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?…

Many Oblates serve in parishes, and leaving can be a difficult transition, as this means leaving a community that has been home for many years. Learning to graciously embrace life's transitions is a part of Salesian Spirituality...

Children are constant sources of surprise and wonder. Scripture tells us that a child led them. Is that really so? Read how Fr. Dave Whalen discovered what children can do...

The question of what to do with upsetting emotions is a major part of allowing our spiritual life to permeate the rest of our lives. Here I share a prayer practice that has been a major help in my spiritual life. Three simple steps that lead us away from troubled states and towards inner peace...

Earlier this month, St. Anthony of Padua Parish (DE) celebrated its 100th anniversary. Since 1924, the Oblates have been ministering at this parish, which was originally founded as a place of worship for Italian immigrants. How does this milestone anniversary remind us that the Church is alive and filled with hope?...

It is true that as we age, we get shorter and shrink. What I hope is that even as I shrink in height I will not shrink in heart. How can a prayer from Fr. Louis Brisson, OSFS, help us to continue to grow our Salesian hearts?...