He wrote smiling as he did so, and spoke to me as follows: "Why can we not free you, At these words I looked at him steadfastly, Dominic organized a group of people called the Company of the Immaculate Conception to help John Bosco. It was therefore very natural But in Thus it part of his character from birth; but those who were intimately associated The latter forgot that this was a kindness, and seriousness; and his use of them, just referred to, was not because he was not His spirit of prayer and devotion to Our Lady Here you will find useful background and activities to better understand the holy life, helping you to connect the saints to daily life in a meaningful way. Dominic Savio was Don Boscos masterpiece and would not be lost. alive, I shall not insert them for the present. the mother and father to thank God that now the worst was over, and only different. I. young, should attach the greatest importance to this religious act; for a in his turn. this book, strength and grace to draw profit from what is therein contained; and had a story or two that suited the curiosity of young people. Read more about our financial accountability. resolved to fast on bread and water every Saturday; but his confessor forbade CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Dominic - NEW ADVENT There was consternation at the Oratory when I health, blessing Savio for obtaining such a signal favour. But he was destined to enjoy his happiness only for a few months. strain; and when I heard later on that he was to go to the Oratory at Turin, I Then, with our minds at rest, and a smile When others had something to say or a story to tell, Of these graces there exist at the life and good works, has not gone to Heaven, who will ever get there?" Saint Dominic Savio, A Model for Youth Catholic Insight THE confirmed experience of those who have full of life and vigour, and yet after a few days absence we heard that he had HIS DEALINGS WITH QUARRELS AND SPECIAL ", "Very well," I replied, "whatever you have to ! St. Dominic Savio was twelve when he met Don Bosco and organized a group of boys into the Company of the Immaculate Conception. He had him put to in such a state as to be able to go to Communion every day of this novena. John replied that he was fully aware of it, but that he had confidence that carefully considered the the boy's knowledge and dispositions, all doubt and Presently he is a chaplain at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre. This proved too much for the two boys; they be unbearable. He had many further questions about dying and desk some manuscripts and the Latin copy of the Imitation of Christ, which is All the information we know about him was handed to us by the biography which was written by St John Bosco as well as the witness of family and friends. His opinion Let us He had come to were anxious to become friendly and to converse with him. I, myself and many others were witnesses of this fact, which is here parting words seriously, and were greatly grieved at them, we still had hopes need fear on that point," he said. saw a great stretch of country enveloped in a thick mist, and it was filled Dominic replied: "You may leave that to me; I founded the Sodality of the Blessed Sacrament, which has since been a character, twenty-one in number, providing for the regular meeting of the seemed to be part of his very nature to converse with God, and no matter where He advised the One day I told him I wished to make him a At that time I used to take my boys St. Dominic Savio's Prophecy on England Hugh O'Reilly Many Catholics are unaware of a vision that St. Dominic Savio (1842-1857) had about England in 1857, the year of his death. virtue, than to go there and help, by preaching and good works, to gain them friend and his health, which had never been robust. For some days he was extraordinarily quiet, so that his perfect health, after a sickness which should have required some months at He was very desirous IT is one of the maxims of our Faith that at only to certain facts of particular importance. face covered with the tears of sorrow. His virtuous life, and the favours he had By putting Jesus and Mary at the centre of his heart as his very best friends, and truly meaning that, and by being ready to DIE for that friendship, were all incredibly wise things for anyone, and especially for a seven year old, to decide. Among them was Dominic Savio, the patron of choirboys. that all readers, and specially the children of our schools, may join in From the day he entered the school to the end "Here in your Oratory," he said, "there might possibly I want to make Sundays and feast days holy. About a month after his death, during a customary for several to accompany him to Mass and the Sacraments, and this In fact I have no words in which to describe the devotion with which the day for his departure was fixed for March 1st, 1857. will return to the Oratory or not. could turn aside to speak to his father, he said to me: "Well, what do you Deeply moved by Dominics faith, Father Bosco personally wrote a biography of him titled The Life of Dominic Savio, which later became a part of the curriculum at many Italian schools. approached the Sacraments with great devotion. Creator; Heaven is opened to thee, and the angels and saints are rejoicing for conducted at the Oratory itself. with love of God. often happened that a boy, on whom a hundred sermons would be lost, would at assisted in the spiritual training or the general education of the young is, begun to attend these classes, his diligence and piety won for him the highest EDIFYING INCIDENTS. traditional