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The Goodnight - May Issue
Have you read the Goodnight lately? In this issue we look into Mary, our Mother and Helper. Read about her influence within the Salesian family and popular devotions to her within the Americas.
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Good Shepherd Sunday & Vocations
This weekend is Good Shepherd Sunday because in the gospel we are presented with Jesus as the Good Shepherd. This is a day that in every catholic Parish we pray for Vocations.
»Will God give us more shepherds? -
World Youth Day
in BrazilYou are invited to register to see Pope Benedict XVI at World Youth Day in Brazil. This is a life-changing adventure of faith and fun. We are looking for energetic young people who might join our pilgrimage.
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The Parable of the Art Auction
Jesus would roam the countryside teaching the people the Word of God through parables and stories. Many of those parables would relate well to the people of those days.
»What does a modern parable look like? -
GR3 - El Salavador Reflection
I have given myself a mission after this trip and I know that if I keep on praying and stay strong in my faith that I will accomplish it. With God everything is possible!
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Holy Matrimony
I just presided over the Sacrament of Matrimony this weekend. It was a terrific wedding. They both had lived with their parents until the wedding day.
»Why did they wait? -
Move Over Jersey Shore
...there are new TV stars in Jersey. Meg Fraino, Mary Elise Zellmer, and myself, Rudy Gomez. Ok well not really BUT we were on TV and are now on Youtube.
»See the video and read the story -
GR3 - El Salavador Reflection
The trip was a tremendous experience and by the end I wasn't ready to leave. I went in with the intent to offer everything but it was I that was transformed by them.
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Jesus is the True Way to Life
"If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free" (Jn 8:31). Jesus reveals himself as the truth. He is the truth that give genuine freedom.
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Generation Now - Julie Ubriaco
So often culture underestimates the youth. Are we able to give someone our heart without giving them of our bodies? Our hearts are a treasure, who should hold, protect, respect, and care for it?
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Fr. Abraham - Tricia Lothshutz
When you were a kid, did you ever sing and dance to the song “Father Abraham”? I don’t think I ever really grasped the deeper truth it teaches us.
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The Passion of Tebow
Tebow has been making a lot of headlines, both for his football and for his faith. Is the media fascinated with Tebow or is it Jesus that is causing all the friction.
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October Baby - In Theaters Now
October Baby presents one of the most important themes in life: the power of forgiveness. It also sparks conversation about a theme that is often avoided: abortion.
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Bethke - Hate Religion Revisited
Despite the title of his thesis, the young man stressed (in many interviews) that he is not against organized religion and that he has attended worship services in Washington State since childhood.
»Why all the fuss? 
Following Christ - Nick Magrogan
Recently, I was helping a few friends move out of their house. Even though they hadn't been living there all that long, we were all amazed at the amount of stuff they had accumulated during that time.
»What's wrong with having great stuff?
MLR 2012 - Summary
One hundred and ten Salesian young people and adults experienced MLR from Monday, March 5th to Thursday, March 8th, 2012 in Stony Point, NY. Five SDB schools and four FMA schools were represented.
» What happens at MLR
Domestic Volunteers
We have a tendency to believe that everything we do has to be all or nothing. These amazing young adults discovered an amazing secret of Salesian life.
» Learn about this great secret-
Pro-Life Rally 2012
On April 27th, 2012, we will have our ninth annual New Jersey Pro-Life Youth Rally at Seton Hall University.
» Learn how you can take part
Who are the Salesians?
The Salesians of Don Bosco is a Catholic religious order of priests and brothers that share a particular mission to the young and the poor. St. John Bosco could be considered the founder of modern youth ministry.
What's New!
Welcome to the new Salesian Youth Ministry Website! Check out some of our new features:
- Photo Galleries
- Videos
- DB Beats (Music)
- Youth Ministry Resources
- Much More Have a
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People to Know!
Br. Adam Dupre
I am Adam Dupre and I never really thought about the possibility of being a priest until I was a senior in high school. My grandmother had just been diagnosed with cancer. I went to the hospital to visit her. I skipped school to see her and was surprised when my mom was at the hospital when I arrived.
Trivia!
Saint John Bosco is often called "Don Bosco." What does "Don" mean?
- Short for Donald
- Father in Italian
- A Godfather
Place your mouse over the options to discover the answer (it will become underlined).
Featured Story
Box City
at Don Bosco Prep
What is the best way to help the poor? Do you give money directly to them? Do you support help organizations? Or do you have governments send money to each other? These were some of the questions that were discussed at the box city that was built to spend a night in solidarity with the homeless.
