Quotes by John Bosco
John Bosco (1815–1888) — Ordensgründer · Katholisch · Italien
Don Bosco (1815–1888) war ein italienischer katholischer Priester und Pädagoge, der im 19. Jahrhundert vor allem im industrialisierten Turin wirkte. Bekannt wurde er durch seinen Einsatz für sozial benachteiligte Jugendliche, die Gründung der Salesianer und sein Erziehungskonzept, das auf Vertrauen und Zuwendung statt auf Strafen setzte. Sein Wirken erinnert Bibelleser an die praktische Umsetzung christlicher Nächstenliebe und seelsorglicher Verantwortung gegenüber der heranwachsenden Generation.
Era: Revival & the 19th Century
Recurring topics: Witness & Mission, Faith & Trust, Courage & Strength, Service & Love of Neighbour, Justice & Commitment, Temptation & Struggle, Discipleship, Joy & Gratitude
Quotes by John Bosco
John Bosco
The devil is afraid of cheerful people.
John Bosco
Do what you can, and God will do the rest; he will not abandon you when you work for him.
John Bosco
A look of love and a word of encouragement achieve more than many reproaches.
John Bosco
Walk with your feet on the earth; but with your hearts be in heaven.
John Bosco
The best thing we can do in the world is do good, be cheerful, and let the sparrows chirp.
John Bosco
The first happiness of a child is the consciousness of being loved.
John Bosco
God has always helped me. He will help me in the future as well.
John Bosco
The small crosses one has carried on earth will form a crown of honor in heaven.
John Bosco
To discern the will of God, three things are required: prayer, patience, and seeking counsel.
John Bosco
John Bosco
Remember, before you enter the Promised Land, you must cross the Red Sea and the desert.
John Bosco
All the persecuted are my best friends.
John Bosco
The power of the wicked lives off the cowardice of the good.
John Bosco
John Bosco
Blessed are those who give themselves to God in the days of their youth.
John Bosco
John Bosco
We must never let slip an opportunity that the Lord gives us to do good.
John Bosco
The thorns of life are the roses of eternity.
John Bosco
Practice moderation, for by it one can preserve the health of body and soul.
John Bosco
Do everything, endure everything, to win souls for the Lord.
John Bosco
Those who are moved by true zeal for souls are blessed and protected by God.
John Bosco
Whoever saves his soul saves everything; whoever loses it loses everything.
John Bosco
John Bosco
The devil does not rest in his effort to ruin souls, so we too must not rest in saving them.
John Bosco
John Bosco
John Bosco
Either the priest dies from work, or he dies from vice.
John Bosco
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Sources: wikipedia.org, donbosco-magazin.eu, scribd.com, ipp-muenchen.de