Forty Dreams of St. John Bosco, From Saint John Bosco’s Biographical Memoirs
By St. John Bosco · Published by TAN Books
Overview
Forty Dreams of St. John Bosco, From Saint John Bosco’s Biographical Memoirs collects intriguing dreams and allegorical visions recorded in the memoirs of the 19th‑century priest and founder of the Salesians, revealing the hidden interior life of this beloved saint and mystical pastor of souls. Through prophetic imagery, spiritual parables, and dramatic symbolic encounters that challenge the reader to reflect on temptation, grace, and divine mercy, these dreams call readers to greater trust in God and fidelity to the Church’s mission.
- Collects forty mystically significant dreams from St. John Bosco’s own memoirs that illuminate spiritual realities and interior life
- Features allegorical visions involving prophecy, spiritual struggle, mercy, and the Church guided between pillars of Mary and the Blessed Sacrament
- Includes striking dreams such as encounters with serpents, heavenly assistance, and journeys into the depths of Hell with pastoral meaning
- Offers spiritual insight that both admonishes and inspires, rooted in Don Bosco’s love for souls and his experience of God’s mercy
- Suitable for personal devotion, reflection on the spiritual life, and deeper appreciation of the mystical dimension of sanctity
FAQs
Q: What are the “dreams” in this book?
A: They are allegorical visions recorded in St. John Bosco’s biographical memoirs that convey spiritual truths about temptation, grace, apostolic mission, and God’s mercy through vivid symbolic imagery.
Q: How should I read this book?
A: Approach it prayerfully as a collection of spiritual reflections rooted in the saint’s interior life, allowing the symbolic content to invite meditation on your own relationship with Christ and the communion of saints.
Q: Does this replace Scripture?
A: No, these dreams are devotional material intended to deepen contemplation and are to be read in harmony with Sacred Scripture and the Church’s teaching.
Q: Who will benefit from this book?
A: Catholics seeking to deepen their understanding of mystical spirituality, interior life, and the pastoral heart of St. John Bosco will find this collection spiritually enriching.
Intended Audience
For Catholic readers interested in mystical spirituality and the interior life of saints, those seeking devotional material that fosters meditation on grace and mercy, and anyone drawn to reflect on the deeper spiritual meaning of Don Bosco’s life and ministry.
Key Themes
- Mystical visions revealing spiritual realities
- Interior life and divine mercy
- Symbolism and prophetic imagery
- Devotional reflection rooted in Church tradition
- SKU:
- 1390
- Imprint:
- TAN Books
- Pages:
- 240
- Publication Date:
- 2/1/1997
- Product Format:
- Paperbound
- Pdf:
- https://tanbooks.com/content/40DreamsOfJohnBosco_Preview.pdf
- Height:
- 8.50
- Width:
- 5.50
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Love the insight on virtues
I learned so much in terms of virtues that lead us to heaven and sins/dangers overlooked in our times which are the greatest obstacles to our salvation: immodesty/unchastity, immoderation especially in eating (gluttony), pride and disobedience to parents/superiors, the consumption of bad media and evil companionship . This is definitely countercultural and seldom talked about in most church circles
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Must Purchase
Perfect to start your meditation with our Lord.
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Everyone should read this
This book is wonderful and eye opening. We cannot see the spiritual world, but St. John Bosco was able to with the dreams/visions that God showed him. It is eye opening and needs to be read by every Catholic.
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Wonderful book, a must read.
I absolutely love this book, It's a sobering reminder that we will be held account for the way we live on this earth. It's not something I wanted to hear, but It's definitely something I needed to hear. As you read through the dreams you realize that we need to take care to be on guard at all times.
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Forty dreams of St John Bosco
I used them for graduation gifts. My husband and I love St John Bosco and would often read his books aloud to our three sons when they were growing up :slightly_smiling: I;d love to order more if they are still$5 each. We were invited to more graduations.
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Forty Dreams of St John Bosco
These dreams is not meant for youths. The lessons they contain are very pertinent to ones spiritual life. In essence they inculcate frequent confessions, communion and devotion to in particular Our Lady. One of the dreams call, to hell and backù is worth the price of this book.
