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Laetare!
Laetare!

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...

Who Done It?
Who Done It?

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…

Fasting: A “Universal” Endeavor?
Fasting: A “Universal” Endeavor?

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?…

Mardi Gras:  Celebrating and Changing
Mardi Gras:  Celebrating and Changing

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?...

Life That Conquers Death: Easter Traditions of Ukraine
Life That Conquers Death: Easter Traditions of Ukraine

Be guided through Rome's Holy Week by Fr. Barry Strong, OSFS, Superior General of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales...

The Celebration of Lent and Easter in Rome
The Celebration of Lent and Easter in Rome

Be guided through Rome's Holy Week by Fr. Barry Strong, OSFS, Superior General of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales...

It’s Who You Know…
It’s Who You Know…

Peter, James, and John grow in their understanding of who Jesus is through their experience of the Transfiguration. How are we challenged to find a God of our understanding? What can the uniqueness of Salesian Spirituality offer in this search?...

Lenten Challenge
Lenten Challenge

Lent is a very special time in the Church year when we are invited to “go the extra mile.” Traditionally, our Lenten practices include prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. How can you go the extra mile, deepen your heartfelt outreach? What does St. Francis challenge us to do?...

An Opportunity to Go Within 
An Opportunity to Go Within 

Almsgiving is one way to show gratitude for all the Lord has given to us. What can we do this Lent to give back to those who are in need? How can we dedicate time each day to talk with our God, heart to heart?…

Give Fasting a New Face
Give Fasting a New Face

What does it mean to fast in today’s Church? And, in today's parlance, is it in or out? As Lent arrives, how can we use the Lenten practice of Fasting to go deeper and look at personal and spiritual areas that need attention... R

Not Just Another Lent
Not Just Another Lent

During this holy season, let us heed the advice of St. Francis de Sales never to see this as just another Lent. If we do approach this Lent as just another Lent, we run the risk of not approaching it with the spiritual energy, seriousness and attention that it deserves….

Living Jesus in Lent
Living Jesus in Lent

I’d like to challenge you to think of Lent as a time to deepen your own relationship with Jesus Christ by making decisions that enable you to better “Live Jesus”…

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A Salesian reflection on the Sunday Gospel by an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales

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A Salesian reflection on the Sunday Gospel by a Daughter of St. Francis de Sales

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Daily Salesian Reflections

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A reflection for each day of the week based on daily readings

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