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Provincial Appointed for Myanmar Province * Salesians celebrate 25 years in Solomon Islands  *  East Timor gets Biblia Tetun in Timorese  * Pakistan Don Bosco holds first ever girls’ badminton tournament  *  Team StudyNook inculcates joy of learning in kids  *  Salesian Family finds novel way of celebrating Christmas  * Teacher retires with 100% attendance f...

MOVING INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH HOPE! Jose Parappully SDB, PhD In this last Psyche & Soul podcast of the year Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) exhorts us to move into 2021 with Hope as our companion, especially in the context of the disruption, distress and hopelessness that was so pervasive in 2020. (Full text at http://pojose.b ; pogspot.com ) Happy Christmas!

Provincial Appointed for New Delhi Province  *  College organises book collection drive * Youth Groups Out Perform in Carols from Darjeeling-Sikkim  * Mumbai Gospel band strikes a chord with youth  *  Pakistan Salesians Remember First Bishop of Quetta  *  Taiwan’s Minuscule Christian Population starts Christmas Preparation * Salesians Supply Free Clean Water for...

SPIRITUALITY OF EMBODIMENT Jose Parappully SDB, PhD sumedhacentre@gmail.com In the context of the coming celebration of Christmas - God embodying human flesh, as we read in John’s Gospel (Jn:1, 14), -- Jose Parappully ( sumedhacentre@gmail.com ) reflects on another significant dimension of a Holistic Spirituality, namely, a Spirituality of Embodiment. (Read full text at http://pojose.blogspot.com...

Rector Major Appeals for Mission Volunteers  *  Sonada Alumnus appointed provincial of Bangalore province  *  Thai youth sets Don Bosco Green Alliance Model  *  Vietnam theologate marks 25 years  *  Philippines Cooperators Hold Virtual Advent Retreat  *  Novices launch 180th Foundation Day with vestitions, professions  *  Auto Rickshaw Dr...

SPIRITUALITY OF SIMPLICITY – “DOWNWARD MOBILITY” Jose Parappully SDB, PhD Last weekend Jose Parappully reflected on a Holistic Spirituality – Wholeness, not Flawlessness. This weekend he reflects on another important aspect of spirituality – Simplicity, so essential in a consumerist culture.

Regional Recalls Origins of Worldwide Salesian Mission * Don Bosco Television Shillong has over 12,000 subscribers in 3 months * Audio Divina Podcast available in English  *  Radio Prepares faithful for Sunday Liturgy   * Michaelites, celebrate 50 years   *  Don Bosco Green Alliance Joins Vatican’s Ambitious Climate Summit  *  Civil Administration inaug...

Psyche & Soul 23 SPIRITUALITY BASED ON HOLISTIC PARADIGM Last weekend Dr. Jose Parappully reflected on the impact of dualism on Spirituality. This weekend he reflects on spirituality based on a holistic paradigm.

Two past principals take leave two days apart * Football fields converted to vegetable farm * Mission Animation held for East Asia-Oceania Region * Corporate help skills orphan kids for livelihood  * Transcendence Retreat Available On-line * Salesian Sisters edge into mission centenary * Five faith leaders walk 4,000 kilometers for peace * Tea Man’s Memoirs Sketch Plantation Life

Psyche & Soul 22 A SPLINTERED, DISTORTED SPIRITUALITY Last weekend we reflected on Everyday spirituality. This weekend we shall continue our reflections on spirituality, especially the impact of dualism on spirituality.

Psyche & Soul 21 PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGION Fr. Jose Parappully SDB The title of this podcast “Psyche & Soul” alludes to a profound truth, namely “psyche,” that stands for psychology, and "soul," standing for spirituality, go together. We normally assume that the two are very different. Not really. Both have to do with everyday life and behaviour and thus have much in common. Go...

Alumnus made Indian Ambassador to Austria and the Vatican * 15 New Delhi Salesians affected by Covid-19 * Book on Practical Spirituality launched  * Salesian NGOs train tribal youth in Maharashtra  *  Thai Parish team reaches out to 3 prisons * Past Pupil nominated Tainan’s New Bishop  *  Myanmar Cardinal Remembers Gandhi on International Day for Tolerance

Asia-Oceania Communication Delegates take media ministry decisions * Rector Major invites Salesian family to Heritage Museum * Monks hold Moral Education Seminar for Buddhist students. * Japanese Salesians render consistent solidarity with people in need. * Philosophical Institute holds first graduation ceremony. * Salesians study Lay Brother in Times of Technology 4.0 * Lo Groi Memorial Lecture H...

