Mary Help of Christians.

“Maria Auxilium Christianorum”

Don Bosco, tireless apostle of devotion to Mary, in The Companion of Youth and his preaching emphasises especially the Virgin's role during life's journey in helping individuals achieve salvation: she is the mediatrix of graces, defence against the assaults of evil, support for our commitment to Christian living and on our way to holiness.¹ as the years passed, the saint saw devotion to Mary in a much broader ecclesial context and from an apostolic perspective. The Mary Help of Christians Association responded to the religious sensitivities of the late 19th Century, but flourished in strict connection with the worldwide spread of Salesian activity for the salvation of youth and service of the Universal Church.