When we see brokenness around us, people living on the street, or drug addicts in a daze, we may think there is little we can do. How can the practice of encounter make a difference…

How do we grow in love of God and neighbor? This week, Oblates gathered for a retreat to examine this question. When considering your own vocation, how do you answer this question…

When Sr. Clare Chantal, VHM, arrived in Annecy, France, she didn't know she would find her true calling. What changed her life and what happened when she encountered Francis de Sales and Jane de Chantal?...

Sunflowers are a symbol of the summer but also of our spiritual life.  How can this strong and towering flower help us in our spiritual life?…

Life can make us aware of our limitations, as I experienced when exhaustion set in upon arriving in France for the Major Superiors Meeting. We often look for ways to push past our limits, like coffee for example, but St. Francis does not encourage us to seek a limitless life. What does he teach instead?…

Some of the most powerful witnesses to faith are not found in grand victories, but in quiet acts of courage. As I visit France, I find myself reflecting on the Martyrs of Compiègne, whose love of God and neighbor conquered fear itself…

If Mary Magdalene had remained silent, we would be very poor in hope and joy. Jesus entrusted to proclaim the good news of the resurrection to the disciples. Through her actions she shows us three essential dimensions of Oblate ministry which can be lived out by all…

Life unfolds in seasons, each bringing its own challenges, transitions, and gifts. As we journey through life, what can we learn about letting go, belonging, and remaining faithful to who we are? How can we continually let God in and follow His call?…

From a young Oblate professing vows for life to a veteran Oblate reflecting on decades of religious life, one truth remains constant: God is never finished with us. How is God continuing to shape and transform us, no matter our age or stage of life?…

The best summer memories are often made not in the places we visit, but in the people we welcome. How might the Feast of the Visitation (observed each year on July 2) teach us to make every encounter a moment of God's presence?...

Change brings a choice: cling to what is familiar or trust where God is leading. As the Oblates go through change and ask for God's guidance, the story of Lot and his family come to mind. How does it remind us of the importance of looking ahead in faith?…

God asks us to let go of what is familiar and trust Him with what comes next. When change stirs fear, nostalgia, and hesitation in our hearts, will we keep looking back—or will we allow God to lead us forward in faith?...

What is your heart whispering? When we quiet our thoughts, we are better able to hear God's whispers. St. Francis gave us several tools to practice throughout the day to help us make time for these moments to happen...

We say goodbye to major figures at our Oblate high schools. In part one of this series, we highlight Fr. Chris Beretta, OSFS, who recently concluded his ministry as as principal of Salesianum School in Wilmington, DE…

We say goodbye to major figures at our Oblate high schools. In part one of this series, we highlight Fr. Geoff Rose, OSFS, and the Salesian legacy he leaves at St. Francis de Sales School in Toledo, OH.

A beloved line from Goodbye, Mr. Chips reminds us that a life devoted to others can make us fathers to hundreds. This Father’s Day, reflects on the blessings of being a spiritual father to generations of God’s children...

Inspired by St. Francis de Sales' devotion to the Sacred Heart, Bro. Mickey O'Neill McGrath, OSFS, shares some reflections on his artwork of the Sacred Heart…

The cardiac muscle exists only in the human heart. One fascinating characteristic that it does not fatigue. In the Incarnation, Jesus shares with us a human heart. A heart fashioned to beat without ceasing. How can we work to put our hope in the Sacred Heart, where love never grows weary...Read More

U.S. bishops will consecrate America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11. From a Salesian perspective, it seems fitting to turn to the Heart of Jesus to find the strength we need to continue the ongoing challenges that come with the commitment to pursuing independence through interdependence... Read More

Last weekend, Oblate deacon Jonathan Dick was ordained a priest. Read how the Holy Spirit, the legacy of St. Francis de Sales and the vision of our founder, Blessed Louis Brisson, OSFS, was powerfully present.

We welcome summer with festivals, parades, and seasonal traditions. How do our devotional festivities during this time express an essentially “apostolic” vision of life in this world? ...Read More

On the Feast of the Visitation, I found myself returning to one small phrase in Luke’s Gospel: Mary “went in haste” to Elizabeth. Where in our lives do we hesitate instead of making haste? How can we learn from Mary?...

A recent check-in made me reflect on the Holy Spirit working in my life. What if the places we thought were finished, doors perhaps closed by death, are the very places where the Holy Spirit is still quietly healing?…

We often hear that “hurt people hurt people,” because unhealed wounds rarely stay hidden—they spill into the lives of others. But isnèt the opposite just as true? How does healing ourselves help us become instruments of God in the world?...

Every Memorial Day, the story of the “Father Judge 27” is a reminder of the sacrifice of the young men who once walked the halls of Father Judge. How does their example of faith and selfless love live on today and inspire us to Live Jesus?...

It was such a relief when my spiritual mentor told me, “A balanced life is a myth.” Even throughout the Gospel, Jesus’ plans are constantly interrupted. What did St. Francis teach when it comes to balance?…

As we celebrate the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV, how can we see glimpses of Salesian virtues displayed in the life and leadership? ...

Most Mother’s Days, I reflect on the joy of being a mother. This year, I find myself reflecting on something different: what it means to be a daughter...

Tomorrow, May 1, is the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, which is also Religious Brothers Day. It is a day that I definitely celebrate! Learn more about what it means to be an Oblate brother…

It’s time to tend the garden again! Persistent weeds, particularly thistle, give me a chance to reflect on God's love. How can these unyielding weeds represent God's love for us and His presence in our lives?...