TRANSFORMATION THROUGH COMMUNITY & COMPASSION FR JOSE PARAPPULLY SDB Podcast last week referred to the massive disruption of life that covid-19 has ushered in. However, in the depth of this disruption that is quite overwhelming, lies the opportunity to create a more beautiful and humane world. Social scientists sare reaching a consensus ttoday that the way forward from the Covid -19 disru...

Asia-Oceania Communication Delegates hold first virtual meeting;    Covid strikes Regional Councillor, Provincial, 6 others in Delhi province;      Don Bosco University Professor ranked 3rd in India, 235th in the world, as environmental scientist;     Colours of Life Film Festival Winners Announced;      Salesian...

COVID – 19:  A TIME OF MASSIVE DISRUPTION This weekend we shall reflect on the Covid-19 - disruptions and their impact on health and happiness… We are currently living through perhaps the worst crisis the global community has faced in the last 100 years, since the Spanish flu of 1918. Covid-19 has disrupted life on a massive scale creating a number of unsettling crises.

25th October to 31st October 2020 The headlines this week: On-line Training in Instructional Design and Video Production held; Hill College selected to study higher education in post Covid times; Salesians lead among number of cardinals; Life of Blessed Carlo Acutis published in Khasi; Cookie Store organises educational material collection for poor students; Jingle Bells Season - 5 kicks off in co...

This weekend we shall explore how we can reduce as well as prevent stress. Stress is common place during these Covid -19 times. Learning to handle this stress is important for our health and happiness. Managing stress is all about taking charge: taking charge of our thoughts, our emotions, our schedules, our environment, and the way we deal with situations and perceived threats.  Director Jos...

The headlines this week: Multi-city book release marks Mission Sunday  Feature film on Don Bosco Alumnus in 5 languages ready for television premiere  Salesian University Professor designs Innovative lung ventilator Board Chairman Launches Lepcha Radio Program Book on Child Safeguarding Policies Released Devotional video of Delhi province youth goes viral

RESILIENCE Thriving Despite Adversity  This weekend we shall reflect on the contribution of resilience to health and happiness…Resilient persons, like the proverbial phoenix, are able to rise up literally from the ashes of their destructive or painful experience and thrive again. Director Jose Parappully, Salesian priest and clinical psychologist presents a psycho-spiritual and educational re...

The headlines this week: Covid strikes 63 Shillong theology students and staff  Don Bosco College Kolkata to start next year Salesian Global Emergency Response Coordinator asks for feedback Don Bosco Cares for Street Children in Kanpur Radio Salesian set to broadcast Lepcha language program Salesian Sisters complete 25 weekly Video Messages

The contribution of hope and optimism to health and happiness This weekend we shall reflect on the contribution of hope and optimism to health and happiness…Hope is the conviction of having a meaningful future despite obstacles and also choosing the pathways to make that future real. Living hopefully leads to health and happiness as well as success in life. Director Jose Parappully, Salesian pries...

The headlines this week: 4th October to 10th October 2020 Covid strikes Rector and 7 theology students Don Bosco University Hosts 9th Convocation Diocese organizes mass prayer for Covid frontline workers Shillong Remembers Archbishop Jala’s legacy  Books & Beyond Club launched in Goa School holds 90 minute online staff 'retreat'  Youth Take on Youths

WANT TO BE HAPPY? BE GENEROUS! This weekend we shall reflect on the contribution of generosity to health and happiness…Scientific research tells us that just like gratitude that we explored in the last podcast, a generous disposition has an extraordinary impact on our emotional health and wellbeing.  Director Jose Parappully, Salesian priest and clinical psychologist presents a psycho-spiritu...

The headlines this week: Salesians raise 8 million euros for pandemic relief Don Bosco Network gave relief to 2.9 million lives Mumbai Salesians provide hope to Maharashtra villagers in pandemic times Radio Salesian Journalist makes to India Book of Records Don Bosco Varsity Youth Alive group prays for India, and leaders Kids deliver their food kits poorer classmates 8 Salesians from 3 provinces j...