CRYSTAL
Past readers of this column may already know how much I enjoy reading the lives of the saints, following their trials and sufferings, their joys and accomplishments as they bring the Good News to the world. Because each one’s life experience is so unique, and the challenges they faced so diverse, I find myself entering into their stories with interest. I wonder how I might have fared had I been faced with the same challenges, as well as learning how I might, in some way, emulate their virtues. Usually, I come up feeling quite challenged in both categories.
Moved to Tears
Perhaps it was for this reason that I was completely taken by surprise on my powerful reaction to a short essay by Anthony Esolen on the life of Saint John Bosco. As lovely as it was, my reaction was not inspired by the beautiful story of how he founded the Salesians to minister to thousands of boys in his lifetime. It was the portion of the story that relates to his mother’s contribution. Esolen writes,
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