Priorities par excellence

"When you speak or preach, always insist on frequent Communion

and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary."- St John Bosco

 

  

 

"I beg you to recommend to everyone,

first, adoration of Jesus

in the Blessed Sacrament

and then reverence for most holy Mary."

 

 

  St John Bosco

 Italy ~ Aug 16, 1815 - Jan 31, 1888

Priest, Educator, Founder of Salesian Society

"Father and Teacher of Youth"

FEAST DAY - January 31

 

 

 

“When tempted, invoke your Angel. He is more eager to help you than you are to be helped! Ignore the devil and do not be afraid of him: he trembles and flees at the sight of your Guardian Angel.”  - St. John Bosco

 

Click here: St. John Bosco - YouTube

Click here: St. John Bosco and the Secret of Education | Crisis Magazine
For a more detailed biography, go here.

 

St John Bosco, pray for us!

 

 

Venerable Mama Margaret is the beloved and holy mother of St John Bosco. The sanctity and holiness of St John Bosco was first nurtured by a mother's prayer, a mother's example.  From Mama Margaret to her son:

"When you came into the world I consecrated you to the Blessed Virgin Mary. When you began your studies, I inculcated this devotion in you. Now I want you to belong totally to her. Make your companions those who are devoted to Mary; and if you reach ordination, never cease to inculcate and spread this devotion."

"I have nothing to say regarding your vocation, except that you should do what God inspires you to do. Do not be concerned on my behalf. You owe me nothing. Never forget that I was born in poor circumstances, have lived in poverty all my life; and I am happy to die poor; and I say this seriously to you: if you ever become  wealthy, I shall never set foot on your doorstep."

"Dear John, you have taken the priestly habit and I am as happy as any mother could be. But never forget that it is not the habit that matters, but the effort to progress in virtue. If you ever come to have doubts about your vocation, be sure you never dishonor that priestly garb. Put it aside immediately. I would rather a poor peasant son than a priest who neglected his sacred calling".

"John, you are now a priest; you will be saying Mass; so from henceforth you will be closer to Jesus. Remember that to begin to celebrate Mass means also to begin to suffer. You will not realize this immediately, but little by little you will see that what your mother has told you is the truth."