St. John Bosco

 Tuesday St. John Bosco

The early Franciscans were known as an Order of penitents. 

But what does it mean to do penance?

And what kind of Penance should we do?

St. John Bosco wrote,

“Your mortification should be your diligence in doing your duties and in putting up with the annoyances of others."

“There are plenty of ways to practice mortification! 

Just patiently endure cold, heat, sickness, troubles, people, happenings, and so forth."

We do not have to go in search of great Penance and Mortification. 

The opportunities are always right in front of us in our daily work and community life. 

And once we have learned how to do those daily mortifications,

Then we can move on to greater ones

But not until then. 

First things first.