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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.
2 days ago · Salesian Preventive System. The Salesian Preventive System is the educational method of the Salesians, built upon the pedagogical experience of Saint John Bosco with poor children in 19th-century Turin. It is based on the three pillars of reason, religion, and lovingkindness and is opposed to school punishment, or what Don Bosco refers to as ...
3 days ago · Section 2: The Symbolism of the Saint John Bosco Medal. Unveil the profound symbolism woven into the fabric of the San Juan Bosco medal, a masterful creation meticulously crafted in radiant 18K gold. Each element within this sacred emblem carries a unique meaning, providing a glimpse into the virtues and protective qualities of the revered saint.
3 days ago · According to St. John Bosco, St. Joseph Cafasso had three main virtues as a teacher: serenity, wisdom and prudence. He felt that the ministry of confession was proof that what he taught had been assimilated by his students, and he himself spent many hours of the day hearing confessions.
4 days ago · St. Dominic Savio was known for his exceptional piety, devotion to God, youthful spirit, and sincere love for those around him. Despite his short life, he profoundly impacted others, including his family, peers, and spiritual mentor, St. John Bosco.
1 day ago · e. Teresa of Ávila, OCD ( Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda Dávila y Ahumada; 28 March 1515 – 4 or 15 October 1582), [a] also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, was a Carmelite nun and prominent Spanish mystic and religious reformer . Active during the Counter-Reformation, Teresa became the central figure of a movement of spiritual and monastic renewal, ...
3 days ago · It was the first time the Salesian parish has witnessed a celebration of final vows, where Br Nxumalo (originally of Mater Dolorosa parish in Mbabane, eSwatini), professed his forever YES to Jesus as a Salesian of Don Bosco. The solemn Mass, presided over by the provincial of Southern Africa Fr Vaclav Klement SDB, was accompanied by the ...
