St. Francis de Sales

We as human beings in order to impress others put on a ‘mask’ and many a time forget who ourselves are. “Let us be what we are and be that well, in order to bring honor to the Master Craftsman whose handiwork we are.”  are the words of St. Francis de Sales who Don Bosco took as the patron on the Salesian society.

We are called to do the ordinary passionately well. This implies that whatever we do we must do it in the best way possible. Half-heartedness is a sign of laziness. Therefore we must strive to be the best. The world is filled with competition. Are we part of it? Yes as our spirituality we have to guide and assist youngsters and if we are not committed then we will not be doing justice to our vocation.

All in life is to be done through LOVE and nothing through force. We cannot be forced to love; it is something that happens naturally. Thus if we have love for our youngsters we will be able to do great wonders in their lives. As the quote goes “The measure of our love is to love without measure.” Our love for the youngsters needs to be so immense that they take our inspiration.

Don Bosco considered the earthly life as a road to holiness which leads to personal happiness. One finds joy and peace as long he doesn’t go astray. He travels on that way given by the church and his world includes GOD, Christ, Mary, the saints the Pope and his brothers in faith.

Salesian spirituality is a broad term. all what is written cannot summarize the whole of it but in a way does justice to the topic. As Salesian youngsters is our priority and God is our source of help. If we are open to the Grace of God we can do marvels in the lives of the youngsters for whom we are called.