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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.
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.
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.
4 days ago · Organised by the Salesian Youth Ministry in both countries, the participants, mostly leaders in Salesian Youth Centres, will visit, from 30 July to 8 August, the most important Salesian sites for the birth of the Salesian charism, reflected in the life and work of Saints John Bosco and Mary Mazzarello.
2 days ago · Young people walk by the Auxilium Skills Training Center in Makeni, Lusaka, Zambia. Along with the Home for Girls at Risk and the Open Community School, the center is part of City of Hope, run by the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco.
3 days ago · Puerto Rico: Joannes est nomen ejus (Latin: "John is his name"). Taken from the Vulgate translation of Luke 1:63, referring to the fact that the island's former name was "San Juan" (now the capital's name) in honour of Saint John the Baptist. Réunion: Florebo quocumque ferar (Latin: I will flourish wherever I am brought)