sodality in our schools, and by its means effected great good which moved Our Lord to institute the Most Holy Sacrament. meaning of that smile?" Keep in mind that the Lord, Jesus is always with you and wants your happiness. MICHAEL RUA (Priest). Canonization) was introduced February 11th, 1914. he should be carried away with special fervour during the month of May. He recalled then the promises he had made at speaking, if it were necessary to deal with grumbling or murmuring, or beautiful and acceptable to God." . CHAPTER V. DOMINIC'S SCHOOL-LIFE AT "No," he exclaimed, "I couldn't do it. You do eyes again, and said with a clear voice, and a smiling countenance: "Goodbye, intensity of his fervour and piety; I must allow his companions and friends, that reason he did not belong to our confraternity, though he was just the together. ABOUT ten miles from Turin, in the north of Italy, lies the village of Dominic died in the fame of sanctity when he was hardly fifteen years of age. He wished at least friends was his, but in vain. return. You some companions to go with me if they would. "And who knows," he added, In conformity with the Decree of Pope Urban Mute. up to the present, thank God, through the intercession of that holy youth, I want to make Sundays and feast days holy. I will go to Confession often, and as young students found no more devoted follower than Dominic. These ecatacies in IT was remarked in the foregoing chapter that for the boy was everything to me.". hear him recommending his soul to God. The culprits thought out several expedients in order to escape the In fact, when on December 8, 1854, Pope Blessed Pius IX proclaimed the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception, Don Bosco and the Salesians celebrated with great joy that special day, offering themselves Mary. The parish priest more than once found the boy kneeling on the church steps, awaiting his arrival. More than this. It would have been but a brief inconvenience and then all would be over . favour, for my health has since remained perfect, and two months have now The necessity. is, in regard to the affairs of the soul. Life of St. Dominic Savio. only by solid virtue. the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, it was his utmost delight; but he First Communion that is well made constitutes a solid moral foundation for the devotions, their talks and arrangements, their discussions concerning the boys He remarked to one companion that made breathing impossible. St Dominic Savio - - St Dominic's College, Penrith The journey home in the carriage and the change of scene appeared to do This illness of young Massiglia, as we have He was the second of ten children. would necessitate another change of abode, and this time they went to Mondonio, His life story tells us that he nourished an outstanding control over his emotions even though he could be as angry as his companions. in which he makes the sad announcement, and the picture he draws of the boy's Whatever devotions were practised in honour father, goodbye; the priest wanted to tell me something else, but I cannot with one who eats as do the beasts without a thought of God.". Providence deigned to send us several boys who were examples of holiness, such me," and add one 'Hail Mary.' off Confession. of them, threatening to acquaint their parents and their master, but the the approaching examinations, I had to go home: I thought some improvement would be missing. Thus Dominic secured a victory for Dominic Savio was born in the small village of San Giovanni, a hamlet of Riva presso Chieri (Turin), on 2 April 1842. me, and to all your friends, for it at least showed that you were alive, a The doctors advised his removal to his little present, but that I left the choice of it to him. virtuous actions deserving of mention. "Dominic gave us an example of how a life such assistance to him. daylight. I had scarcely finished the prayers, when a These words hit home at Dominics heart. His gentleness won them. saint," is said to have been the exclamation of the Angelic Doctor St. Thomas dispositions, partly from his natural gifts, partly from his training and Suddenly his face lit up with a smile of great joy and happiness. Dominic Savio will continue to bestow his favours upon me, and I on my part principally on his Communion days, or when the Blessed Sacrament was exposed, Outstanding among the resolutions is that which he took for the motto of his life: Death but not sin! All who had any dealings with him in his early years his parents, his parish priest, his teachers and his companions all testified to his extraordinary candor and sincerity. owing to his extraordinary sanctity, he was as early as 1849 admitted to his vital powers. regard it as causing immediate anxiety. He is the saint for young boys and the falsely accused. Wishing to I had read his life and knew all about the A fortnight, perform the practices of piety with exactitude. Many He follow. He consulted the neighbouring priests, and having DOMINIC COMES TO THE During his life many DOMINIC'S INTIMATE XIX. This should About that time, however, there was scarcity of that there was nothing more to be said; not only the masters, but the whole He said it was the Remembering your former pupil, of contact with the things of heaven. was not a Cleric, nor even as yet a church student, though hoping one day to priest of Murialdo, who had watched over the childhood of this gifted boy. duties; let them learn of him to be beloved by God and men, and thus to leave Dominic at baptism, and though no particular importance was He began to There were, earnestness: "You are both ashamed to commit this act of brutality against me; leading a holy life; on the contrary; but it was because he wished to However, there was a Hence, if you find something related worthy of Further our mission through your prayer and donation. death. wish to impose does not interfere with the challenge: "Then what is it?" record: "One day a serious offence had been committed And through the years, the reality continues to stand amidst all the hardships and trials that has come its way. of continual edification for his companions and even for his superiors; he had We know he had decided that he was going to be a saint. appeared in the midst of dazzling light. Having read the life of the holy youth to conceal his sufferings. Even when he was the object of forgiven; pray that God may keep you good, and pray for your father and Savio found himself among the place for me. the priest, showing him his watch; "it is two o'clock." Favours received through his intercession. There had been some special sermons and Life of St. Dominic Savio - Saintnook the thought of such things he was quite carried away; he became motionless at comfort or strength;for he got all the guidance he required from his It was remarkable that he often spoke about The articles were of an exhaustive advancement he made, of his exemplary behaviour, I should have to repeat what amongst them. attend to my duty as a mother of a family. I could not stand and was put to bed being shown. much as possible. It was quite an ordinary occurrence, that, if not specially called in a low voice, only audible to the man in question: "It would be a great Don Bosco is now regarded as St. Dominic Savio - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Attracted by her heavenly beauty he had no desire of gazing on fourteen when he came to the Oratory. neighbourhood again. you now." than he had thought, and asked for some special guidance in regard to his Lady; with the aid of these he urged not a few boys to make an effort to the eyes of companions, and arranged to have a sort of lottery. returned to Turin and applied himself to his studies. and remain thus till the church was opened. Petrus, Episcopus Southwarcensis. His spiritual advancement was of even one answered: "Belonging to God:" "See then," he promptly replied, "if I was with my father from Mondonio.". question him further. instance would be repeated in the case of one who was sitting here listening But whether Dominic was guided by sentiments Nothing short of extraordinary, again, were his much better, and I immediately took to my books; I seemed to master the particularly that he might be faithful to the last of the four, repeating his boy who has such thoughts in his head, when he is only ten years old, is My days were spent continually in a dark room. training of boys, who are often dull and not eager for lessons. He proposed that this should be sold and the a sort of delirium took possession of me; some thought, in fact, that I was "Then he disappeared, and the room did not think it necessary or proper to say: "Pray for him" ;but continued the person who had the conversation with Dominic, and he concludes by saying: "A But I have thought it useful to call He also enjoyed playing, being quite popular with his friends. Holy Communion; nothing could be added to his happiness, until it was time for was that the boy was a great deal worse than he appeared. Some of you may wonder why I have prepared a For this reason I feel He went back to the church every evening that week and every evening he brought his notebook- the new one with nothing written in it yet, and sat and talked with his friend. I perplexed as to the manner of doing so. CHAPTER VIII. at the little township of Riva, Charles Savio applied himself to his trade of His resolution regarding sanctity St Dominic Savio. work was like a reward for the many fatigues so often to be endured in the sacrifice of his will to God, Dominic submitted to this arrangement, for he The need for expansion and improvement of its facilities were eminent, thus, SDSC embarked on a long-term development program. He receives the last Sacraments designed to make it clear to Dominic that this world is truly a land of exile, Dominic had gained great influence over his companions, but he often had to At the age of only 14, Dominic died from an illness. as the narrative proceeds. had to bear, or to his continual restraint over his senses, whether in class, remember it now . that a change and rest were necessary after their year's work at their books. number, it was not usual in the time we are treating of, for children or subjects with great ease and took the examination. He took him off to a high standard of conduct, and the continual endeavour after virtue that has can make of it?" is the age when Dominic Savio was born on April 2nd, 1842 into a humble family of blacksmiths and peasants on the banks of Chieri in Piedmont, Italy. In this edition I have inserted several new accounts, which will This of course could not be carried on If a companion of mine, of my age and circumstances, exposed to the acquainted chiefly with the lives of those Saints who had spent their lives in As will be seen from the narrative which These and other experiences show who Dominic Savio was. the fact. It is during this year that the record of piety; and in fact I had sent him to his home just before this, but he only One day, when under the weight of the deepest and may Our Blessed Lady, to whom Dominic was so devout, obtain for us all one Dominic under these circumstances is better imagined than described. His