Friday, May 5, 2023


 May 6 Sat
In Memoirs of Don Bosco, it is said that the saint, one day, dreamed that he saw a group of young people surrounding a Lady, who was the Virgin.

She was giving a folded kerchief, of fine damask fabric, to each of them saying: "When the wind blows, generally from the left, do not open it. But, if you happen to open it and the wind comes, turn immediately to the right, never to the left."

The boys went up to the terrace and some spread out their delicate kerchiefs, which had gold embroidery with letters that read: "Regina virtutum" (Queen of all virtues).

Suddenly a strong wind began to blow from the left side, and a heavy rain came down, with thunder, hail, and snow. Some managed to fold the cloth and fled quickly, turning to the right, but many remained with their kerchiefs outstretched.
The terrible storm and the water damaged the outstretched kerchiefs, and made holes in them, losing all their beauty.

Don Bosco asked what all this meant, and the Lady explained that we should flee from temptations. Those who spread their kerchiefs, exposed their purity to the wind of temptation. Those who turned to the right, gave their backs on the Evil one. Those who did nothing were those who fell into sin.

Still, an angel shouted to the remaining youngsters to turn to the right. Almost all of them finally did, and found their damaged kerchiefs mended, without holes, but without their original beauty. Some ignore the angel, stood still, and their damask kerchiefs were completely ruined.

The Lady pointed out to him that those turning right were the ones who had lost their virtue but made amends with Confession. Those who did not move are those who are still in sin and may be heading for their doom.