When I see an offense against God, I must prevent it; and even if an army stood against me, I would not retreat and would not yield.

Topics: Courage & Strength, Discipleship

John Bosco

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.

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