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(the) glory of God and the salvation of souls

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---- (:comment Write term as a title in lower case except where upper case or capitals are normally required:) '+Term:+' (:comment Write term on this line, after this comment:) (the) glory of God and the salvation of souls '+Definition+': "The glory of God and the salvation of souls were Don Bosco's deepest interests. Working for God's glory and the salvation of souls amounts to conforming one's will to that of God, who communicates himself as Love, thus manifesting his glory and immense love for men, all of whom he wants to be saved". (P. Chávez, Letter of the Rector Major convoking GC26 June 2006) ---- '''POS''' (part of speech). ''Can be more than one'':

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(General=''also found outside Salesian usage''; Salesian=''possibly not well understood beyond Salesian circles;'' Neologism, Archaic, Deprecated ''refer to the term's status in Salesian discourse'')

'''Recommended equivalent''' (it): la gloria di Dio e la salvezza delle anime (salute delle anime), (il bene delle anime)

(''In most cases the Italian term will be the official source term. In other cases below, if the term has its source in another language, this will be indicated by an [S] following the term.'')

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'+Description+': There is a unique point in the “story of a soul” (1854), where Don Bosco reveals the secret of the purpose of all his activity: “When I dedicated myself to this part of the sacred ministry I intended to consecrate all my labours to the greater glory of God and the salvation of souls; to work to produce good citizens for this earth so that one day they might be worthy inhabitants of heaven. May God help me to be able to continue until my last breath. Amen”. (''Piano di regolamento per l'Oratorio maschile di S. Francesco di Sales in Torino nella regione Valdocco. Introduzione'', in P. BRAIDO (Ed.), ''Don Bosco Educatore. Scritti e Testimonianze''. Roma, LAS 1997, p. 111.)

Don Bosco's holiness shines out in his works, but the works are only an expression of his faith. It is not the works in themselves that make the apostle, as Paul tells us: “If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love.... I am nothing” (1 Cor 13,1), but it is certainly faith given new life by works of charity that makes the apostle holy: “You will know them by their fruits” (cf. Mt 7,16.20).

To “life in God” and “union with God”, in a real and not only psychological manner, all Christians are invited. Union with God means living one's own life in God; it means remaining in his presence; it is a sharing in the divine life that is in us. Don Bosco made God's revelation the reason for his own life, according to the logic of the theological virtues: with a faith that became a sign that attracted the young, with a hope that became for them an enlightening word, and with a charity that they saw as a gesture of love.

Don Bosco was always faithful to his mission of active charity. Where a spurious mysticism could have cut the link with reality, faith compelled him to persevere through fidelity to needy youngsters. When his work was threatened by tiredness or resignation he was supported by the same means as Paul: Caritas Christi urget nos (2 Cor 5,14). His charity never quailed in the face of difficulties: I have become all things to all people, so that I might by any means save some (1 Cor 9,22). In matters of education he did not fear defeat, but only apathy and lack of commitment.

In Don Bosco we have an example of spiritual theology in action; his prodigious activity was prompted by the urgency of the needs he faced. His hard work was a consequence of his interpretation of a particular aspect of ascesis: it was an apostolic activity from start to finish. If in St Alphonsus ascesis is an element particularly internal to man, in Don Bosco it took on meaning in connection with work; it consisted in wholehearted commitment to the tasks God gave him to carry out.

In Don Bosco we discover the meaning of relativity between one thing and another, and at the same time the need to use them for the purpose he has at heart. He preferred not to hold rigidly to certain schemes - he found a practical pastoral and spiritual approach better than one that was theological and speculative. His apostolic zeal had a particular tone to it: salvation is to be achieved by methods of loving kindness, gentleness, joy, humility, Eucharistic and Marian piety, and charity towards God and men. (taken from the letter of convocation of GC26)

'+Context (examples of use)+': 3.3 Apostolic zeal: “the glory of God and the salvation of souls” (heading from the letter of convocation of GC26)

'+Other notes+': The phrase is also a variant; Don Bosco varied the second part in several ways: ''salute delle anime'' (health of souls), ''il bene delle anime'' (the good of souls).

(:toggle hide box1 button=1:) >>id=box1 border='1px solid #999' padding=5px bgcolor=#edf<< This section is intended for authorised users to add new information or alter existing information ------------------ (:zapform key=Pos:) '''POS''' (part of speech). A term may be more than one POS (1) (2)

(:zapend:) (:zapform key=Type:) '''Term type''' ('EntryTerm' ''if no other applies)'' (1) (2) [Initialisms like AGC are regarded as acronyms; a term like 'Bro.' is an abbreviation; an example of short form instead would be the main part of a very long book title (most of DB's book titles! 'Giovane Provveduto' is a short form). A loan term is not translated whereas a calque is. A blend is where two (or more) morphemes or 'word' parts have been combined to form a single term, as in the case of 'austraLasia'. Choose variant when there exists at least one other common form of the term. ] (:zapend:)

