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
- Loyalty to God and Church
- A Father’s Care
- A Fact-Finding Committee
- Distinguished Catechists
- A Senate Debate on the Oratory
- Harassment of the Church
- The Imprisonment of Archbishop Fransoni
- Don Bosco’s Mutual Aid Society
- A Gift from the Pope
- Anticlerical Demonstrations
- Don Bosco and Count Camillo Cavour
- Two Memorable Events
- Apostolic Frankness
- Gain and Loss
- Mamma Margaret
- Priestly Zeal
- A Jubilee Mission
- Love of Penance
- Love of Penance ( Continued)
- Defending the Faith
- Purchase of the Pinardi Property
- The Man of Divine Providence
- Raising Funds for a Church
- Cornerstone Blessing
- Fostering Vocations
- Special Charisms
- Crisis at the Oratories
- Plans for a Lottery
- Family Spirit
- Proselytizing by the Waldensians
- Launching the Lottery
- Fomenters of Discord
- Fomenters of Discord ( Continued)
- A Devasting Disaster
- A Student Recital
- Love of Neighbor
- Preparations for a New Religious Congregation
- The Fulfillment of a Dream
- Eucharistic Piety
- A Solemn Celebration
- Plans for a New Building
- Vacations at Becchi
- Unexpected Defections
- A Harrowing Night
- A New Undertaking
- A New Undertaking (Continued)
- Don Bosco on the Education of the Young
- Don Bosco on Punishments
- Publication of the Letture Cattoliche
- Don Bosco’s Spiritual Guide
- Trust in Divine Providence
- An Important Acquisition
- Obscure Threats
- A New Publication
- Heroic Humility
- First Workshops at the Oratory
- Two Admirable Teachers
- Spirituality at the Oratory
- Attempts on Don Bosco’s Life
- A Mysterious Dog
- Combating Spiritism
Reference time period: 1850 – 1853
G. B. Lemoyne, “The biographical memoirs of Saint John Bosco Vol. 4“, Salesiana Publisher, INC., New York 2005.