FR. JOHN BOSCO WRITES

WE DO NOT GO TO HEAVEN BY CARRIAGE

I must say that I am very happy with all of you, for the trouble you take to perform any kind of task, leaving nothing undone to further the greater glory of God in our communities and among those boys whom Divine Providence daily entrusts to our care, that we may lead them on the path of virtue and honor straight to heaven. Someone might say that the observance of our rules demands sacrifice! True, the observance of the rules is hard for one who does not keep them wholeheartedly, who is negligent. But for those who are persevering, who love the salvation of their souls, this observance becomes   a sweet yoke and a light burden. As our Savior says “My yoke is easy and my burden is light” (Mt.11.30)