History of the Salesian Order

Name: History of the Salesian Order
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ISBN: 9798235205697

Faith and Education

Owen Mitchell

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Colloquium Verlag
06 May 2026

Christian life & practice; Christian instruction

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The history of the Salesian Order cannot be understood apart from the profound spiritual drama that shaped the nineteenth century, nor can it be separated from the perennial mission of the Catholic Church to save souls and sanctify society. To approach the Salesian story is to recognize that the work of St. John Bosco did not emerge merely as a social response to industrial poverty or as a pedagogical innovation, but as a supernatural intervention in a world rapidly losing its Christian bearings. His mission was born from the heart of the Church, nourished by her sacraments, guided by her saints, and sustained by a Marian devotion that he considered indispensable. The Salesian Order, in all its branches, stands as a testament to the enduring truth that authentic education is inseparable from faith, and that the salvation of the young is one of the most urgent tasks entrusted to the Church in every age.

By: Owen Mitchell
Imprint: Colloquium Verlag
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 177g
ISBN: 9798235205697
Pages: 148
Publication Date: 06 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active