Salesian Reflections by Students
Below are spiritual reflections submitted by students of our apostolate schools.

Brotherhood
Brent Gehring, St. Francis de Sales School: Every student who walks through the doors of St. Francis de Sales hears about the Brotherhood—but it isn’t something you can understand right away. It’s only when you live it, through classmates, teammates, and friends, that you realize how powerful it really is…

Claim the Name
Adam Menicucci, Salesianum School: Our class rings are symbols of Salesianum’s trust in us, one simple expectation is asked of us today and in the future: to claim the name of Salesianum. Intentionally and publicly, we must live what it means to be a Salesian gentleman. But what does that really mean?…

We Are Not Alone
My journey reminds me of today’s first reading from Revelation. In the reading, St. Michael doesn’t beat the dragon alone. He had the rest of the angels fighting alongside him, and we, too, have the same. We don’t face our battles alone. We need God and other brothers around us to step in…

“Be not afraid”
As I look back on my time at Salesianum, I recognize that my relationship with God has taken many different shapes. There have been moments where everything seemed to click, where I felt the presence of God in every step…










