Valdocco: A Salesian Family Podcast

Welcome back to Valdocco! Amy, Vicky and Fr. Steve talk about Salesian Gospel Roads, World Youth Day and the visit of 34 Polish volunteers. It is a busy summer but a lot of beautiful moments with the Salesian family.   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 episodes likes this one, subscr...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Fr. Steve and Vicky sit with Brother Hubert Twagirayezu, SDB. Br. Hubert is from Rwanda but is studying finance at Iona University in New Rochelle. He shares his story about meeting the Salesians and how the generosity of people inspired him to be generous with his life and eventually become a Salesian Brother. Here is another example of how big and beautiful our Salesian...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Fr. Steve and Vicky sit with Fr. Tim Zak, SDB. Fr. Tim has just finished serving our province as the Provincial for the last six years (let's stop and give thanks for a moment). Together we sit and listen to his vocation story, learn a bit about him, and finally, a little glimpse into his life as a Provincial. If you have ever met Fr. Tim, you know he's kind, a great list...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Fr. Steve and Vicky sit with Ashlynn Forsyth. Earlier this year, Ashlynn joined us on Young Team and has just graduated from St. John Neumann High School in Naples. She shares her experience of witnessing the Oratory and living it out herself. Listen as she shares how she's looking forward to continuing growing as she attends college this Summer and into the Fall. Join us...

Welcome back to Valdocco! We are back for season  9!! Fr. Steve sits with Cardinal Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, SDB, who was visiting for the Ordinations of Fr. Josh and Fr. Branden over Memorial Day weekend and for the Salesians Retreat. He shares about answering his call from God, his love for Don Bosco and the Salesian Family, his life as a Cardinal and his friendship with Pope Francis.  ...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Amy, Fr. Steve and Vicky wrap up their season together and reflect on their Triduum and their Easter celebrations. We're walking out of this season singing Alleluia! Our Lord has risen, let's spread that joy and live that truth! What could that mean for you? We are taking a little break until the next season, but we're always praying for you!   If you liked this episode,...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Amy, Fr. Steve and Vicky reflect together on the thirteenth and fourteenth Scriptural Stations of the Cross. This week we are entering into the Triduum and invite you to do the same.  Let's keep each other in prayer these days.   Blessed Triduum! If you'd like a PDF to follow along the Scriptural Stations of the Cross, here is a free download for you! https://mcuserconten...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Amy, Fr. Steve and Vicky reflect together on the eleventh and twelfth Scriptural Stations of the Cross. Together we share on how our Lent has been so far and so we ask you the same, how is your Lent going? From your own reflection on the stations, what will be the practical challenge you can implement this fifth week of Lent?  Here are ours: Amy is going to work on praisi...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Amy, Fr. Steve and Vicky reflect together on the ninth and tenth Scriptural Stations of the Cross. How is your Lent going? From your own reflection on the stations, what will be the practical challenge you can implement this second week of Lent?  Here are ours: Amy is going to focus her prayer on the needs of the world.  Fr. Steve is going to focus on humility as the way...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Amy, Fr. Steve and Vicky reflect together on the seventh and eighth Scriptural Stations of the Cross. Let's check in, it's been three weeks, how are you feeling? From your own reflection on the stations, what will be the practical challenge you can implement this second week of Lent?  Here are ours: Amy is going to intentionally help one person every day.   Fr. Steve is g...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Amy, Fr. Steve and Vicky reflect together on the fifth and sixth Scriptural Stations of the Cross. Let's check in, it's been two weeks, how are you feeling? From your own reflection on the stations, what will be the practical challenge you can implement this second week of Lent?  Here are ours: Amy is going to refrain from gossip and judgment.   Fr. Steve is going to do t...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Amy, Fr. Steve and Vicky reflect together on the third and fourth Scriptural Stations of the Cross. Let's check in, it's been one week, how are you feeling? From your own reflection on the stations, what will be the practical challenge you can implement this second week of Lent?  Here are ours: Amy is going to go to participate in the sacrament of reconciliation.  Fr. Ste...

Welcome back to Valdocco! On this Ash Wednesday, we begin reflecting on the first and second Scriptural Stations of the Cross. Together we begin the journey with our Lord of His passion and death. From your own reflection on the stations, what will be the practical challenge you can implement this first week of Lent?  Here are ours: Amy is incorporating one hour of silence each day. Fr. Steve is "...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Lent is right around the corner, join Amy, Fr. Steve and Vicky as they introduce what this season will look like together for another journey through the desert. Follow this link for a resource we've created for you: https://mcusercontent.com/187f54cc4d434294c774bd3ca/files/92293201-6a37-3daf-98d1-ae9a2ade99e2/Scriptural_Way_of_the_Cross.pdf If you liked this episode, wou...

Amy and Fr. Steve, SDB talk with Br. Travis, SDB about the Salesian Strenna for 2023: "As the yeast in todays human family: the Lay dimension of the family of Don Bosco." Let's keep moving forward together as a Salesian family.  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 https://salesians.org https://salesian...

Welcome back to Valdocco! On this episode Amy, Fr. Steve and Vicky read the story of the Two Pillars. Together we talk about our own pillars. While listening beginning reflecting on what your own might be. Wishing you a Happy Feast of our Father, Friend, and Teacher in heaven. We are so glad that his life and love for Jesus brought us to you! If you liked this episode, would you mind sharing it wi...

Welcome back to Valdocco! We are back for a mini season before we head into Lent together. On this episode Fr. Steve and Vicky sit with Fr. Lou Molinelli, our Province Youth Ministry Delegate, who you might recognize from our first season. We hope this episode helps to begin your own reflection of the gift of St. John Bosco in your life. Wishing you an early Happy Feast Day of our Father, Friend,...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Last episode of our Advent season. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you sometime in January, PEACE!  We hope you enjoy this episode and remember you can always send us an email at  https://salesians.org https://salesiansisters.org https://www.instagram.com/sym_bosco/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SalesiansofDonBosco https://www.facebook.com/salesianym https://...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Amy, Fr. Steve and Vicky sit together in preparation for the third week of Advent. Let's keep asking, "are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?" Matthew 11:3 Remember, you can always send us an email at symbosco@gmail.com https://salesians.org https://salesiansisters.org https://www.instagram.com/sym_bosco/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SalesiansofDonBos...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Amy, Fr. Steve and Vicky sit together in preparation for the second week of Advent. Together, let's show up and continue the journey! Remember, you can always send us an email at 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.salesianlaymis...

Welcome back to Valdocco! Amy, Vicky and Fr. Steve talk about what they've learned after hearing all the different stories over these weeks. ALSO, the Rector Major is coming to visit our province! We hope you enjoy this episode and continue to give thanks for all the people who have guided you throughout your life. Remember, you can always send us an email at  https://salesians.org https://salesia...

Welcome back to Valdocco! In this episode, which was recorded in Quito, Fr. Steve sits down with Maria Jose, a young women from Argentina who is very active with the Salesian Youth Movement. She shares about her older sister who has been very influential in her faith journey. We hope you enjoy this episode and continue to give thanks for all the people who have guided you throughout your life. Rem...

Welcome back to Valdocco! On this episode, Vicky sits with Kostas Argyros, an alum of Salesian High School. He shares with us about growing in faith and the friends that have been present to him over the years. Listen to hear how good friendships can help us on our journey to becoming who we are meant to be. We hope you enjoy this episode and remember you can always send us an email at symbosco@gm...