This second volume of the Biographical Memoirs of Don Bosco continues the narrative from the first, drawing on the same sources and insights into his spirit, trust in God, and love for others. Key materials include Don Bosco’s unpublished writings, such as Memoirs of the Oratory and Reminiscences for My Spiritual Sons. This work is intended solely for Salesians and will not be made public until the Holy See’s final judgment. The volume also features a tribute to Father Michael Rua, the Rector Major, and includes his first encounter with Don Bosco.
INDEX
- Dedication
- Editor’s preface
- Acknowledgments
- Author’s preface
- Freemasonry in Piedmont in 1841
- Priestly Zeal
- A Grateful Heart
- The Convitto Ecclesiastico
- Pastoral Training
- Poor and Abandoned Youth
- December 8, 1841
- Father Joseph Cafasso
- Festive Oratory at the Convitto
- Prison Apostolate
- Devotion to the Blessed Virgin
- St. Ignatius Retreat House
- Don Bosco’s First Choirboys
- First Growth and Difficulties
- Political and Religious Ferment
Reference time period: 1965
G. B. Lemoyne, “The biographical memoirs of Saint John Bosco Vol. 2“, Salesiana Publisher, INC., New York 1965.