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Below, I’ve included five of St. John Bosco’s tips for helping young people (and anyone, really) grow in holiness: 1) “Never act in such a way today that would cause you to blush tomorrow.” Salesian spirituality is all about intentionality.
5 days ago · He begged his children to be joyful and to exult in the Lord. In many ways, his spirituality of joy is reminiscent of his fellow countryman, St. Francis of Assisi. Both taught the giving over oneself to the unmitigated happiness of experiencing God. Don Bosco was the antithesis of a Jansenist schoolmarm.
3 days ago · On Jan. 31, the Roman Catholic Church honors St. John Bosco (or “Don Bosco”), a 19th century Italian priest who reached out to young people to remedy their lack of education, opportunities,...
Jul 19, 2024 · St. John Bosco was canonized on Easter Sunday, 1934 and he was given the title, “Father and Teacher of Youth.” Saint John Bosco is the patron saint of apprentices, editors and publishers, schoolchildren, magicians, and juvenile delinquents. His feast day is on January 31st.
Jul 18, 2024 · Here are four timeless bits of wisdom from the amazing Saint John Bosco: Caroline Perkins, ChurchPOP 1) “Your mortification should be your diligence in doing your duties and in putting up with the annoyances of others.”
Jul 12, 2024 · Saint John Bosco, Priest. Memorial. Saint John Bosco was the youngest son to Piedmontese peasants. He studied theology at Turin. After ordination, he served the dislocated people who came from the countryside and found themselves adrift in a setting of heavy urbanization and industrialization.
Jul 14, 2024 · O God, who raised up the Priest Saint John Bosco as a father and teacher of the young, grant we pray, that, aflame with the same fire of love, we may seek out souls and serve you alone. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
