Staff at SJBA pass on a message of hope
Posted: Wed, 13 May 2020 15:18
The staff of St John Bosco Arts College, including Sisters from our Croxteth community, found a very entertaining way to pass on a message of hope to their school community, in a video (below) released on the Feast of St Mary Mazzarello. We hope you enjoy the video, and remember its very important message.
The school has also begun a page on its website to celebrate and thank former students who have... Read More »
Quid est veritas? Catholic schools seeking the highest good
Posted: Mon, 11 May 2020 16:31
In this week's article by a Catholic teacher, Mike considers the countercultural Gospel values that make a Catholic school 'good'. Photo: Winners of last year's Faith in Acton Awards from Savio Salesian College, Bootle.
The dialogue between Jesus and Pilate in the Gospel of John, where Jesus is asked 'Quid est veritas?' (what is truth), has always intrigued me! It is a clash between two world views.... Read More »
Salesian Sundays with Sr Ella
Posted: Thu, 7 May 2020 18:00
For a few months, we've been sharing videos on Facebook, with Sr Ella Flynn FMA reflecting on the Sunday Gospel. Those videos are now on a playlist on our YouTube channel, where you can watch all of the collection so far, and see the 'Salesian Sundays' videos we post in future. The link to the full playlist is in 'More information' below.
Spend a few moments in Sr Ella's company, and gain some prayerful... Read More »
The way, the truth, and the life ...
Posted: Wed, 6 May 2020 18:07
A reflection on the Gospel for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, by Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB
In our Gospel today we see Jesus trying to encourage his disciples, reminding them that there are "many rooms in my father's house" (John 14:2). I'm reminded of a very pious and holy nun I met on a Retreat; during the week it became obvious that the Sister Superior of this convent was VERY strict. As the week came... Read More »
Savio House Team is "together apart" on their patron's feast day
Posted: Wed, 6 May 2020 13:11
Members of the retreat team at Savio House, our Youth Retreat Centre in Bollington Cheshire, sent messages on the Feast of St Dominic Savio from their homes across Europe and the UK. The SDB community living at the house has been busy giving rooms a fresh coat of paint ready to welcome back the rest of the team and young retreatants when they are able to reopen.
We wish you all a very happy feast!
If... Read More »
Hats off to Br Joe, Superchef!
Posted: Tue, 5 May 2020 12:51
Ever since lock down, the Salesian community in Battersea has been cooking meals for 14 people each day. The chief cook (and often bottle washer) has been Br Joe Tran, ably assisted by many members of the community, who have put on weight!
On Sunday May 3rd, Fr Tom Williams, the Rector, decided to recognise Joe's work in multi-cultural cooking by presenting him with a chef's hat.
Joe has not cut his... Read More »
The transformative power of Religious Education
Posted: Tue, 5 May 2020 09:14
This week, Catholic teacher Mike Bennett shares his experience of how the study of religion can transform young people - if it's done in the right way. (Photo: Shutterstock)
I am a bit of a geek! A 'Theo-geek'! I fell in love with theology when a young and brilliant RE teacher broke open the scriptures to me when I was in Year 12. This generous lady truly taught me who Christ was. She made the Jesus... Read More »
Pray with us this Vocations Sunday
Posted: Sun, 3 May 2020 07:30
'Vocation' is God's call guiding us to the path in life that will fulfill his plan for us. It touches our deepest purpose in life and can bring us the contentment of knowing and feeling we are 'in the right place'. It is a call each of us needs to listen for, whatever stage of life we are in. Please pray today and all this week for all who are discerning their vocation, and for Salesians of Don Bosco... Read More »
Sisters talk about their vocations
Posted: Sat, 2 May 2020 17:45
Some of our sisters from around the Province have been sharing their stories this week, in a series of videos for Vocations Awareness week.
The first video (above) was posted for Vocations Sunday, and during the week, more videos have been added, in which we hear from Sr Pat and Sr Breda about their own experiences. Visit our YouTube channel to watch more of the series. ('More information' below)
If... Read More »
Supporting grieving young people during lockdown
Posted: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:17
As our Education delegate, Fr David O'Malley SDB is aware of school communities that are dealing with deaths of family members, parents and associates. "The usual pattern of support is not possible at this time, especially since the experience of dying and also funerals is far more stark than normal," he writes, "It is not easy and the limitations of technology appear starkly here"
Fr David hopes everyone... Read More »