(:zapform key=Status:) '''Term status''' (General=''also found outside Salesian usage''; Salesian=''possibly not well understood beyond Salesian circles;'' Neologism, Archaic, Deprecated ''refer to the term's status in Salesian discourse'') (1) (2) [Archaic refers to terms that have fallen out of regular use. Deprecated indicates official disapproval or if not disapproval, official abandonment at least. A neologism is a term that has come into play relatively recently - say, since Vatican II, but the time frame can be flexible.] (:zapend:)

(:zapform key=Equivit:) '''Recommended equivalent''' (it). ''In most cases the Italian term will be the official source term''

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(:zapform key=Def:) '+Definition+' [The definition should not be imagined! It is assumed that it exists either in a reputable dictionary (or at least in similar words) or in some authoritative Salesian reference (e.g. the Constitutions, AGC or similar public document, Lenti's 7 volume series, and so on] (:zapend:)

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(:zapform key=Reg:) '+Geographical/Regional usage+' [Certain terms are common in restricted parts of the Congregation. We have one 'prior' but only in INB; in some parts of Asia the Salesian community is called a 'convent', but not elsewhere] (:zapend:)

(:zapform key=Des:) '+Description+' [Etymological information, mostly] (:zapend:)

(:zapform key=Con:) '+Context (examples of use)+' [English usage, obviously] (:zapend:)

(:zapform key=Note:) '+Other notes+' [Room here for more personal observations, private opinion if felt to be useful] (:zapend:) >><< (:pos1: N/phrase:) (:pos2: ---:) (:type1: Citation:) (:type2: ---:) (:equivit: la gloria di Dio e la salvezza delle anime (salute delle anime), (il bene delle anime):) (:equives: :) (:equivfr: :) (:equivpt: :) (:def: "The glory of God and the salvation of souls were Don Bosco's deepest interests. Working for God's glory and the salvation of souls amounts to conforming one's will to that of God, who communicates himself as Love, thus manifesting his glory and immense love for men, all of whom he wants to be saved". (P. Chávez, Letter of the Rector Major convoking GC26 June 2006):) (:status1: Salesian:) (:status2: ---:) (:syn: :) (:des: There is a unique point in the “story of a soul” (1854), where Don Bosco reveals the secret of the purpose of all his activity: “When I dedicated myself to this part of the sacred ministry I intended to consecrate all my labours to the greater glory of God and the salvation of souls; to work to produce good citizens for this earth so that one day they might be worthy inhabitants of heaven. May God help me to be able to continue until my last breath. Amen”. (''Piano di regolamento per l'Oratorio maschile di S. Francesco di Sales in Torino nella regione Valdocco. Introduzione'', in P. BRAIDO (Ed.), ''Don Bosco Educatore. Scritti e Testimonianze''. Roma, LAS 1997, p. 111.)

Don Bosco's holiness shines out in his works, but the works are only an expression of his faith. It is not the works in themselves that make the apostle, as Paul tells us: “If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love.... I am nothing” (1 Cor 13,1), but it is certainly faith given new life by works of charity that makes the apostle holy: “You will know them by their fruits” (cf. Mt 7,16.20).

To “life in God” and “union with God”, in a real and not only psychological manner, all Christians are invited. Union with God means living one's own life in God; it means remaining in his presence; it is a sharing in the divine life that is in us. Don Bosco made God's revelation the reason for his own life, according to the logic of the theological virtues: with a faith that became a sign that attracted the young, with a hope that became for them an enlightening word, and with a charity that they saw as a gesture of love.

Don Bosco was always faithful to his mission of active charity. Where a spurious mysticism could have cut the link with reality, faith compelled him to persevere through fidelity to needy youngsters. When his work was threatened by tiredness or resignation he was supported by the same means as Paul: Caritas Christi urget nos (2 Cor 5,14). His charity never quailed in the face of difficulties: I have become all things to all people, so that I might by any means save some (1 Cor 9,22). In matters of education he did not fear defeat, but only apathy and lack of commitment.

In Don Bosco we have an example of spiritual theology in action; his prodigious activity was prompted by the urgency of the needs he faced. His hard work was a consequence of his interpretation of a particular aspect of ascesis: it was an apostolic activity from start to finish. If in St Alphonsus ascesis is an element particularly internal to man, in Don Bosco it took on meaning in connection with work; it consisted in wholehearted commitment to the tasks God gave him to carry out.

In Don Bosco we discover the meaning of relativity between one thing and another, and at the same time the need to use them for the purpose he has at heart. He preferred not to hold rigidly to certain schemes - he found a practical pastoral and spiritual approach better than one that was theological and speculative. His apostolic zeal had a particular tone to it: salvation is to be achieved by methods of loving kindness, gentleness, joy, humility, Eucharistic and Marian piety, and charity towards God and men. (taken from the letter of convocation of GC26) :) (:context: 3.3 Apostolic zeal: “the glory of God and the salvation of souls” (heading from the letter of convocation of GC26):) (:equivot: :) (:note: The phrase is also a variant; Don Bosco varied the second part in several ways: ''salute delle anime'' (health of souls), ''il bene delle anime'' (the good of souls).:) CH HI(:nl:)

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