I hesitate, but here it is: I start projects and don’t finish them. At this point in our Lenten journey, many of us may feel like unfinished projects. So what now? What can we do for the remainder of Lent?…

Perhaps we’ve heard it said: “The Bible doesn’t tell us much about St. Joseph!” Discover the Gospel's invitation to see Joseph of Nazareth from God’s perspective and the rich spiritual portrait that is waiting for us...

We all live busy lives, and that pace of life keeps us suspended on the surface of our consciousness, reacting to what we perceive. How can focusing on this simple prayer offered here help us reach deeper levels of our spirit and connect to God?…

Laetare, the Fourth Sunday of Lent, received this nickname because the entrance antiphon for the liturgy of the day begins with the word “rejoice.” Despite the state of the world, how can we still rejoice and be instruments of God's peace...

Sometimes something as simple as a set of dinner knives can teach us great lessons. Fr. Joe shares what happens when he eight knives turn to seven…

We are faced with temptations every day; like our own personal devils. In addition to avoiding discussions with these devils, Salesian Spirituality offers another remedy for responding to temptations. How can we turn temptations into inspirations?...

Even though the closing ceremony is over, the spirit of the Olympics continues.  Read how the Salesian spirit can inspire us and motivate us in how we compete in daily life...

“Return to me with your whole heart,” the Lord says at the start of Lent. Sometimes my heart feels like a misplaced baking dish, tucked away and hard to find...

When describing the practice of fasting and other forms of discipline during the season of Lent, St. Francis reminds us that in order for our efforts to be fruitful, they must be “universal.” What does this mean and how can we apply it during our Lenten journey?…

As Christians celebrate Mardi Gras, we enjoy the festivities but we also face the reality that it is time to change. How might the teachings of St. Francis lead us through these moments?...

Every summer, Oblates from around the world gather in Annecy, France, the home of St. Francis. During this time of year, many of us have recently traveled to see loved ones. How can we keep that sense of togetherness with us throughout the year?...

On spiritual travel, one can expect to find architecture and the relics very impactful. But we cannot predict how moving for it can be to experience how faithfully so many people live. How can experiencing the home of Salesian Spirituality help to honor the past and bring hope to the future?…

Along the roads in Troyes, France, I walked with my confreres on the same paths taken by the first Oblates and celebrated our founders in many ways. How did this experience deepen my connection to the Obaltes and the Obalte mission?...

We are in the midst of a "Salesian season." Did you know the celebration of St. Francis (starting with his feast day last weekend) can continue until February 2? Read how the spirit of the gentleman saint shines on these final days of January...

On the site of the former Novitiate in Bangalore stands DeSales Academy, whose motto is “Learn to Love.” This simple motto stood out to me. How can we make learning to love our prayer, and who are our teachers?...

This past October, Oblates from around the world visited Troyes, France, to celebrate 150 years of the congregation's founding. Enjoy a compilation of short reflections from a few of the travelers!…

During the dark days after the holidays have ended, how do we catch glimpses of God's light in our world?  How can we be glimpses of God's light to the world?

Every January, there seems to be a discussion among Christians as to when the Christmas season officially ends. For those who follow the Western tradition, the season has just concluded. But for most Eastern Orthodox and Ukrainian Catholic Churches, Christmas has just begun...

Every summer, Oblates from around the world gather in Annecy, France, the home of St. Francis. During this time of year, many of us have recently traveled to see loved ones. How can we keep that sense of togetherness with us throughout the year?...

As we watch and share classic holiday specials this season, how do we share the classic story of Christ among us?   How does the story of Jesus' birth help us to share our own faith?

Today we celebrate both the Solemnity of Mary and World Day of Peace. As Mary was indeed a member of the Holy Family, how can we bring peace to and in our families this year? ...

Today we celebrate Christmas, the day “when hope shall sing its triumph and sadness flee away.” What kind of day is Christmas, 2025, for you?...

While understudies are essential on the stage, God does not cast understudies. I don’t believe God had understudies for Mary or Joseph. When God thinks of us, He doesn’t plan a replacement...

Jesus asks if we love Him as He loves us...here and now, present moment living. Do we love the One who never stops loving us? What does this love require from us and how can we use the last of the Advent season to open our hearts more ...

The Incarnation begins not with power, but with preparation, patience, and Mary’s trusting “Yes.” What does the reveal about how God chooses to enter the world, and our lives?…

As we watch and share classic holiday specials this season, how do we share the classic story of Christ among us?   How does the story of Jesus' birth help us to share our own faith?

To “microwave the process” is to want things instantly and expect real transformation to happen that quickly. But the work the Lord does in our hearts and minds is not microwave work. How can we put in the spiritual time this Advent?….

There is much to pray for peace; the list can seem never-ending. How can internal peace be that formidable assurance that God has a plan? How can living in the present moment help us to receive inner peace?...

From a Salesian perspective, the Advent message is to be “watchful” for the coming of the Messiah. How can we be “on the lookout” for opportunities to bring Christ into our lives? How can we bring about ordinary Advents?…