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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&rsquo;s mission.</p>\n<!-- Conversion Bullets -->\n<ul style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem;\">\n<li>Collects forty mystically significant dreams from St. John Bosco&rsquo;s own memoirs that illuminate spiritual realities and interior life</li>\n<li>Features allegorical visions involving prophecy, spiritual struggle, mercy, and the Church guided between pillars of Mary and the Blessed Sacrament</li>\n<li>Includes striking dreams such as encounters with serpents, heavenly assistance, and journeys into the depths of Hell with pastoral meaning</li>\n<li>Offers spiritual insight that both admonishes and inspires, rooted in Don Bosco&rsquo;s love for souls and his experience of God&rsquo;s mercy</li>\n<li>Suitable for personal devotion, reflection on the spiritual life, and deeper appreciation of the mystical dimension of sanctity</li>\n</ul>\n<!-- FAQs -->\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">FAQs</h3>\n<p><strong>Q: What are the &ldquo;dreams&rdquo; in this book?</strong><br />A: They are allegorical visions recorded in St. John Bosco&rsquo;s biographical memoirs that convey spiritual truths about temptation, grace, apostolic mission, and God&rsquo;s mercy through vivid symbolic imagery.</p>\n<p><strong>Q: How should I read this book?</strong><br />A: Approach it prayerfully as a collection of spiritual reflections rooted in the saint&rsquo;s interior life, allowing the symbolic content to invite meditation on your own relationship with Christ and the communion of saints.</p>\n<p><strong>Q: Does this replace Scripture?</strong><br />A: No, these dreams are devotional material intended to deepen contemplation and are to be read in harmony with Sacred Scripture and the Church&rsquo;s teaching.</p>\n<p><strong>Q: Who will benefit from this book?</strong><br />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.</p>\n<!-- Intended Audience -->\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Intended Audience</h3>\n<p>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&rsquo;s life and ministry.</p>\n<!-- Key Themes (moved to bottom) -->\n<div style=\"background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; padding: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 0 0 .5rem;\">Key Themes</h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.25rem;\">\n<li>Mystical visions revealing spiritual realities</li>\n<li>Interior life and divine mercy</li>\n<li>Symbolism and prophetic imagery</li>\n<li>Devotional reflection rooted in Church tradition</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n</section>","show_backorder_message":true,"tags":[],"warranty":"","price":{"without_tax":{"formatted":"$19.95","value":19.95,"currency":"USD"},"tax_label":"Tax"},"height":"8.50","detail_messages":"","availability":"","page_title":"Forty Dreams Of Saint John Bosco: From St. John Bosco\\'s Biographical Memoirs","cart_url":"https://tanbooks.com/cart.php","show_backorder_availability_prompt":true,"max_purchase_quantity":0,"show_quantity_on_hand":true,"mpn":null,"upc":"9780895555977","options":[{"id":5180,"type":"Configurable_PickList_Set","display_name":"Format","required":true,"state":"variant_option","partial":"set-rectangle","condition":true,"values":[{"id":10211,"label":"Paperbound","selected":true,"data":"Paperbound"},{"id":10213,"label":"eBook","selected":false,"data":"eBook"},{"id":10214,"label":"MP3 Audio Download","selected":false,"data":"MP3 Audio Download"}]}],"related_products":[{"id":2570,"sku":"TE9258","name":"Forty Dreams of St. John Bosco (eBook)","url":"https://tanbooks.com/products/books/forty-dreams-of-st-john-bosco-ebook/","availability":"","rating":0,"brand":null,"category":["Stocking Stuffers/$5 Books","eBooks"],"summary":"The hidden interior life of the social worker saint . . .\nSt. John Bosco was a priest of the diocese of Turin, Italy, and founder of the Society of St. Francis de Sales. 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