Author: IND SDB

III SUNDAY OF THE YEAR: 21 January 2024

Scripture Reflection

U-TURN TO GODJonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 Wabush, a town in remote Canada, was completely isolated for some time. Then workers cut a road through the wilderness to reach it; Wabush had only one road leading into it, and thus, only one road leading out. If someone were to travel to Wabush, there is only one way he/she could leave: by turning around. There comes a moment in our lives when we realise we are in a town called “sin”. As in Wabush, there is only one way out. We must turn around or “repent”. This is

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II SUNDAY OF THE YEAR: 14 January 2024

Scripture Reflection

HEEDING GOD’S CALL1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19; 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20; John 1:35-42 One evening a professor was sorting mail. A magazine—delivered to him by mistake—fell open to an article titled: “The Needs of the Congo Mission.” He began reading it. These words gripped him: “The need is great here. We have no one to work in the northern province of Gabon in the Congo. It is my prayer that God will lay his hand on one—on whom the master’s eyes already rest—and that he or she will answer the call to help us.” The professor closed the magazine and wrote

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Congregation, Economer

Your generosity is deeply valued by us at Salesians of Don Bosco (Don Bosco Dimapur). The kindness you extend contributes significantly to enhancing the lives of the villagers we serve, and for that, we are profoundly grateful. For donations of Rs 500 or more, we express our gratitude by sending you an appreciation letter and a Yearly Calendar. Your monetary contribution, regardless of its size, plays a crucial role in advancing our mission at Salesians of Don Bosco (Don Bosco Dimapur Province). It supports the provision of quality education, the development of mission centers in remote areas, and the welfare

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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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