This book explores the formation of children and youth through the lens of St. John Bosco’s educational vision, emphasizing that the Christian life, when fully integrated into a person’s development, offers a complete path to human fulfillment. Drawing on decades of psychological and pastoral experience, the author addresses the deep challenges faced by both young people and those who guide them, proposing the life of St. Dominic Savio as a concrete example of holistic growth through Christian values. The work aims to reassure and inspire educators and parents struggling to connect meaningfully with the younger generation.
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- Dominics life as told by St John Bosco
- Commentary and explanation by Terence O’Brien, S.D.B.
Reference time period: 1969
T. O’Brien, “Dominic Savio“, Guild Publications, London 1969.