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?...

As the Oblates conclude our first 150 years and look forward with hope to whatever lies before us, we remember the trust that is our foundation. How can we learn from Blessed Brisson's faith and trust in the Lord?...

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...

St. Francis de Sales believed, deeply and joyfully, that God meets us in the ordinary. Not after life settles down but right where we are.  How can we meet Him daily and respond to His loving invitation?...

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?….