Mary's Faithfulness

One of the Good Nights of Don Bosco, as chronicled by Father Rua, spoke of a boy, who ever since childhood had daily been reciting The Seven Joys of Mary, came to the point of death. He had been troubled because moments before he breathed his last, he had a vision of Mary beside him. He was asked why he looked so upset, and he said that he was afraid of God’s judgment. He was afraid of hell. But Mary, always to the rescue, assured him that her devotees would never be damned. She also told the boy to spread the word that those who are devoted to her and those who recite her Seven Joys will be consoled at the presence of death. BM 76

Keep in mind that Don Bosco held a special place for Mary in his heart, as well as in the heart of all his followers. Have you any devotion to Mary, that will console you at the hour of death?

Article 98: The Formation Experience “...With the help of Mary, his mother and Teacher, [the Salesian] gradually becomes a pastor and educator of the young in the lay or priestly state which he has embraced.”