Artemide Zatti - Our new Salesian Saint
Posted: Fri, 2 Sep 2022 09:28
Brother Artemide Zatti, is soon to be our newest Salesian Saint. He will be canonised at the Vatican by Pope Francis on October 9th.
But who is Artemide Zatti?
Artemide Zatti was born in Italy in 1880. Growing up with his parents, and 7 siblings, Artemide went to school, but had to drop out at the age of 9, and work for a wealthy neighbour in their farm. However, the family were forced by poverty to... Read More »
Instruments of Peace
Posted: Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:41
A new prayer for Francis
We are all well aware of the famous prayer of St Francis that sums up our Christian faith, as we strive to be 'instruments of peace.' We realise that it is in giving that we receive, that we must bring love to situations of hatred, that we encourage faith in times of doubt, and 'it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.' Francis of Assisi knew what it was to live the... Read More »
Artemides Zatti to become a Saint
Posted: Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:12
On Saturday 27th August, Pope Francis and the consistory, announced the Canonisation date for Artemides Zatti to be the 9th October. From ANS, here is the process for the cause of beatification and canonization of the Salesian coadjutor Artemides Zatti.
(ANS - Rome) - Beatification is the intermediate step towards Canonization. For this it is necessary that a miracle due to the concerned person's intercession... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Posted: Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:23
Today's gospel sees Jesus at a meal—in Palestinian culture, going for a meal, especially as an invited guest, was not just about eating and drinking. Jesus, at the table of this Pharisee, is enjoying friendship, care, and trust. It shows that Jesus is not prejudiced and will accept invitations from rich and poor alike—from very public sinners and the religious elite. He is able to enjoy... Read More »
GCSE results day in our Salesian Schools
Posted: Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:42
Yesterday, Thursday 25th August, students around the UK received their GCSE results. Grades are marked using a numbering system where 9 is the top grade, 1 is the lowest classified grade, and 4 is considered a pass. Nationally, 73.2% of all students received a grade of 4 and above.
Salesian College in Farnborough parents, boys and teachers were extremely proud and excited to receive outstanding GCSE... Read More »
Sharing
Posted: Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:04
Share the cuppa!
In the early days of Jesus' ministry, John the Baptist pointed to Him and told his own followers, "There is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!". Andrew and his unnamed friend follow Jesus, at first at a distance—some might even say that they stalked him! It is when Jesus turns and simply demands "what do you want?" that they are forced to ask the question, ... Read More »
Sunday Reflection - 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time
Posted: Sat, 20 Aug 2022 15:51
Only last week we heard that beautiful 'Magnificat' of Mary. Like Jesus in his famous mission statement in the Nazareth Synagogue, she points to how the reign of God might seem very unusual in purely human terms: everything is turned on its head. While the gospel of Luke is generally seen as the gospel of compassion, today Jesus is uncompromising, as he urges to 'enter by the narrow gate'! He does... Read More »
A-Level results day in our Salesian Schools
Posted: Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:15
Yesterday on Thursday 18th August, Students received their A-Level, T-Level and BTEC results. Nationally, the average was that 82.1% of students got a Grade of C or above.
At Thornleigh Salesian College in Bolton, many students achieved A* grades. Some of the students who achieved some notable achievements include Emma Halliday who achieved 3 A* grades, Max Marsden-Price who achieved 2A* and 2A's, Fatima... Read More »
New Book - Education is a Matter of the Heart: The Educational-Pastoral Model of The Salesians of Don Bosco
Posted: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:12
We have a new book available to buy now in our shop written by Miguel Ángel García Morcuende SDB.
Education is a Matter of the Heart: The Educational-Pastoral Model of The Salesians of Don Bosco, looks at the basic principles of Don Bosco's educational system presented in a concise way, with thoughtful observations on its origins and on the profile of the educators in relation to the young... Read More »
Reconciliation
Posted: Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:59
The Oscar, the 'Godfather' and Littlefeather.
If you are movie fan like me, then you will enjoy the speculation and guess work surrounding the nominations for the BAFTA's, Golden Globes, and the Oscars. Some years it is going to be obvious who will go home with a shed-full of awards: the superb 1993 film, 'Schindler's List' won seven Oscars and seven BATFTAs and is still considered to be one of the... Read More »