Spiritual Growth
Formation and Prayers
Resources for spiritual growth, prayers, and Salesian pedagogy
Prayers
Morning Prayer
God, thank you for a new day. Help me to live this day according to Your will, to do good and avoid evil. Mary, my Mother, protect me. St. John Bosco, pray for us. Amen.
Evening prayer
God, I thank You for this day. Forgive me my mistakes and sins. Bless my loved ones and all who need Your help. Guardian Angel, keep me safe this night. Amen.
Prayer to St. John Bosco
Saint John Bosco, Father and Teacher of Youth, you have dedicated your life to young people who are abandoned and needy. Help us to follow your example of loving God and neighbor, serving others with joy and hope. Teach us to live according to your preventive system — with reason, religion and love. Amen.
Articles
Don Bosco Preventive System
Don Bosco's preventive education system is based on three pillars: reason, religion, and love. Reason means that the student must understand why certain rules exist — not blindly obeying, but consciously accepting. Religion provides the spiritual basis and meaning for life. Love is a sincere, warm relationship between a tutor and a tutor that creates an atmosphere of trust.
This system is the opposite of a repressive system based on punishment and fear. Don Bosco believed that there is good in every young person, and the task of the educator is to help that good unfold.
Salesian spirituality
Salesian spirituality is rooted in everyday life. This is not withdrawing from the world, but seeking God here and now — in work, prayer, and relationships with other people.
The main characteristics of Salesian spirituality: optimism and joy (Don Bosco used to say: "Be cheerful!"), diligence as prayer, devotion to the Virgin Mary and the Eucharist, concern for the souls of the young, and simplicity and humility in everyday life.
in 2026 Strenna — Message from the Chief Rector
Every year, the Superior Rector of the Salesian Society presents "Strenna", an annual theme and invitation to the entire Salesian family. This tradition started back in Don Bosco's time.
in 2026 Strenna invites us to reflect on the importance of evangelization in the modern world and to find new ways to bring the Good News to young people through digital technologies, art and community.