(ANS - Sao Paulo) - Two Salesian Provinces in two weeks, with several thousand kilometers of travel by plane and by car to visit and animate over twenty Salesian works: this is the scale of the journey the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, is undertaking in Brazil, from October 14-27, to the Salesian Provinces of Sao Paulo and Recife.
(ANS - Villena) – On Saturday, October 7, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, X Successor of Don Bosco, was in Villena (Spain) for the celebrations of the first century of the Salesian House of Villena, Alicante province. It was "a historic day for the town and its 35,000 inhabitants," as Fr José Joaquín Coma, said the Director of the House.
(ANS - Bratislava) - "To donate life for the brothers was the ideal of Blessed Tito Zeman. He was arrested because he helped seminarians and priests to expatriate to live their apostolic ideal. His imprisonment was transformed into a sacrifice of redemption for others." These are some of the passages of the intense homily expressed by Cardinal Angelo Amato, SDB, representative of the Pope and Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, during the Eucharist celebrated on Saturday, 30 September, in Bratislava on the occasion of the beatification of Titus Zeman, Salesian priest, martyr.
Frystak, Czech Republic - September 2017 - The visit of the Rector Major to the Czech Republic ended on September 29 at Frystak, at the Mother House of the Salesians, where the sons of Don Bosco first arrived 90 years ago. There, Fr Ángel Fernandez Artime met the directors of the Salesian Houses, as well as the Salesians of the Province, the Salesian Family and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. After the Rector Major's speech and subsequent sharing, the Eucharistic celebration took place, during which Fr Á.F. Artime emphasized the importance of fidelity to the Salesian Family and Don Bosco's charism. He also praised the work among the poorest of the young, and said, "Do not be afraid to take new steps in the future!"
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(ANS - Prague) - In the early hours of yesterday afternoon, Wednesday 27 September, the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, accompanied by his secretary, Fr Horacio López, arrived at Prague's "Václav Havel" airport. The X Successor of Don Bosco, participating in the Beatification Ceremony of Salesian Martyr for Vocations, Fr Titus Zeman, scheduled for Saturday, September 30, is also undertaking an Animation Visit to the "St John Bosco" Province.
(ANS - Rome) - After more than 18 months of captivity in Yemen and two weeks of rest and medical treatment in the Vatican, Fr Tom Uzhunnalil is finally about to return to his country, India, to re-embrace his family and his confreres of the Bangalore Province. Yesterday, Tuesday, September 26, the Salesian missionary returned to the General House to greet the new Salesian missionaries and to take leave of the Rector Major, Fr Ángel Fernández Artime.
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INTERVIEWS
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Democratic Republic of Congo – Fr Owoudou on the situation in the eastern parts of the country: “No matter how dark the night may seem, dawn will inevitably come”
(ANS - Goma) - During his latest phase of the Extraordinary Visit to the "Mary Most Holy Assumption" Province of Central Africa (AFC), Fr. Alphonse Owoudou, Councillor for the Africa Madagascar Region, conducted an interview with the magazine "JAMBO VIJANA," representing the youth engaged in the Salesian works of the Province's Eastern Delegation. Addressing the ongoing violence and conflicts in the region, Fr. Owoudou expressed hope, saying: "No matter the length of the night, dawn will inevitably come."
EDITORIAL
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“Speaking with the Heart”: A great Antidote for the Ills of today’s world
‘Revolutionize the world with your kindness, by speaking with your heart’, is the dream that Pope Francis envisions for humanity through his 57th World Communication Day message, that falls on this Ascension Sunday, 21st May 2023. ‘Speak with your heart in truth and charity’, and this is the best antidote that can cure the ills of today’s society.
EVENTS
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Italy – "Labs To Future": the final event of the "Labs To Learn" project in Valdocco
(ANS – Turin) – The final event of the "Labs to Learn" project was held on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, entitled "Labs To Future: The path – The results – The challenges" . The project was selected by the "Con i Bambini" social enterprise within the framework of the Foundation for the Fight against Child Educational Poverty and came into being with the intention of combating early school leaving and preventing educational poverty, increasing the number of young people with difficulties who fulfil their school obligation, access higher education and/or job placement, and opening the way for personal growth according to their inclinations and aspirations.
SPECIAL REPORTS
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Peru – Centenary of the High Altar of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Lima
(ANS – Lima) – The centenary of the consecration of the high altar in the Crypt of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Lima was celebrated on 19 March, on the feast of St Joseph and in homage to Fr José Calasanz Marqués, then Provincial of the Salesians in Peru and Bolivia – now recognised as Blessed by the Church – on account of his name.
MESSAGES OF THE RECTOR MAJOR
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DREAMS THAT KEEP COMING TRUE!
THE MESSAGE OF THE RECTOR MAJOR, Card. Ángel Fernández Artime, SDB
When reflecting on all this, I feel I have a little authority to say: “Dear Don Bosco, your Dream is still VERY ALIVE.”