In Session 2, we looked at the “greatest modern saint” and saw that she was a “chip off the old block.” In this session we will consider the “greatest modern prophet and miracle worker” in the Church - St. Don Bosco.
Perhaps the greatest miracle that Don Bosco worked is developing a “fool proof” method for forming youth. The foundation of the Preventive System is the abiding presence of the father. Indeed, Don Bosco based the entire system upon the vision of a father within the home.
Above all else, the father was to ensure the moral and spiritual formation of his children so that one day they
would all be together in heaven. We will see that, “Bad books, bad companions and bad habits” lead innocent youths astray. We are called to be the protectors of our families.
Today, the enemy is most frequently within our gates and God has given us a stern warning.
Will you bring That Man is You! to your parish to touch countless lives? To start a TMIY program at your local parish or to find one in your area: Go to www.thatmanisyou.org or contact us at [email protected].
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Fatherhood: Session 4 - The Transform...
In Session 3, we saw that Don Bosco developed a system of parenting that was almost “fool proof.” How are we doing?
The majority of children under the age of 18 grow up in a home without their biological father. Fathers spend less than 5 minutes in conversation with their children during the mos...
