Novena in Honor of St. John Bosco
A powerful nine-day prayer to seek the intercession of St. John Bosco, Father and Teacher of the Young. This traditional novena helps us grow closer to God and experience St. John Bosco's powerful protection and guidance.
About the Novena in Honor of St. John Bosco
The Novena in Honor of St. John Bosco is a powerful nine-day prayer that helps us grow closer to God and experience St. John Bosco's powerful intercession. St. John Bosco, known as "Don Bosco," was a priest, educator, and founder of the Salesian Society, dedicated to the care and education of young people.
St. John Bosco had a great devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and to Mary Help of Christians. He always had compassion for those who were suffering and worked tirelessly for the salvation of souls, especially the young.
This novena helps us to trust in St. John Bosco's powerful intercession and to turn to him with confidence in every need, both spiritual and temporal, knowing that he will always help us and bring our prayers to God.
Daily Prayers
Trust and Confidence
Pray for trust and confidence in St. John Bosco's powerful intercession.
Spiritual Graces
Pray for spiritual graces and growth in holiness through St. John Bosco's help.
Temporal Needs
Pray for temporal needs and material assistance through St. John Bosco's intercession.
Devotion to Eucharist
Pray for greater devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament like St. John Bosco.
Devotion to Mary
Pray for devotion to Mary Help of Christians as St. John Bosco had.
Compassion for Suffering
Pray for compassion for those who are suffering, following St. John Bosco's example.
Youth Ministry
Pray for guidance in youth ministry and education like St. John Bosco.
Divine Will
Pray for resignation to God's will in all circumstances.
Gratitude and Thanksgiving
Pray with gratitude for St. John Bosco's intercession and all graces received.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in St. John Bosco
Trust completely in St. John Bosco's powerful intercession and his ability to help you. Turn to him with confidence in every need, both spiritual and temporal.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. St. John Bosco will not fail to help those who turn to him with trust and confidence.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to St. John Bosco. He wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank St. John Bosco for his intercession and for the graces you receive. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more blessings.
The Three Theological Virtues
Faith
Believe in St. John Bosco's powerful intercession and in God's ability to work through his saints. Trust that God hears and answers our prayers through his servants.
Hope
Hope in God's mercy and in St. John Bosco's ability to obtain graces for us. Maintain confidence that God will provide what is best for our salvation.
Charity
Pray with love for God and for others. Include in your intentions the needs of young people and all those who are suffering or in need of guidance.
What is the Devotion to St. John Bosco?
St. John Bosco was a 19th-century Italian priest, educator, and founder of the Salesian Society. He is known as "Don Bosco" and is the patron saint of young people, apprentices, and Catholic publishers.
Father and Teacher - St. John Bosco dedicated his life to the care and education of young people, especially those who were poor and at risk. He founded schools, orphanages, and youth centers.
Eucharistic Devotion - St. John Bosco had a great devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and encouraged others to develop this same love for the Eucharist.
Marian Devotion - He had a special devotion to Mary Help of Christians and attributed many miracles and graces to her intercession.
Feast Day - St. John Bosco's feast day is celebrated on January 31st, and he is particularly venerated by educators, youth workers, and those seeking guidance for young people.