February 22

1875: Pope to be protector

During the same audience he asked the Pope if the Salesians should request a Cardinal Protector as was customary with religious Congregations. The Pope replied, ‘As long as I live, I myself shall be Protector both to you and to your Congregation. (BM XI, 102)

1880: Instant cure

Before leaving Marseille, Don Bosco blessed a blind child in its mother’s arms. It was cured immediately. (cfr. CDB, 76) 

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