Don Bosco sees us!

Don Bosco’s visit to Rome was never a hindrance for him to know what was going on in the Oratory. His concern for the boys was likewise greatly felt, and more often than not, this would result to them, immediately going for confession. He would seemingly know who and where culprits against the rules were to be found. And when this happens, he tells his clerics or the other more diligent students to check on them at once. It is quite amusing also that sometimes, in confession, Don Bosco was the one who told the boys their sins, and not the other way around. BM 63

Keep in mind that Don Bosco was told by his mother, “God sees you.” it seems that together with God, “Don Bosco sees us too.” How are you in your life as a Salesian? What do you think would Don Bosco say to you if he were to review your conduct today?

Article 119: Ongoing formation as a permanent personal frame of mind “Living in the midst of the young and in constant contact with the working class surroundings, the Salesian tries to discern the voice of the Spirit in the events of each day, and so acquires the ability to lean from life’s experiences. He sees his ordinary activities as effective means of formation, and he also makes use of any other means of formation that may be offered him.”