A Legacy of Love for the Young History, Pedagogy, Spirituality: Commemorating Don Bosco's Birth Bicentenary 1815-2015
By: Dias, Elias Fr., SDB
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BookPublisher: William F., Intouch Graphic Description: 58 p. 15 x 22 cm.Summary: Don Bosco is one of the most popular and fascinating saints of the Catholic Church. He was born in a little farm hamlet called Becchi in Italy. He lived at the time of the Industrial Revolution and witnessed the plight of the youngsters who flocked to the cities in search of employment, but ended up living a miserable life on the streets. Impelled by the love of God, he dedicated himself totally to the education of the young. He developed an effective pedagogy and a simple spirituality that enabled the holistic growth of young people and led them forward on the path to sanctity. This modern educator-saint has left us a wonderful legacy of love for the young, which we need to re-launch as we celebrate the bicentenary of his birth.
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Don Bosco is one of the most popular and fascinating saints of the Catholic Church. He was born in a little farm hamlet called Becchi in Italy. He lived at the time of the Industrial Revolution and witnessed the plight of the youngsters who flocked to the cities in search of employment, but ended up living a miserable life on the streets. Impelled by the love of God, he dedicated himself totally to the education of the young. He developed an effective pedagogy and a simple spirituality that enabled the holistic growth of young people and led them forward on the path to sanctity. This modern educator-saint has left us a wonderful legacy of love for the young, which we need to re-launch as we celebrate the bicentenary of his birth.
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