St. John Bosco

"As far as possible avoid punishing, try to gain love before inspiring fear."

No tox today.  Rather a note of thanks to John Bosco, the Patron Saint of Educators.  St. John Bosco believed in educating the poor and downtrodden.  His methods were simple, instruct in scripture, reject corporal punishment and provide fatherly guidance.  In his teaching he sought to combine spiritual life with work, study and play. 

In 1859 John Bosco founded the Salesians.  They are a religious order dedicated to education and mission work.  The Salesians are still at work today.

Thank you St. John Bosco.