BUANA NOTTE

“A goodnight talk from an elder is like a lingering word that remains embedded in the minds of the youngsters”

In the early years of the 19th Century, there was a young gentleman named John Melchior Bosco. Through sheer hard work and persistent studies he was ordained a priest for abandoned youth. He eventually came up with the idea of The Oratory where he could gather them on a Sunday for Christian upbringing. He gave ample time for games apart from music and Sunday instruction.

But a singular feature of the day was “The Good-Night-Talk” before the boys could head for slumber. And to this day the Salesians of Don Bosco have been faithful to this Tradition of the Good Night. 

In the goodnight talk, the boys are talked to about developmental ideas that, not only shape them socially, but also spiritually. 

The Salesians always teach the boys The Value of Virtue and Ugliness of Sin and this does nothing other than directing them to God. 

A well prepared goodnight talk can change a cranky youngster into a lovely and exemplary person. 

Bearing this in mind, goodnight talks have shaped the youngsters socially in that they have learnt to be responsible; spiritually these talks have brought God nearer to them. 

 Therefore, we call upon all social groups starting from the smallest unit - the family - and heading to all different communities to emphasize on the importance of goodnight talks.

ON A PERSONAL NOTE

I have heard the talks at MBBS several times but never thought of applying them to my family. I think its a great idea. Why not? And so can you. Try it out! Just three to five minutes as you tuck your children in their bed. What you have told them will resound in their subconscious as they sleep.

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