Saint John Bosco is one of our favorite saints and today is his feast day!
John Bosco was an Italian priest in the 19th century. He cared for boys who lived on the streets. He entertained them with stories, magic, and even juggling and then encouraged them to pray and attend Mass. He ended up creating housing and schools for many boys and young men. He taught them the faith and also skilled trades so that they could support themselves and contribute to society.
One of our favorite quotes about St. John Bosco is, "Run, jump, play, but do not sin." He really understoon boys! He was holy and kind AND knew how to have fun.
Last year I did monthly posts here about our homeschool club called "Bosco Boys Club." We are continuing to have a blast meeting with our friends each month this year. We are focusing on different virtues, learning about saints, and having fun!
So far this year we've..... had a visit from Franciscan friars, played fun games and relay races, made candy bugs, painted Christmas ornaments, decorated cool wooden shields, played with catapults, and had balloon sword fights! Here are some pictures of the fun....
Saint John Bosco would be proud to be our patron, don't you think?
It's so great for the boys to be able to learn, grow in holiness, and have fun together!
Saint John Bosco, pray for us.
A Prayer to St. John Bosco
O glorious Saint John Bosco,
who in order to lead young people to the feet of the divine Master
and to mould them in the light of faith and Christian morality
didst heroically sacrifice thyself to the very end of thy life
and didst set up a proper religious Institute destined to endure
and to bring to the farthest boundaries of the earth thy glorious work,
obtain also for us from Our Lord a holy love for young people
who are exposed to so many seductions
in order that we may generously spend ourselves
in supporting them against the snares of the devil,
in keeping them safe from the dangers of the world,
and in guiding them, pure and holy,
in the path that leads to God.
Amen.
who in order to lead young people to the feet of the divine Master
and to mould them in the light of faith and Christian morality
didst heroically sacrifice thyself to the very end of thy life
and didst set up a proper religious Institute destined to endure
and to bring to the farthest boundaries of the earth thy glorious work,
obtain also for us from Our Lord a holy love for young people
who are exposed to so many seductions
in order that we may generously spend ourselves
in supporting them against the snares of the devil,
in keeping them safe from the dangers of the world,
and in guiding them, pure and holy,
in the path that leads to God.
Amen.
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