SALESIAN PROVINCE OF DIMAPUR (IND)

III SUNDAY OF ADVENT: 17 December 2023

16/12/2023 IND SDB 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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16/12/2023 IND SDB Scripture Reflection

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

15/12/2023 IND SDB 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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Fr Blasius Tete SDB

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

14/12/2023 IND SDB 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

II SUNDAY OF ADVENT: 10 December 2023

09/12/2023 IND SDB Scripture Reflection

PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORDIsaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8 We are one week into Advent, and many of us are preparing for Christmas. Our Facebook walls have photographs of cribs and home decor, announce carol-singing events, advertise cakes and cookies…But that’s not quite the preparation scripture and the advent liturgy recommend! Isaiah, in the first reading, assures the exiles in Babylon that their desperate wait for freedom is almost over; God will lead them, like a shepherd, back home. The exiles have a two-fold task: to prepare the way of the Lord and to proclaim the

I SUNDAY OF ADVENT: 03 December 2023

02/12/2023 IND SDB Scripture Reflection

WAITING IN HOPEIsaiah 63:16-17, 19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37 Waiting is a part of life. Outside schools, parents wait to pick up their children; at bus stops, railway stations, and airports, people wait for their loved ones; in hospitals, patients wait for their families. We are waiting for violence and wars to end. All they/we can do is wait… in hope!Waiting is a part of life. All of us waited to be born, waited to be nourished, waited to be loved. We learned, soon enough, that not everything is available “instant”. We have to wait. Advent is a time

Inaugural Bosco Fest Nagaland Promises a Musical Extravaganza with Euphoria and Abhijeet

25/11/2023 IND SDB Dimapur DBS, Don Bosco Alumni, Nagaland, Province News

Don Bosco Alumni Dimapur to Host Unprecedented Fusion of Music and Bollywood Glamour on January 7 Dimapur, Nagaland – 25 November 2023: In a groundbreaking initiative, Don Bosco Alumni Dimapur is set to host the inaugural edition of Bosco Fest Nagaland on 7 January 2024 at Don Bosco Dimapur. This unique fusion of music and Bollywood glamour promises to be a celebration of the rich tapestry of Indian music and cinema, transcending boundaries and marking a landmark event for the region.The concert, set to be bigger and better than ever, will feature the legendary Indian band Euphoria, known for their

JESUS CHRIST THE UNIVERSAL KING: 26 November 2023

25/11/2023 IND SDB Scripture Reflection

REACHING OUT TO AND IDENTIFYING WITH THE LEASTEzekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; Matthew 25:31-46 According to a Jewish legend, a man went to heaven and watched at the gates.A rabbi came and made his claim to enter: “Day and night I studied the Torah.” The angel at the gate said: “Wait! We will investigate whether your study was for its own sake or for the sake of honours.”A zaddik approached next: “I fasted much; I underwent many ritual cleansings.” The angel said: “Wait until we investigate your motives.”Then a tavern-keeper came and said: “I fed without charge every

XXXIII SUNDAY OF THE YEAR: 19 November 2023

18/11/2023 IND SDB Scripture Reflection

BE A HI-FI CHRISTIANProverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30 As a child, Norman Geisler—the famous theologian and author—went to a vacation bible school because some friends invited him. He returned to the same church for Sunday school. Each week a bus driver picked him up. For eight years, he attended church, but never was never baptised. Finally, during his senior year in high school, after being picked up over 400 times, he was baptised.What if the bus driver had given up on Geisler at 395? What if the bus driver had said: “This kid is going nowhere