St. Dominic Savio | Pray for Us
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St. Dominic Savio | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Dominic Savio, the cheerful student of St. John Bosco who chose death rather than sin, is honored on May 6.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | May 6 |
| Life & Canonization | Born 1842 at Riva near Turin, Italy; died 1857 at Mondonio, age 14 |
| Patronage | Choirboys, young people, students, and expectant mothers |
| Symbols | A school uniform, a lily, the motto Death rather than sin |
The Life of St. Dominic Savio
Dominic was a bright, friendly boy from a poor family in Piedmont. On the day of his First Communion at age seven he wrote his resolutions, ending with the words "Death rather than sin," and he kept them with all his heart.
At twelve he joined St. John Bosco's Oratory in Turin, where he became known for his joy, his kindness to other boys and his love of prayer. He died at fourteen, and Don Bosco wrote his life to inspire young people everywhere.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Get to Know St. Dominic Savio
I Am the Cloth, You Be the Tailor
When Dominic met Don Bosco, the priest said he saw good material in him. Dominic replied, "I am the cloth, you be the tailor," and asked to be made into a fine garment for the Lord.
Holiness Through Joy
Dominic told a friend that here at the Oratory we make holiness consist in being very cheerful.
He Started a Club for Our Lady
He founded the Company of the Immaculate Conception, a group of boys who helped newcomers, kept the rules joyfully and prayed together.
Prayers for Expectant Mothers
Dominic once hurried home to his mother before his little sister's birth, and expectant mothers ask his prayers and wear his blessed scapular.
Oh, What Wonderful Things I See
His last words were "Oh, what wonderful things I see," spoken with a smile.