Giovanni Battista Lemoyne – The biographical memoirs of Saint John Bosco Vol. 5

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

• Zealous Activity
• First Use of the Name “Salesian”
• Defending the Faith
• A Third Workshop at the Oratory
• The Festive Oratories
• An Important Visitor
• Priestly Zeal
• A Helping Hand
• Cholera Outbreak in Turin
• Cholera Outbreak in Turin ( Continued)
• A Glimpse into the Future
• A City’s Gratitude
• A Lad of Promise
• A Lost Sheep
• A Heavenly Mother
• Don Bosco and Purity
• Ominous Messages
• Predictions Verified
• A Zealous Catechist
• A Young Apostle
• An Historic Outing
• True Loyalty
• Indefatigable Activity
• Indefatigable Activity ( Continued)
• A Brave Deed
• Don Bosco’s Almanac
• Charming Ways
• A Way with Benefactors
• A Cherished Yearly Event
• Watchful Solicitude
• Triumphs of Grace
• First Death at the Oratory
• Don Bosco and Priestly Vocations
• Parish Mission
• Contacts with Government Officials
• Letture Cattoliche
• A New Wing at the Oratory
• A Spur to Charity
• The Immaculate Conception Sodality
• Don Bosco’s History of Italy
• Life at the Oratory in 1855-56
• A Sudden Setback
• Educational Insights
• Steady Growth
• A Heartrending Loss
• Loyalty to the Pope
• Zeal for Orthodoxy
• Apostolate of the Press
• Plans for a Lottery
• Plans for a Lottery ( Continued)
• Vision of Eternity
• Sound Christian Formation
• Reverence for the Priesthood
• Concern for Souls
• Evangelical Poverty
• Preparations for a New Religious Congregation
• Spiritual Guidance
• Heavenly Favors
• Yearly Visit to Becchi
• A Providential Meeting
• Educational Improvements at the Oratory
• Another Parish Mission
• A New Sodality at the Oratory
• Don Bosco’s First Journey to Rome
• Don Bosco in Rome
• Don Bosco in Rome ( Continued)
• First Audience with Pius IX
• Don Bosco in Rome ( Continued)
• Second Audience with Pius IX
• Holy Week in Rome
• Third Audience with Pius IX
• Return to Turin

Reference time period: 1854 – 1858