Hajja Salesjana January March 2018

The logo above shows a simple house frame and a simplified form of three persons embracing each other. The logo intends to portray the image that the Salesian experience is a home that welcomes and invites youth to a journey together. The words Salesians Don Bosco recall the SDB nomenclature used after the name of Salesian Fathers and Brothers. The coat of arms of the Salesian Congregation shows the shining star, the large anchor, the heart on fire symbolizing faith, hope and charity; the figure of St. Francis de Sales recalling the Patron of the Society; the small wood in the lower part reminds us of the Founder (Bosco) the high mountains signify the heights of perfection towards which members strive; the interwoven palm and laurel that enfold the shield either side are emblematic of the prize reserved for a sacrificial and virtuous life. The motto Da mihi animas, caetera tolle (give me souls, take the rest) expresses every Salesian’s ideal. Fuqiex se naqraw 3 Editorjal 5 Familiarity with Jesus 6 Message of the Rector Major 8 Benefits of Spiritual Direction 11 Strenna 2018 12 Mill-Album tal-Familja Salesjana 14 Youth Ministry and the Family 16 Tmien passi biex tasal g˙all-paçi tal-qalb 20 How do we foster resilience in kids 23 Maltese Salesian family meets RMG 26 History of the Maltese Salesian Delegation 28 The Music Box 30 We are family 32 Gentleness 34 Life has an expiry date... Front Cover: Ûg˙aΩag˙ mill-Oratorju Salesjan tal-Isla. St. Patrick’s School, Triq San Ìwann Bosco, Sliema SLM 1935 – MALTA Tel: (+356) 2133 0238 / (+356) 2133 1447 e-mail: hajjasal@salesiansmalta.org Il-Bulettin Salesjan, imsejja˙ b’diversi ismijiet, ji©i stampat f’56 edizzjoni u f’ 29 ilsien madwar id-dinja u huwa mxerred f’ 131 nazzjon Responsible : Fr. Paul Formosa SDB Director/ Editor: Fr. Sandro Camilleri SDB Editorial Board: Margaret Buhagiar, Renald Buhagiar, Josie Grech. Design & Printing: Salesian Press, Sliema. Tista’ taqra Óajja Salesjana fuq il-kompjuter: http://www.salesiansmalta.org