La festa di Don Bosco

Oggi, 31 gennaio, tutti i salesiani del mondo celebrano la festa di Don Bosco, il nostro fondatore. All'università, abbiamo celebrato le Lodi alle 8:00 e la Messa alle 11:30 nella chiesa dell'università. La Messa è stata celebrata da un cardinale. Dopo la Messa, abbiamo consumato un pranzo festivo.

From Juggler to a Dreamer

Once upon a time there was a little boy. The name that boy was called Johhny Bosco, lost his father when he was two. At the age nine he had a mysterious dream where children were seen like the wild animals, fighting, abusinga and shouting. He was told by a heavely voice to stop the fight and turn them to be meek and humble lambs. All his efforts were futile without divince assitance. Since then he sought the meaning and significance of this dream, which would be clear to him in the right time. But he was blessed to have a mother who would take care of him along with his other two brothers who were called Anthony a step brothher and Joseph. He was a special child who could understand life and God better than his companions. Since childhood difficulties were not unknown to him. Poverty, illtreatment and daily struggles unaviodable. Perpahs these tough times that strengthened him to never give-up mindset. Like never before, he turned every misfortune into an opportunity to grow. He was a holy boy nurtuered by mother's tender care and piety. Perseverance in overcoming adventures of life was like an art that he played in childhood juggling and rope walk (balancing). Devotion to Mother Mary, Trust in the Divine Providence and Belief in his Work were stepping stones to his succes. Education and Hardwork assisted by Perseverance and Vision transformed Johnn from guggles to accomplesh his dreams and thus become a Friend and Father of the Youth accorss the world. He sheltered children on the streets, children left alone and all the youth who need a guide, friend and inspiration. Today Salesians in the name of Don Bosco work accross 137 countires serving the young people. 'Give me souls and take away the rest' were his words to the young. From material he attracted the young people to the spiritual. He was truely a blend of nature and grace. He was a builder, educator, teacher, father, friend, visonary and writer. Above all he was a true son of God sent to shepherd the young people who were like the sheep without the shepherd.

Una giornata

Oggi mi sono svegliato alle 6. Mi sono lavato i denti alle 6.15. Poi, ho fatto la doccia alle 6.30. Sono andato in chiesa per la preghiera con la mia communita' alle 7. Dopo la messa ho meditato alle 7.45. E poi ho fatto la colazione alle 8 e alle 8.45 sono andato a mia camera. Alle 9 ho studiato la grammatic del italiano. Dalle 10 alle 1.00 ho studiato alcuni matteri per imparare l'italiano. A volte ho gruardato i viedoes particularmente dell'italiano. 

Allora, ho pranzato alle 1.00 e poi incontrato i miei amici della communita'. Infatti, di solito dopo il pranzo vorrei riposare quindi ho riposato un' po.  

Rispettere tutti senza condizione

 Oggi ho incontrato due amici. Uno era un mio compagno di classe e l'altro era solo un amico. Si chiamano Raju e Ravi. Sono entrambi bravi e intelligenti. Studiano in Italia da tre anni. 

Ravi mi ha detto che “quando siamo buoni, facciamo del bene senza dipendere dalla risposta degli altri”. Ha aggiunto che “come esseri umani buoni, dobbiamo rispettare tutti senza condizioni”. Ho pensato a quante volte ho sbagliato a non rispettare le persone. 

Beauty in living together

 It is said...if we go alone we go fast

               ...if we go together we go further....

Life is a matter of living together. Therefore, it is said that no one can live as an island. For, we are categorized as the social animals and rational animals. The beauty of life is sharing and caring for one another. This gives true meaning to one self and thus sets a platform to make life beautiful oneself and for the others. 

"Ero malato e mi avete visitato"

 On 19th October, 2025 Pope Leo VIX canonized seven saints. It was indeed a historic moment not only for the Church also for the nations to which the respective saints belong. From early morning hours the Vatican squire was packed with faithful from across the world. 

It was first time for me to see such gathering and also the canonization ceremony. I was inspired and touched to see the faith of the people. In fact the Vatican gates were thronged by the faithful from early morning hours. And yet the crowed was swelling over until 10.30 am. The chairs and the place everything was occupied. It is not an exaggeration to say that there was hardly a place to stand for me. Literally, I was standing all the time. The people faith, patronage and enthusiasm was seen as they manifested their love for the beloved saints with flags, symbols, dress, hats and prayers. 

After the ceremony, while I was waiting for bus my attention went to a statue that stops people passing by. I saw a woman who looked at the statue and trying to read the caption and then was tacking a photo of the statue. It was laid on the banks of the river Tiber the near bus stop. "Ero malato e mi avete visitato" In other words "When I was sick, you visited me." The statue speaks volumes for itself of the need of the hour. A poor laying under a blanket sick, hungry, lonely and despair. Who has a heart for the neighbor in this rat race of power, privilege and possession. In deed every human person that we meet day in and day out is having a bundle of problems. There is no one who can escape human frailty. Besides, there are few who less fortunate than you and me who perhaps need our care and attention. Instead of expecting others to serve and care it would be all the more attentive like the Lord who had concern for his people who were like the sheep without the shepherd. May we have heart of the Good Shepherd to love and serve the people in our care. 

Un passo alla volta'...

 'Un passo alla volta' è una frase che mi ripeto in questi giorni. Ovviamente, ci sono molte ragioni per cui questa frase ha risuonato nella mia mente. Detto ciò, vivere in un paese straniero è qualcosa su cui riflettere. Ma nella realtà, non è facile se non sai come affrontare e fare i tuoi studi in una lingua che hai iniziato a conoscere solo pochi mesi fa.

Abbi coraggio e vai avanti con fede in Dio e speranza in un domani migliore. Tuttavia, non ho altra scelta se non ripetermi 'un passo alla volta', perché c'è sempre un domani migliore.