Author: IND SDB

THE HOLY FAMILY: 31 December 2023

Scripture Reflection

FOREVER FAITHFULGenesis 15:1-6, 21:1-3; Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Luke 2:22-40 Timothy Stackpole was a New York fire fighter. In June 1998‚ he was severely injured in a fire. He had fourth/ fifth degree burns over 40% of his body, which needed multiple surgeries and months of painful rehabilitation. He had two goals: to spend as much time as he could with his family and to return to his job. Despite the advice of friends and family, and the fact that he could retire comfortably, he returned to work on 10 March 2001.On 9/11, Stackpole had just finished duty when he

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Camporee 2023: Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Dibrugarh Hosts a Spectacular Celebration of Empowerment through Sharing and Caring Dibrugarh, 28 December 2023

News, Province News

The picturesque campus of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School in Dibrugarh has been buzzing with excitement as scouts and guides from across the region gather for Camporee 2023, a five-day extravaganza promoting the ethos of empowerment through sharing and caring. The event, which began on December 27th and will conclude on December 31st, is witnessing a multitude of activities aimed at fostering camaraderie, skill development, and a sense of responsibility among the participants.In a remarkable display of unity and camaraderie, a gathering of 580 scouts and guides, accompanied by 46 dedicated scout masters and guide captains, recently convened for a

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III SUNDAY OF ADVENT: 17 December 2023

Scripture Reflection

REJOICE IN THE LORDIsaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 A king instructed his gardener to plant trees to represent different virtues. The gardener planted a palm to symbolise joy.When the king saw the palm, he said: “I thought you would typify joy with a flowering plant like the tulip. How can the palm symbolize joy?”The gardener replied: “Flowering trees get their nourishment from open sources in orchards or forests. I found this palm in a desert; its roots had found some hidden spring far beneath the burning surface. Highest joy has a foundation people cannot see and

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Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kuricheal Appointed 13th Provincial of Salesian Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati

Information, News, Province News

Guwahati: On 11 December 2023, the Rector Major, Rev. Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime, the 10th Successor of Don Bosco, announced the appointment of Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kuricheal SDB as the Provincial Designate of the Salesian Province of Mary Help of Christians, Guwahati (ING), succeeding Fr. Januarius Sangma, who has held the position since May 2018. The Salesian Province of Guwahati, located in the states of Assam and Meghalaya in India, boasts a vibrant community of 250 confreres spread across 38 Salesian communities, with a history dating back 101 years to the arrival of Salesian missionaries. Currently serving as a Provincial

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“His Word is My Path” – A Profound Journey of Spiritual Reflections

Publication

Author: P X Francis CharuvilaPublisher: The Writer Order Publications “His Word is My Path” is a spiritually enriching compilation of 100 reflections penned by the seasoned Christian Missionary and Salesian Priest, P X Francis Charuvila. Born in Kollam, Kerala, in 1955, Charuvila brings his deep understanding of religion, scouting, youth, and social realities to this collection, creating a mosaic of wisdom and inspiration. The central theme of the book revolves around the transformative power of prayer, meditation, and the profound revelations found in God’s world. Charuvila emphasizes that prayer and meditation should not be seen as imposed exercises, but rather

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