Opening Prayer

Celebrant: Abba Father, God of mercy You called St. John Bosco to be father, guide and teacher of young and to raise up new families in the Church who would work for the salvation of souls. Grant that inspired by his ardent charity we may serve you alone and never tire of bringing others to your kingdom. Amen

Day 1 (January 28): Love For Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

Saint John Bosco, loved Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and zealously promoted this devotion by encouraging participation in the Holy Eucharist, reception of Holy Communion and daily visits. Let us pray, that inspired by his example, we may grow in this love, so that we may end our days strengthened and comforted by the Heavenly Food of the Most Holy Eucharist.

Day 2 (January 29): Devotion to Our Blessed Mother

Saint John Bosco, loved the Blessed Virgin, Mary Immaculate Help of Christians, taking her as his Mother and Guide, and becoming her apostle.  Let us pray, that inspired by his example, we may grow in true and enduring love for this sweetest of mothers, and may thus win her powerful protection in life and especially at the hour of our death. 

Day 3 (January 30): Loyalty to the Church and to the Pope

Saint John Bosco nurtured a filial love for the church and the Pope, and courageously spoke and wrote in their defence.  Let us pray, that inspired by his example, we may be faithful sons and daughters of Holy Mother Church, and may likewise love and honour the Holy Father as the Vicar of Jesus Christ on earth. 

Prayer to St. John Bosco to Obtain Favours

All: In need of special help, O St. John Bosco, I pray to you, for I require graces both spiritual and temporal, and particularly the grace of… (Mention your special needs)

You, who on earth had such great devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, to Mary Help of Christians, and loyalty to our Holy Father the Pope, and who felt great compassion for people suffering and in need, obtain for me from Jesus, through His Heavenly Mother, the grace I just requested, and perfect resignation to the Will of God. Amen. 

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