Saints celebrated on the 6th of May
SAINT DOMINIC SAVIO
(Formally 9 March.) Saint Dominic Savio was born on April 2, 1842 in San Giovanni di Riva near Chieri. At the First Holy Communion at the age of six he described his life programme: “I will confess frequently and receive communion as often as the confessor will allow me. I want to sanctify the holy days. My friends are to be Jesus and Mary. Better death than sin.”
“BETTER DEATH THAN SIN”
At the age of twelve, Dominic was admitted to the oratory in Turin by Don Bosco. Dominic asked him to help him “become holy”. He was mild, cheerful and showed great enthusiasm for fulfilling his duties as a student and for helping the school mates in every way. He taught them catechism, assisted the sick and settled disputes.
Dominic was given rich gifts from God, so that he remained true to his life programme. Regular help through the sacraments, child-like veneration of Mary and the joy of renunciation helped him. He passed to his holy reward after contracting tuberculosis in 1857.
St Dominic Savio is the patron saint of juvenile delinquents. St Dominic Savio, pray for us.
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