Don Bosco: a mirrored love

Truly, the enthusiasm of the Romans with Don Bosco steadily increased. Here, we see a narration of an incident where Don Bosco was invited to say Mass, and was hoped to help revive a dwindling group of religious women at the Caravita. As soon as the news spread, the people flocked to the church even before the hour of the Celebration came. At eight o’clock that Monday morning, the church was packed, eager to meet Don Bosco, and anxious to talk to him. Don Bosco was late as usual, and arrived around ten o’clock. Nobody showed signs of impatience, rather, a very joyful mood swirled around the church especially after the Mass. Don Bosco was trapped by the men, women and priests who were there, who let him only go through after promising to return after taking a cup of coffee. He managed to snatch away from the crowd, though, and in exhaustion, he finally was brought to safety at the Collegio Romano. BM 52

Keep in mind that Don Bosco was not a superstar. He was loved by everyone not for his charming looks, nor for his talents. He was a mirror of the love of God, and he radiated that love to everyone he met. He was known to be patient and intent in listening to every concern of the people he met.

Article 60: Following Christ “By religious profession, we mean to live the grace of our baptism radically and more fully... Surrendering ourselves totally to God whom we love above all else, we commit ourselves to a form of life based entirely on Gospel values.”