels. He then returns home to Galilee urging people to 'repent and believe... Read More »
Perpetual Profession of Br Paulin Tcha-Eigoulou Meba SDB
Posted: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:49
On Sunday 11th February 2024, Brother Paulin Tcha-Eigoulou SDB made his Perpetual Profession as a Salesian of Don Bosco.
The service was held in the Sacred Heart Parish in Battersea, which is served by the Salesians.
In attendance were priests, and brothers from all over the country, as well as Salesian Cooperators, and local Parishioners that came to celebrate with Br Paulin.
The service was live-streamed... Read More »
Reflection - Ash Wednesday 2024
Posted: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:43
Our brief sojourn in 'ordinary times' ends with the start of a new Lent—that annual 'spring clean' that the Church gifts us. We can well remember the Covid Lent of 2020: it brought so many needed restrictions, in order to stop the spread, but that lack of human touch in the firm handshake of peace or the warm embrace of a loving hug, was so hard to endure. Across the world, millions lost their... Read More »
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations for Fr Bernard Grogan SDB
Posted: Thu, 8 Feb 2024 10:36
On Wednesday 7th February, the Thornleigh Community anticipated the 60th anniversary of Ordination of Fr Bernard Grogan SDB. Fr Bernard was ordained a Salesian priest on 9th February 1964 with 33 other men in Italy. Fr Bernard spoke of his love for the Church, for God and for our Salesian mission. He gave thanks for 60 years as a priest, 70 years as a Salesian and 90 years of life.
Ad multos annos!... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B)
Posted: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 09:49
In Mark's gospel today, we see Jesus bringing wholeness and healing. First, we see Jesus visiting the home of Simon Peter—as a side you can see the extent of his sacrifice in following Jesus. Peter, along with his colleagues, is prepared to give up the close ties of family relationships. It is interesting to note, in the light of current debates on priestly celibacy, that the very first Pope... Read More »