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Living de Sales
Fr. Paul shares how he came to Live Jesus and his journey from being a Dominican priest for twelve years to feeling a call to join the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. How can we Live Jesus and honor St. Francis by the way we live?...
Divine Spark
When I came to Salesianum School in 2014 I could not have imagined how St. Francis would influence my life. His emphasis on gentleness and patience sparked my heart through interactions with Oblates, teachers, and students, and changed the way I see the word. How can his teachings influence you?…
He Gets Us
As we celebrate the feast day of our patron saint on January 24, I am reminded that so many men and women from around the Oblate world wholeheartedly understand St. Francs’ Spirituality. How can one student’s simple explanation of St. Francis’ spirituality, inspire us to carry out Francis’ teachings?…
To Live Jesus
To bring Jesus' teachings to others is an awesome gift and responsibility! It means that we make a serious commitment to live our Baptism. How do we “Live Jesus” and how can we make His coming known?…
A Christmas Story
Christmas week, as the hustle and bustle of the holiday slows, it is good to take time to search for the peace, joy, and grace of Christmas. What examples does St. Francis give of finding God in the natural, ordinary moments of life?...
The Church is Alive
St. Francis de Sales teaches that all people are called to be devout. Salesianum graduate Ryan Corey saw that in action at the Eucharistic Congress this summer. How can we carry the spiritual momentum from the Congress and weekly Mass into our daily lives?...
Begin Again
Now that Labor Day has passed, most schools have officially opened their doors. Whether or not we enter a classroom, in some way, all of our lives are still shaped by the school calendar. Every fall we are surrounded by opportunities to begin again...