Valdocco: A Salesian Family Podcast

Amy, Vicky and Fr. Steve sit down with Br. Rafa to have a conversation about Vocation, Community and living the faith in our day to day. Hope you enjoy! If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! For more information about the Salesian Family please visit: https://salesians.org https://salesiansisters.org https://www.instagram.com/sym_bosco/ https://www.youtube.com/...

Vicky and Fr. Steve sit down with Jimmy, a Salesian High School graduate and current track and field coach. He shares with us a little bit of his journey and his desire to be a coach in order to help young people as they journey through life. Enjoy!  If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! For more information about the Salesian Family please visit: https://sales...

Vicky and Fr. Steve speak with Macie, a graduate of the Salesian Sister School in Marrero, Louisiana. She speaks of her love of people and coming to understand her vocation through mission. Hope you enjoy the conversation! If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! For more information about the Salesian Family please visit: https://salesians.org https://salesiansis...

We are back with a new season! Here is just a simple introduction on what's to come. Thanks for joining us! If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! For more information about the Salesian Family please visit: https://salesians.org https://salesiansisters.org https://www.instagram.com/sym_bosco/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SalesiansofDonBosco https://www.facebook.co...

Join Amy, Vicky and Fr. Steve as they discuss about the Sacred Triduum and how they are planning to enter in this year. Don't let this time pass you by!  Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday- https://www.vatican.va/spirit/documents/spirit_20010414_omelia-sabato-santo_en.html ALSO, check out Youtube if you want the video version of the conversation.  If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe...

Join Amy, Vicky and Fr. Steve as they talk about what generosity has to do with almsgiving and how they are trying to practice it in their lives.  ALSO, check out Youtube if you want the video version of the conversation.  If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! For more information about the Salesian Family please visit: https://salesians.org https://salesiansis...

Lent can be heavy but there is always hope. Jesus has overcome. Do not forget the need for joy and humor. Join Amy, Vicky and Fr. Steve as they try to be funny and find a little humor in this season of Lent.  ALSO, check out Youtube if you want the video version of the conversation.  If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! For more information about the Salesian...

EVALUATE! We are half way through Lent so take some time and join Vicky, Amy and Fr. Steve as they discuss some highs and lows of Lent so far. Whether it's been good or bad, take some time to evaluate your Lent. Keep going! ALSO, check out Youtube if you want the video version of the conversation.  If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! For more information abou...

Join Amy, Vicky and Fr. Steve as they continue their Lenten discussion on discipline and the benefits of maintaining a good routine. It's not easy but it's worth it! Keep trying! ALSO, check out Youtube if you want the video version of the conversation.  If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! For more information about the Salesian Family please visit: https://s...

How do you pray? On this episode of the podcast Amy, Vicky and Fr. Steve talk about their own prayer lives, discerning the voice of the Father and little ways they are continuing to work on their relationship with God.   Check on Youtube for the video of our conversation.  Let us journey together towards Easter. Don't make it too complicated. It's not about doing Lent perfectly, but it's about all...

There can't be Valentine without LENT! Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. Amy, Vicky and Fr. Steve start us off with a conversation about the season of Lent and how they will be preparing for Easter. Check on Youtube for the video of our conversation.  Let us journey together towards Easter. Don't make it too complicated. It's not about doing Lent perfectly, but it's about allowing the grace...

Merry Christmas! Sr. Pamela Rose is a newly professed Salesian Sister and she shares with Vicky and Fr. Steve about her journey to saying yes to Jesus who has been a light in the darkness. We can have great hope in our God who wants to take us from good to great and from glory to glory!  Scripture Theme: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the...

Chioma Okoye, a young adult who helps animate our parish in Tampa Florida shares with us her journey of faith, especially the moments of fear and how she continues to trust in God. All of us have these moments, this podcast can help us recognize we are not alone and some insights in how to imitate our Blessed Mother.  Scripture Theme: “Do not be afraid Mary, for you have found favor with God.” “Be...

Tim Hughes, a recent Salesian Lay Missioner joins Vicky and Fr. Steve and shares a bit about his faith journey focusing on building and maintaining a strong Christian foundation. Who are we? Who is Jesus? What does that mean for how I live my life?  Scripture Theme: “When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to him to ask him, “Who are you?” he admitted and did not deny it, but admitte...

Fr. John Langan joins Vicky, Amy and Fr. Steve and shares his insights into the need and beauty of acknowledging our sins and turning towards the Lord.  Scripture Theme: “John the Baptist appeared in the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. People of the whole Judean countryside and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by...

Megan Dang graduated from our Salesian Sister school in New Orleans (AOL) and is currently a nurse. She shares her journey with Amy, Vicky and Fr. Steve and offers a reflection based on the Gospel from the first Sunday of Advent. Scripture Theme: “It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his own work.” Mk 13:33-3 If you want more episodes likes...

Fr. Steve shares with Amy and Vicky about the founding of the Salesians of Don Bosco and the great ability that Don Bosco had to accompany the young from receiving the spirit of Valdocco to living it out themselves. If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! For more information about the Salesian Family please visit: https://salesians.org https://salesiansisters.or...

Fr. Steve shares with Amy and Vicky about some insights into the beginnings of the Oratory at Valdocco. Everything started from the educational experience that Don Bosco shared with his mother, the poor and abandoned boys and his many collaborators. Hope you enjoy!  If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! For more information about the Salesian Family please visi...

Fr. Steve speaks to Amy and Vicky about the wandering oratory and some of the difficulties of the years 1844-1846. Enjoy!  If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! For more information about the Salesian Family please visit: https://salesians.org https://salesiansisters.org https://www.instagram.com/sym_bosco/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SalesiansofDonBosco https://...

Amy, Vicky and Fr. Steve talk about Don Bosco's three years after his ordination where he really learns how to be a priest with the help of his friends.  If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! For more information about the Salesian Family please visit: https://salesians.org https://salesiansisters.org https://www.instagram.com/sym_bosco/ https://www.youtube.com...

Amy and Fr. Steve talk about their Salesian Family packed week. Hope you enjoy!  If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! For more information about the Salesian Family please visit: https://salesians.org https://salesiansisters.org https://www.instagram.com/sym_bosco/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SalesiansofDonBosco https://www.facebook.com/salesianym https://www.sa...

Fr. Steve continues to share with Vicky and Amy on what he learned about Don Bosco while he was down in Ecuador. This week we focus on the years of 1831 to 1841 when Don Bosco was studying in public school and then seminary. These were influence years in Don Bosco's life as he continued his journey of becoming a priest.  If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! Fo...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Amy and Vicky sit together with Fr. Steve as he shares about the first 15 years of St. John Bosco's life and three people in his childhood that really impacted him. Listen to find out who the three are! Hope you enjoy! If you liked this episode, would you mind sharing it with a friend?  Remember, you can always send us an email at symbosco@gmail.com If you want more episo...

Do you want to learn a little bit about the historical context of Don Bosco's life?! Take a listen as Fr. Steve gives a general (and kind of confusing) explanation of what was happening during the life of Don Bosco and how difficult it would have been for him to form good CHRISTIANS and honest CITIZENS. Hope you enjoy! If you liked this episode, would you mind sharing it with a friend?  Remember,...

Welcome back to Valdocco!! We are starting a new season all about DON BOSCO. But who IS this guy??? That's what we are going to try and share with you. Fr. Steve spent 6 weeks down in Ecuador studying the life of Don Bosco and Salesian Spirituality and he can't wait to share it all with you! Come along for the ride!  If you liked this episode, would you mind sharing it with a friend?  Remember, yo...