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Saint John Bosco: The friend of youth (edition 1962)

by F. A Forbes

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The story of "The Friend of Youth" is told here in a brief, popular manner for teenagers and adults. A practical joker with a great sense of humor in his youth, St. John Bosco (1815-1888) grew up to become a priest and the founder of the Salesians (the largest order in the Church). Relates the many prophetic dreams he had, how Our Lady called him and helped him to become a priest, his struggles with the devil, and much more! An easy read, and a great book for any Catholic.… (more)
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Title:Saint John Bosco: The friend of youth
Authors:F. A Forbes
Info:Salesiana Pub (1962), Unknown Binding, 190 pages
Collections:Your library, Finished Reading
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Tags:(Auto)Biography/Memoirs, Christianity

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The story of "The Friend of Youth" is told here in a brief, popular manner for teenagers and adults. A practical joker with a great sense of humor in his youth, St. John Bosco (1815-1888) grew up to become a priest and the founder of the Salesians (the largest order in the Church). Relates the many prophetic dreams he had, how Our Lady called him and helped him to become a priest, his struggles with the devil, and much more! An easy read, and a great book for any Catholic.

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