Giovanni Battista Lemoyne – The biographical memoirs of Saint John Bosco Vol. 9

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 Zealous, Talented Salesian
• A Dream: Predictions for 1868
• Tips to Priests
• An Extraordinary Challenge
• Fulfillment of Predictions
• Annual Conference of St. Francis de Sales, 1868
• Noteworthy Details
• Unending Vexations
• Steps Toward Approval of the Salesian Society
• Fulfillment of Predictions (Continued)
• Gleanings from Oratory Life
• A Dream: A Raging Torrent and Wild Beasts
• Steps Toward Approval of the Salesian Society (Continued)
• A Dream: A Mysterious Vine
• A Dream: To Hell and Back!
• Love for the Chur
• The Church of Mary, Help of Christians
• Fulfillment of Predictions (Continued)
• The Church of Mary, Help of Christians (Continued)
• Consecration of the Church of Mary, Help of Christians
• Consecration Festivities
• Consecration Festivities (Continued)
• Consecration Festivities (Continued)
• Noteworthy Details (Continued)
• Special Charisms
• Special Charisms (Continued)
• Spiritual Retreat for Salesians, 1868
• Spiritual Retreat for Salesians, 1868 (Continued)
• Steps Toward Approval of the Salesian Society (Continued)
• Priestly Chastity
• Fatherly Talks
• Steps Toward Approval of the Salesian Society (Continued)
• Apostolate of the Press
• Special Charisms (Continued)
• Year’s End, 1868
• Fulfillment of Predictions (Continued)
• Don Bosco’s Third Journey to Rome
• Don Bosco in Florence
• Don Bosco in Rome
• Don Bosco in Rome (Continued)
• Don Bosco in Rome (Continued)
• Don Bosco in Rome (Continued)
• Don Bosco in Rome (Continued)
• Don Bosco’ s Return to Turin
• Family Briefings
• Noteworthy Details (Continued)
• A Dream: Deadly Nooses
• The Daughters of Mary Immaculate
• Noteworthy Details (Continued)
• Fulfillment of Predictions (Continued)
• Special Charisms (Continued)
• Unexpected Harassment
• Admirable Tact
• A Keen Disappointment
• A Providential Delay
• A Heartfelt Loss
• Fair and Just
• Oratory Family Life
• Unending Vexations (Continued)
• The Superior Chapter, 1869
• Vatican Council I
• Vatican Council I (Continued)
• Vatican Council I (Continued)
• Vatican Council I (Continued)
• Annual Conference of St. Francis de Sales, 1870
• Manifold Activities
• Manifold Activities (Continued)
• Feast of Mary, Help of Christians
• Manifold Activities (Continued)
• Manifold Activities (Continued)
• Manifold Activities (Continued)
• Manifold Activities (Continued)
• Christian Education
• Year’s End, 1870
• Apostolic Zeal

Reference time period: 1868 – 1870