Saint John Bosco was born in 1815 and was raised by his saintly mother, Margaret. She would play an integral role throughout his entire life. From a very early age, Don Bosco, […]
Saint John Bosco – Patron of Schoolchildren
“Mondays with Mary” – Prayer to Our Lady, Help of Christians (on a Tuesday)
Every once in a while, something comes up on a Monday where I am unable to write a “Mondays with Mary” – one of those Monday’s happened to be yesterday. So, today, […]
More Sayings from the Great Master of Youth – Saint John Bosco
Four years ago, today, I wrote a short blog post about the Great Master of Youth – Saint John Bosco. Since that time, that article, which included 10 sayings from the Italian […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Dedication of the Basilica of Our Lady, Help of Christians
This Thursday, October 27, is the Dedication of the Basilica of Our Lady, Help of Christians, the immense and stunning basilica that was built by St. John Bosco during the years of […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Our Lady Help of Christians
This coming Saturday, May 24, is the Marian feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians. This has always been an interesting feast to me since I developed a devotion to St. John […]
10 Sayings from the Great Master of Youth – St. John Bosco
Today we celebrate the patron saint of youth, boys, and editors, St. John Bosco. Well known across the globe as the founder of the Salesian Order, he was also the educator of […]
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