Post-Pandemic Discipleship
Posted: Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:58
In the Gospel of John, we see the honest fall-out from Jesus' difficult teaching: 'Jesus said to them, "if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you will not have life in yourselves' (Jn 6:53). John presents an unambiguous teaching on the 'bread of life'; he is pointing to the reality of crucifixion and death that cannot be hidden or brushed under the carpet. As Christians,... Read More »
I Believed, I Promised, I was Healed - Saint Artemide Zatti
Posted: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:07
On Saturday 8th October, the Salesian Family met in the St Paul VI Audience Hall in the Vatican City, to start the celebrations of the Canonisation of Artemide Zatti. When we got to the Vatican, and through security, we were ushered into the St Paul VI audience hall. It's very striking to see the ceiling and the two stained glass windows on either end of the hall. Once we had taken our seats along... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C) - Pray without ceasing
Posted: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:59
Today's Gospel reminds us of the need to be persistent—some may see it as getting what you want by nagging long and hard enough. Luke presents the officious judge 'who does not fear God or has respect for humanity!' He is seen as totally self-sufficient, centring his whole life on himself. He is neither a man of faith, nor a lover of his community. The judge finds himself under the attention... Read More »
Savio Salesian College, Bootle - Year 7 Welcoming Mass
Posted: Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:35
As a Catholic community, our Savio Salesian College joyfully celebrated Welcome Mass for year 7 students who have taken a big step in their lives.
The Mass began with the warm welcome of Mr. Costello, the headteacher. Then, focusing on the theme 'Share the Light of Jesus', Father Jakub who led the Mass, encouraged our new students to recognise different gifts and talents given by God in order to learn,... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)
Posted: Fri, 7 Oct 2022 13:28
Today's gospel sees Jesus in border territory: he is in that land between Galilee and Samaria. Jews and Samaritans lived closely together in a geographical area, yet philosophically, socially, and religiously, the two groups could not be further from each other. However, as is so often the case, disaster, pain, and disease does not respect religious or political borders. The dreaded and feared lepers... Read More »
Artemide Zatti - Events of the Weekend
Posted: Fri, 7 Oct 2022 11:43
The weekend of the 8th and 9th October will see Artemide Zatti canonised as a Saint.
All of the events will be streamed live by ANS, the Salesian News Agency.
The events are:
Saturday 8th October
- 10:00 am - Mass Celebrated by the Rector Major
- 11:00 am - Testimonies about Artemide Zatti
- 12:00 pm - Noon Audience with Pope Francis
Sunday 9th October
- 10:00 am - Eucharistic Celebration and Rite of Canonisation... Read More »
In Search of Angels
Posted: Thu, 6 Oct 2022 12:04
In Search of Angels
The Scottish folk group 'Runrig' sing a beautiful song called 'In Search of Angels'. 'Runrig' were a Celtic rock group formed on the Isle of Skye in 1973; in their songs and music, they reflect the Scotland that they love in a way that, for me, the 'Saw Doctors' reflect life on Ireland's West Coast. Both groups are worth a listen as they explore simple, eternal truths and events... Read More »
Four Students taking part in the Street Child United World Cup 2022
Posted: Tue, 4 Oct 2022 10:34
Four students at Savio Salesian College have been invited to go to Qatar, home of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
These students have been fully involved with outreach programmes run by Everton in the Community through the school and have been specially chosen to take part in the Street Child United World Cup 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
This is being hosted in partnership with Qatar Foundation and involves 28 teams... Read More »
Commitment Mass for the Savio House Team 2022-23
Posted: Mon, 3 Oct 2022 14:25
On Friday 30th September 2022, the Savio Team 2022-23 made their commitment to the mission of Savio House. The Mass was led by the Provincial, Fr Gerry Briody SDB. The Savio community made their commitment by reading part of the Mission Statement.
The team will be led by the rector, Fr Martin Coyle SDB and Team Leader, Grace O'Hanlon. They will be supported by Fr Joe Tran SDB, Fr Roman Szczypa SDB,... Read More »