Michael Rua, like Don Bosco, hailed from humble beginnings. Born in Turin on July 9, 1837, to John and Mary Ferrero, he was the youngest of nine children. While little is known about his early life, his family, thanks to his father’s employment in the city’s armament factory, enjoyed relative comfort. Both parents instilled a deep religious devotion in their children, practicing daily family prayers and holding the laws of the Church in high regard. Continue reading “Angelo Franco – Blessed Michael Rua”