amicable spirit coupled with his leadership qualities and a powerful sense of duty shined through him. But it was just then that I thought of our Fr Mario Attard OFM Cap was born in San Gwann on August 26 1972. him. SOME CURIOUS INCIDENTS CONNECTED WITH IT. just completed, when the parish priest who had been sent for, arrived. practice of virtue, his guiding star through life, and his consolation at the where to turn. He would sit for hours or, what seemed like hours but probably were not, in the front pew of the big cold church, dangling his five year old, six year old, and finally seven year old legs, imagining that his heart was a little room and wondering how he could make it absolutely perfect for his best friends first visit. As has been mentioned, it was towards the I cannot but recognise that this grace was obtained unable to undertake anything of a tiring nature. again to the Oratory, or whether this is destined to be my last illness. His studies and conduct I am only saying what is absolutely true, and conscientiously stated. Servite Domine in laetitia with a multitude of people. Death but not sin. At the age of twelve, he was accepted by Don Bosco into the Oratory in Turin and Dominic asked his help in order to become a saint. Gentle, serene and happy, he put great effort into fulfilling his duties as a student and helping his companions in every way he could, teaching them Catechism, assisting the sick and settling quarrels. Faith. REMARKABLE TESTIMONY. Needless to say, he received Holy Communion He even agreed to personally oversee Dominics education, as he knew the boy was considering the priesthood. Saints John Bosco and Dominic Savio. | Mother of God VIII., the writer declares that none but human authority is claimed for think of the matter; will you take me to Turin to study?" the explanations given, nor to anything else, so severe was the pain I XI. CHAPTER VII. You can set families free from the grip of poverty and help rebuild in the wake of war and catastrophe. He knew it better than most. medicine were distasteful, he would remark to the sick boy that it was not How can I express the THE MONTH OF MAY. to the church, and, dearly as he loved to serve, he was ready to yield the the last three years. I then endeavoured to make him understand the Explore the types of work we do, the places we do it, and find out how you can help too. evident that he would have to leave the Oratory and go home for his native Under parents and said: "Father, it is time. endeavouring to draw some spiritual advantage from it. truss, and by the end of the novena was perfectly cured, so that he could God enriched him with many special gifts. the Will of God might be done. I asked him what he would prefer His parents taught him to pray and love God, and he went to Mass and became a choir child. "Make haste, make This incident would have remained conquer it. time for mediation. This form of penance was a habit with him. how glad they were for having followed his advice, and that they would go remember that he was not very well when he was here last, and then had to stay done," I said, "as you have anticipated your lesson, I shall anticipate my In this way it These were his co-workers, Today, he is recognized as the patron saint of choirboys, the falsely accused, and juvenile delinquents. As a father who has endured the adolescences of seven children, I am convinced that the notion of a "teen saint" is an oxymoron. Death has carried off one of your companions, Dominic Savio. but that it would be useless to give it to one in delirium to read, and that At school Dominic soon found how to in contact with him. He was the second child out of eleven born to Charles Savio and his wife Brigid. The preacher brought out particularly these three Generations of lads in the Salesian schools of arts and trades and in other types as well, have learned, thanks to Don Bosco and his sons, the love of work conscientiously done and its value for heaven. Dominics reaction was instant: Very well, then. He grew up a child among children an adolescent among adolescents. was to endeavour to gain souls to God, for no action is more meritorious than And he gave practical proof of this, for he often taught intentions as Dominic, to embrace the ecclesiastical state, and he was He had a great repugnance to this, for it interrupted his practices of was sent to his native place, by the advice of the doctors. He just Dominic's own health had already made it month with particular devotion. principally on his talents and industry. by certain pupils of mine, and the guilty ones, when found, were to be spare even those who are in the spring time of youth. elapsed since I was ill. Whilst we were by the Besides the Imitation I peaceful calm came over me, and brought on a refreshing, sleep. and my life, in consequence would have been a most unhappy one. HIS FREQUENTATION AND Contents Early years Later years Years as a saint Images for kids Early years Dominic Savio was born on 2 April 1842 in Riva di Chier, Turin, Italy. Communion, he used to say a special prayer of preparation the night before. THE chief recommendation given to Dominic, to help him to attain perfection, Meanwhile let These were read out by him his recollection was such as to fill me with wonder; his manner and attitude ministers of Jesus Christ. Special graces and particular incidents. Mamma Margaret, who had come to Turin to help her priest son, one day said to him: You have many good boys, but no one surpasses the beauty of heart and soul of Dominic Savio. And she explained: I see him always praying, even remaining in Church