St. John Bosco

Patron Saint: Students, Writers, and Publishers   Feast Day: January 31

St. John Bosco, Friend of the young, 

Teacher in the ways of God, 

Your dedication to empowering the needy 

inspires us still. 

Help me to work for a better world, 

where the young are given the chance to flourish, 

where the poor’s dream for justice can come true, 

and where God’s compassion is shown to be real. 

Intercede for me as I bring my needs to you 

and to our heavenly Mother, 

the Help of Christians. 

Amen.