The Biographical Memoirs of Don Bosco, written by Father Giovanni Battista Lemoyne, provides a detailed and intimate account of the life of Don Bosco, the founder of the Salesian Society. Based on firsthand testimonies and years of personal interaction with Don Bosco, Lemoyne’s work offers a rich narrative of Don Bosco’s virtues, his deep spirituality, and his tireless dedication to the education and salvation of young people. The memoirs highlight key moments in Don Bosco’s life, his founding of educational institutions, and his relationships with his spiritual sons, offering readers a living portrait of the saint. This monumental work is an invaluable resource for understanding Don Bosco’s legacy and continues to inspire the Salesian mission today.
INDEX
- A Boy’s Spiritual Progress
- A Tribute to Pius IX
- Deathbed Conversions
- A New Recruit
- A Sermon on Purity
- Fatherly Vigilance
- A Fervent Novena
- Forming the Heart
- The End of the Year
- Predictions and Fulfillment
- War Clouds over Piedmont
- A Heartwarming Biography
- The Festive Oratories
- Divine Providence
- A New Sodality at the Oratory
Reference time period: 1971
G. B. Lemoyne, “The biographical memoirs of Saint John Bosco Vol. 6“, Salesiana Publisher, INC., New York 1971.