One who is searching for beauty and possibilities will always find them.  One who if searching for ruin and disaster will always find them.  The question of the angel to the women at the tomb on Easter morning rings true for each of us…”Whom do you seek?”  Lord, give us the desire only to seek [...]

If we ever suffer any want, however small, let us remember that Our Lord on the cross possessed nothing… He was on the cross that was given by Pilate. The nails and the crown were given by the soldiers. He was naked and when He died, cross, nails, and crown were taken away from Him. [...]

There was a Sister whom I first met when I came here as a 14-year-old to our highschool, Mary Help of Christians Academy.  Her name was Sr. Christine.  She was an older Sister, and always handed out napkins to the students at lunch time.  It was a simple act, and helped move the lunch line a [...]

“Before God, it seems to me that the Institute needs: Sisters who are imbued with the spirit of self-denial and sacrifice which fills them with the desire to work and suffer for Jesus Christ and for the good of their neighbor; Sisters who are firmly convinced that exact obedience, without any criticism or complaint, is [...]

In continuation from yesterday’s post, (from Fr. Peter Lappin’s book Give Me Souls!)…  After Don Bosco had raised Charles from death…  ”Ohhhhh!”  A long drawn-out sigh issued from Charles’ lips.  As if awakening from a deep sleep, he stirred, opened his eyes, and stared at his mother. “Why did you dress me like this?”  he [...]

This is a story told in the book, “Give Me Souls” by Fr. Peter Lappin, SDB. One of the most extraordinary – and one of the most discussed – events in Don Bosco’s life took place in the year 1849. A fifteen year old boy named Charles who attended the Oratory fell ill and was [...]

I stole this off another blog…but since it’s a quote from Don Bosco, I think it’s “legit.” “The Salesian way of educating the young is quite simple. Basically, I insist on letting boys be boys. Let them play and enjoy themselves as much as they want as long as God is not offended. But if I [...]

Today’s post is from the book “Give Me Souls!  The Life of Don Bosco” by Fr. Peter Lappin, SDB.  If you like to read, this is a book you really want to get your hands on! Francis Dalmazzo heard of St. John Bosco’s sanctity and decided to study at Don Bosco’s school.  He arrived in [...]

I recently was going through some stuff in my office, (with the faithful assistance of my mother, RoseMary Clair), and we found a booklet by St. John Bosco…his advice to parents and teachers.  Here is some of what he said: The primary happiness of a child consists in knowing one is loved. The young must not [...]

A friend of mine sent this to me.  I think it’s clever, and if HE gets the job,  your life will be much easier! The Resume of Jesus Christ Address:     Ephesians 1:20 Phone:        Romans 10:13 Website:      The Bible . Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus _____________________________________________________ Objective My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! [...]