Saint of the day and spiritual life #François de Sales

John Bosco was born on August 16, 1815 in Castelnuovo d'Asti, a village in Piedmont, Italy (today Castelnuovo Don Bosco). He was the last of three sons of Francis Louis Bosco and Marguerite Occhiena, poor peasants. His father died when he was only 2 years old, leaving his mother alone to raise her three sons. From his childhood, John showed great intelligence and a particular sensitivity to others.