Thornleigh Students discuss climate crisis in Countdown TEDx
Posted: Wed, 4 Nov 2020 16:20
As part of the launch of the global 'Countdown' initiative to support solutions to the climate crisis, Salesian Cooperator James Trewby talked to a group of students from Thornleigh Salesian College.
Over the weekend of 10 October 2020,'Countdown' was launched on the TED platform, with presentations from major international figures, including Pope Francis, and a series of 'local' TEDx events. One of... Read More »
Be prepared!
Posted: Wed, 4 Nov 2020 15:49
A reflection for on the Gospel for 32nd Sunday of the Year, by Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB
Image: ©GospelImages
Today we are presented with another parable from Jesus, the master teacher: it tells the tale of a group of women getting ready for a wedding feast. This mixed group includes the scatty, the unthinking, the concerned and the planners. Make a list of your ten good friends and I am sure that... Read More »
SYM GBR at Don Bosco Youth-Net General Assembly
Posted: Tue, 3 Nov 2020 17:33
Last weekend, the General Assembly of Don Bosco Youth-Net (DBYN) took place online, bringing together young people and representatives of member organisations from across Europe, with Salesian Youth Ministry in our Province represented by Animator, Sue McDonald.
A new administrative board and President were elected at the meeting, to serve for the next three years. On new the board, Don Bosco Youth... Read More »
Fraternity and reflection for our SDBs in formation
Posted: Tue, 3 Nov 2020 09:40
On Saturday 24th October, Salesians in initial formation in the GBR Province gathered for a time of fraternity and reflection.
This year, 13 brothers from 6 provinces are continuing their formation in our province. Some are in university studies, others are in practical training, and 2 are on their final journey towards priestly ordination.
We pray for all our brothers, their formators and communities,... Read More »
Good grief
Posted: Mon, 2 Nov 2020 07:00
On the Feast of All Souls, as we begin the month of remembrance, Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB shares some of his own experiences of grief—something which is unavoidable, but different for each one of us—and offers guidance in experiencing 'good grief', that helps us to heal and to treasure memories of our loved ones who have been called to the Father. (Photo by Belinda Fewings on Unsplash... Read More »
The saints who walk among us
Posted: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:05
In his reflection for the Feast of All Saints this Sunday, Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB turns our thoughts to the everyday saints in our midst, who support and inspire us, and to Don Bosco's reminder that holiness is for each and every one of us. Image: Part of the 'Communion of Saints' tapestry group, created by John Nava for the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles, USA.
I love the tapestries... Read More »
Learning from pain
Posted: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:15
As we approach the month of remembrance, in a time when we are all experiencing pain to a greater or lesser degree, Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB shows us a way of making sense of our pain, learning from it, and looking on it as a way of honouring our loss. (Photo by Çağlar Oskay on Unsplash)
I had an amazing conversation with a friend this week on the topic of grief. As we move towards the month... Read More »
No easy walk to freedom
Posted: Wed, 21 Oct 2020 18:58
As we reach the mid-point of an extremely challenging term, Mike Bennett looks at the ethos and faith that gets a Catholic teacher through, in a career that's never easy at the best of times.
I looked at myself this morning on the screen of yet another Zoom meeting; it was not pretty! The bags under my eyes, for one, let me know that I had not slept well. And I as looked at colleagues, each face seemed... Read More »
Salesian Resources for Parents and for Form Tutors
Posted: Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:07
Fr David O'Malley SDB, Salesian Schools Coordinator for our Province, has recently produced two sets of resources, one to give parents further insights into Don Bosco's approach to young people, and the other to guide form tutors in leading prayer.
'Growing Together' is a downloadable pdf aimed primarily at families who are new to a Salesian school. It outlines the integration of Home, School, Playground... Read More »
'We are called to be a Church of love today ...'
Posted: Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:26
Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB's reflection for 30th Sunday of the year looks at the commandment Jesus told us was the most important, and how we need to live by it today. Gospel: Matthew 22:34–40.
"All you need is love", so the Beatles told us 1960s, while in the fourth century, St Augustine was able to preach with confidence "love and do what you will!" The Gospel message of love lies at the heart... Read More »