The Life of Dominic Savio by St. John Bosco

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The Life of Dominic Savio
Translated from the original work of the Venerable Servant of God, John Bosco 1914




Nihil Obstat: F. Thomas Bergh, O.S.B., Censor Deputatis.
Imprimatur: Petrus, Episcopus Southwarcensis.

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CONTENTS:

Preface
Author's Preface
Chapter I - Early Life and Signs of Extraordinary Gifts.
Chapter II - Examples of Youthful Virtue at Murialdo. His Early Days at School.
Chapter III - Dominic is Allowed to Make His First Communion Before the Usual Age. Preparation for the Important Day. His Resolutions.
Chapter IV - Dominic's School Career at Castelnuovo d'Asti. Trials and Difficulties. His Treatment of Evil Council. His Master's Encomium.
Chapter V - Dominic's School-Life at Mondonio. His Conduct Under a Calumnious Charge.
Chapter VI - My First Meeting with Dominic Savio. Some Curious Incidents Connected With It.
Chapter VII - Dominic Comes to the Oratory of St. Francis of Sales. His Manner of Life.
Chapter VIII - His Studies at the Oratory. His Conduct at School. His Dealings with Quarrels and Special Dangers.
Chapter IX - Dominic Forms the Resolution of Striving After Perfection.
Chapter X - Zeal for the Salvation of Souls.
Chapter XI - Various Incidents. His Attractive Manner with His Companions.
Chapter XII - His Spirit of Prayer. His Devotion to the Holy Mother of God. The Month of May.
Chapter XIII - His Frequentation and Devout Reception of the Sacraments.
Chapter XIV - His Mortifications.
Chapter XV - The Mortification of His External Senses.
Chapter XVI - The Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception.
Chapter XVII - Dominic's Intimate Associates.
Chapter XVIII - Dominic Savio and John Massiglia.
Chapter XIX - Special Graces Granted to Dominic. Some Particular Incidents.
Chapter XX - Dominic's Ideas About Dying and His Preparation for a Happy Death.
Chapter XXI - Dominic's Interest in the Sick. He had to Leave the Oratory for Change of Air. His Parting Words.
Chapter XXII - The Progress of his Illness. He Receives the Last Sacraments. Edifying Incidents.
Chapter XXIII - His Last Moments and Holy Death.
Chapter XXIV - The News of His Death. Remarkable Testimony.
Chapter XXV - The Influence of Dominic's Virtues. Favours Received. A Recommendation.
Appendix - Certain Graces Obtained from God Through the Intercession of Dominic Savio.