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Saint John Bosco: Mission to Love, on Formed.org! This inspiring movie portrays the life of Don Bosco(Feast Day Jan 31), a priest who dedicated himself to helping underprivileged youth in Turin, Italy.
Starring Flavio Insinna as Don Bosco, the film highlights his challenges and triumphs in founding the Salesian Order. With performances by Charles Dance and Lina Sastri, the movie beautifully captures Don Bosco’s deep faith and commitment to education.
Parishioners can watch the film for free by registering or logging in to Formed.org, a resource-rich platform for Catholic content. Saint Julie’s Parish encourages the community to experience this story of faith and resilience.
Who is St. John Bosco?
Saint John Bosco, born in 1815, was a pioneering figure in education and youth work in the Catholic Church. He founded the Salesian Order, focusing on the welfare and education of boys, particularly the disadvantaged and marginalized. Bosco advocated a preventive approach to education, emphasizing kindness and understanding over punishment, and integrated spiritual development with practical training. His innovative methods and deep compassion made him a patron saint of young people and Catholic publishers. For more detailed information about Saint John Bosco, you can visit Franciscan Media.
