Tags: Salesians of Don Bosco
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 »
Don Bosco Day Celebrations in our Schools
Posted: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 13:21
On Wednesday 31st January, Salesians all over the world, celebrated the feast of the founder, St John Bosco. Here we share how our Salesian Schools marked the occasion.
At the Salesian Academy of St John Bosco, they held a special careers event, which was attended by Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB, Sr Pauline Clark FMA, and Br Solomon Tivlumun SDB. Students got to speak to them about their lives as Salesians.... Read More »
Flame 2025 - Buy your tickets now
Posted: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 13:02
On Wednesday 31st January, at 9am, CYMFed released tickets for Flame 2025 which taking place in Wembley Arena on Saturday 15th March 2025.
If you are looking to take a group and you'd like to go with the Salesians, tickets are limited, so email salesianyouthministry@salesians.org.uk ASAP to avoid missing out.
Thornleigh Mission Week - Dare to Dream
Posted: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:51
This week, Thornleigh Salesian College in Bolton, has been hosting its Mission Week.
The theme of the week "Dare to Dream", is centred around Don Bosco's dream at the age of nine, which the Salesians are celebrating the 200th anniversary of this year.
During the week there has been a Catholic Social Teaching expo. This was attended by the Salesian Vocations team, CAFOD, Caritas, Aid to the Church in... Read More »
Don Bosco the dreamer: the ten hills
Posted: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:47
A bumpy and tiring path, a lot of commitment, a lot of zeal, many difficulties, but also heavenly music and splendid visions: all this can be found in Don Bosco's third dream that we are rediscovering in view of his liturgical feast and in this Bicentennial year of his most famous dream at nine years of age. Today the dream known as "the ten hills" is presented (Biographical Memoirs VII, 466-471).... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B)
Posted: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:17
Last week we saw how the evangelist John dealt with the call of Andrew and Peter. On this Sunday of the Word, we are introduced to Mark's Gospel and his version of the call of these early followers. I like to see the evangelist Mark as a person who is in a hurry. He is not interested in birth and beautiful stories of shepherds, Kings, and cribs - he wants to present the 'good news' of Jesus. He presents... Read More »
Christmas 2023 in our Salesian Schools
Posted: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:05
Just before they broke up for Christmas, Students and Staff in our Salesian Schools were able to find time to let their hair down and get in the spirit of the Christmas holiday. Let us share the activities they got up to before they went home for Christmas.
At Thornleigh, the school invited the local community for Thornleigh's annual Christmas party. After a three-course meal, there was festive bingo,... Read More »
Reflection - Power & Justice in the Media
Posted: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:22
Media is so important in our lives: from contacting friends on Facebook, to catching up on the latest edition of 'Eastenders'. Wherever you go, you will see people glued to their phone screens—even in our chapel, as we gather for community prayer, many pray the Daily Office from a Breviary application on their phone. Some will freely admit that they would rather lose a limb than give up their... Read More »
Flame 2025 - SUPER EARLY BIRD tickets
Posted: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 23:03
On the 31st January 2024, the feast of St John Bosco, Super Early Bird tickets will be on sale for Flame 2025.
The Salesians will be buying their tickets as one whole group.
If you want to join the Salesian Group, and be a part of this SUPER Early Bird ticket offer, Email Fr Bob Gardner ASAP to avoid disappointment - salesianyouthministry@salesians.org.uk
Sunday Reflection - 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B)
Posted: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:48
Today our readings are about calling. In our modern western society, there is a danger that we can become discouraged when we do not see more vocations to the priesthood and religious life. However, I tend to see it in a different light: I firmly believe God is calling, but are we prepared to listen? We heard about the young Samuel who mistakes the voice of God for Eli, his mentor. God is trying to... Read More »