Novena to St. John Bosco, Day 5

5th Day (January 26) - For Salesian Brothers, Sisters, and Priests

From the Holy Gospel according to Luke

After this the Lord appointed seventy[-two]* others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way.Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this household.’

From the Constitutions of the Society of St. Francis de Sales

The spirit gave him. The heart of a father and teacher. Capable of total self-giving. “I have promised God that I would give of myself to my last breath. For my poor boys.” To ensure the continuation of this mission. The spirit inspired him to initiate various Apostolic projects. First among them, our society. The church has acknowledged God's hand in this. Especially by approving our constitutions, and by proclaiming our Founder a Saint.

Novena Prayer

O Saint John Bosco, you founded the Salesian Society and the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians for the continuation and extension of the work on behalf of young people. Pray for all your sons and daughters, the members of these two religious families that, inspired by your example and imbued with your spirit they may be faithful to their religious consecration and steadfast in the Salesian mission.

Through your intercession may God grant me the following grace... [pause]... so that together with the sons and daughters of your religious families I may assist and help young people.

Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory to the Father...