O Saint John Bosco, father and guide of young people, you who dedicated your life to their education and spiritual formation, we turn to you with trust and devotion.

First day:

Topic: The vocation of Saint John Bosco

Prayer:Saint John Bosco, you who responded generously to God's call to serve young people, help us to discover our vocation and to respond with joy and dedication to God's call in our lives. Saint John Bosco, pray for us. Amen.

Second day:

Topic: Love for young people

Prayer:Saint John Bosco, your love for young people was unwavering. Inspire us to love and serve young people with the same passion and dedication, recognising in them the image of God. Saint John Bosco, pray for us. Amen.

Third day:

Topic: The Preventive System

Prayer:Saint John Bosco, you developed the "Preventive System" to educate young people in love and kindness. Help us to put this teaching method into practice in our daily interactions, guiding others towards good through prevention and love. Saint John Bosco, pray for us. Amen.

Fourth day:

Topic: Compassion and mercy

Prayer:Saint John Bosco, you have always shown compassion and mercy to young people. Help us to be witnesses to God's mercy, welcoming and supporting those in need with love and compassion. Saint John Bosco, pray for us. Amen.

Fifth day:

Topic: Prayer and devotion

Prayer:Saint John Bosco, your life was marked by a profound life of prayer and fervent devotion to Mary Help of Christians. Help us to cultivate an intimate relationship with God through prayer and to place our trust in Mary's powerful intercession. Saint John Bosco, pray for us. Amen.

Sixth day:

Topic: Holistic education

Prayer:Saint John Bosco, you valued an education that forms the intellect, heart and soul. Help us to promote a holistic education in our communities, helping young people to grow in faith, virtue and wisdom. Saint John Bosco, pray for us. Amen.

Day Seven:

Theme: Divine Protection

Prayer:Saint John Bosco, you always sought divine protection for yourself and for the young people you served. Intercede with God on our behalf, protecting us from spiritual and physical dangers, and guiding us along the path of holiness. Saint John Bosco, pray for us. Amen.

Eighth day:

Theme: Joyful evangelisation

Prayer:Saint John Bosco, you proclaimed the Gospel with joy and enthusiasm. Inspire us to be joyful evangelisers, sharing the good news of God's love with zeal and passion. Saint John Bosco, pray for us. Amen.

Ninth day:

Topic: The legacy of Saint John Bosco

Prayer:Saint John Bosco, your spiritual legacy continues to live on through the work of Salesians throughout the world. Intercede for us with God, so that we may continue to bear the fruits of your charism, serving young people with love, dedication and fidelity. Saint John Bosco, pray for us. Amen.