Valdocco: A Salesian Family Podcast

Welcome to the Valdocco Podcast FROM Valdocco! In this episode  Vicky sits with Chioma, Brother John and Brother Reegan who all went to Rome for the Canonization of Brother Zatti and are now in Turin, Italy with the Salesian Family. They take some time to share their experience of their trip to the place where it all started. Enjoy! Remember, you can always send us an email at symbosco@gmail.com, find us on social media, rate the podcast, or leave us a comment.  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.salesianlaymissioners.org https://donboscosalesianportal.org  

Welcome to the first episode of Valdocco a Salesian Family Podcast! We are so excited to begin this journey together and want you to know you are welcome on it! In this episode we introduce what Valdocco means to the Salesian Family and us!  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/    

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/c/SalesiansofDonBosco https://www.facebook.com/salesianym https://www.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en  

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://salesians.org https://salesiansisters.org https://www.instagram.com/sym_bosco/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SalesiansofDonBosco https://www.facebook.com/salesianym https://www.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en  

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://salesiansisters.org https://www.instagram.com/sym_bosco/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SalesiansofDonBosco https://www.facebook.com/salesianym https://www.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en  

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.com/salesianym https://www.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en

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 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.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en

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://salesiansisters.org https://www.instagram.com/sym_bosco/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SalesiansofDonBosco https://www.facebook.com/salesianym https://www.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en

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 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.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en

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 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.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en  

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://salesians.org https://salesiansisters.org https://www.instagram.com/sym_bosco/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SalesiansofDonBosco https://www.facebook.com/salesianym https://www.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en  

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 allowing the grace of God to transform us. Take it seriously, show up and ask for help if you need it. 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.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en

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 of God to transform us. Take it seriously, show up and ask for help if you need it. 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.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en  

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 beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:1-18) 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.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en

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.” “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”   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.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en

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 admitted, “I am not the Christ.” So they asked him, What are you then? Are you Elijah? And he said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” “No.” So they said to him, “Who are you, so we can give an answer to those who sent us? What do you have to say for yourself?” He said: “I am the voice of one crying gout in the desert, ‘make straight the way of the Lord.” (John: 1:6-8, 19-28) 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.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en

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 him in the Jordan River as they acknowledged their sins.” (MK 1: 1-8) 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.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en

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 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.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en

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.org https://www.instagram.com/sym_bosco/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SalesiansofDonBosco https://www.facebook.com/salesianym https://www.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en  

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 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.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en