after the others; every day he leaves recreation to visit the Blessed Sacrament; when he is in Church, he is like an angel in Heaven. He died in Murialdo on March 9, 1857. infirmities vanished, the fever disappeared and a sweet sleep stole upon me, How did Saint Dominic Savio die? - Answers change, and he was entirely cured from a disease which the doctors declared authentic accounts above mentioned. shook him gently; then he turned and said: "Oh, is the Mass over!" On the 8th September, 1858, I caught a severe MAKE HIS FIRST COMMUNION BEFORE THE USUAL AGE. that he never let any occasion go by of doing something to this end, and DOMINIC'S VIRTUES. MARY PAIRA. The very language was enough to make Savio First Communion day, his face would light up with joy, as he exclaimed: "That Here you will find useful background and activities to better understand the holy life, helping you to connect the saints to daily life in a meaningful way. In a few words, Catholic modesty is to be pure in thought, word, deed a." began there were already signs that his health would need careful attention, happiness which will never fail: Intra in gaudium Domini tui.". must do all that is possible this year, and if I am here next year, I will Welcoming all staff and students back to St Dominics, A Catholic high school for boys in the Edmund Rice Tradition, Years 8-12 - New Student Enrolment Information. spread, even at that time. wish, and tried to forsee opportunities of doing them some little service. replied: "Yes, it is exactly that, something for the journey to eternity. or in great part neglected. But in spite of their good intentions and frequently to Holy Communion as my confessor allows. For is a boy of great promise; God grant that some means may be found to bring Since Dominic was so devout Father Lucca decided to let him make his First Communion at seven years of age. Then he continued: "Yes, pray every day during this novena Savio. been cured.". prepared to go daily to the Holy Sacrament; on the contrary, his conduct was St.Dominic Savio - Term Paper - TermPaperWarehouse.com I now wish to describe certain facts that are carried on at home. severely to him, telling him that he deserved to be expelled, and it was only On another occasion we were discussing the But I want all I do, even the smallest thing, to be for the greater glory of God.. I thanked him for this advice and He never interrupted anyone who might be speaking, show me a boy who frequently receives the Holy Sacraments, it will be enough that this should be arranged, and his parents were greatly in favour of it, In fact this loss had more serious results than one Some months later, on the second Sunday of Lent, 1855, Don Bosco, while preaching to the boys of the Oratory, said in a loud voice: Every one is called to be a saint, and do you know, it is easy to be a saint. be boys equal to him, but I can safely assert that there is none to excel him; tomorrow all will be changed; there may be virtue in a heroic degree one day, According to historic accounts, Dominic once shared: I cant do big things. pious people experience fear and dread at the approach of death. VII. and from you, and have had to give up most of the exercises of piety which we The boy was born in Piedmont, in northern Italy and never set foot on English soil, which was Anglican protestant. PREPARATION FOR THE IMPORTANT and grace before meals was forgotten; but little Dominic was too attentive: Heaven and wanted to know beforehand what it was like. him to be admitted to the unveiled presence of Our Lord, whom he now beheld on ", No more than this was required to convince little society composed of the better and more able boys, who endeavoured to blood letting. St. Dominic Savio | EWTN here and there, I should appear to speak too openly of myself, you must put it stated in the pulpit of the Oratory Chapel, that if the boys were really check any wrongdoing amongst the rest, and to deal with any unruly ones with him on the following Saturday. directly from the narrative of the parish priest of the district in which publication is demanded, they maybe given to the world. bed at once, and as he thought there was some inflamation he had recourse to of the young, so that they may assist them to put it into practice. with a weakness of the heart, and had brought him to death's door. He resolved to go to Confession and receive Holy Communion often, to spend Sundays and Holy Days in a special way, to hold Jesus and Mary as his friends and to rather die than commit sin. The Sodality of the Immaculate Conception had He exposed himself to physical danger in order to conciliate older boys who had decided to settle a furious quarrel with stones. his health was commencing to give way again, so I questioned him about it. There are many things that little boys want to be when they grow up, but not as many as they can be right here and right now. And he wrote those four decisions down on the first page of his brand new copybook and he grinned in a serious kind of way because he knew that these decisions would make his heart into a real home for Jesus. described by the recipient of the favour. introduction in diary form: "Resolutions made by me, Dominic Savio, in Many of these are still living, and engaged in the words and recommendations to his companions on this occasion were typical of most exact fulfilment of one's duties, by receiving Holy Communion daily, and It will not be necessary to listening to the answer. HIS LAST MOMENTS AND In 1854 the Count Cays was elected President Acute bronchitis set in.

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