Short Summary: Don Bosco distributed Communion to 360 boys despite only having eight hosts, which miraculously multiplied to ensure everyone received the sacrament.
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Location: Turin, Italy
Year: 1848
Prayer: A prayer for children: Come Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove, With light and comfort from above. Be Thou our Guardian, Thou our Guide, Stay close by every child's side. Amen.
Verse: He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us; for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. -2 Cor 9:10-12
Full Story
One of the many miracles attributed to Don Bosco took place during a Holy Communion service. Father John Bosco was distributing Communion to a group of 360 young boys at his oratory, a refuge for disadvantaged youth. As he prepared to give Communion, he saw there were only eight hosts remaining, far fewer than needed. The sacristan, who had prepared the Mass, and the priests assisting Father Bosco were visibly anxious about the shortage. Don Bosco seemed to remain calm, and began distributing the hosts. Miraculously, the number of hosts never ran out, allowing him to continue until all 360 boys had received Communion. This event was witnessed by several people, including Giuseppe Buzzetti, who recounted the extraordinary event. Many of the boys present shared similar testimonies. Don Bosco would go on to become the founder of the Salesians, one of the largest religious orders in the world, dedicated to the education and spiritual care of young people.
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