Saint Dominic Savio: Prayers
Who was Saint Dominic Savio?
Born on 2 April 1842, Dominic Savio was an Italian teenager and student of Saint John Bosco. He loved being an altar server and took joy in doing simple duties with great love for God.
From an early age, Dominic showed great spiritual maturity. His four resolutions, written on the day of his First Holy Communion, serve as a wonderful guide even today for anyone desiring to grow in holiness.
He had a great devotion to Our Lady and filial love for his teacher and guide Don Bosco. Above all, his greatest desire was to live a life free of sin and full of love for God and neighbor.
Dominic spent three happy years at John Bosco’s oratory, before returning to his heavenly Father’s house on March 9, 1857, shortly before turning 15. His last words to his parents were, “Oh, what beautiful things I see…”
Four Resolutions by Saint Dominic Savio
These resolutions were written by Dominic on the day of his First Holy Communion
- I will go to confession and receive Holy Communion as often as my confessor will allow.
- I will sanctify Sundays and holy days in a special way.
- Jesus and Mary will be my friends.
- Death, but not sin.
Prayer to Jesus & Mary by Saint Dominic Savio
O Mary, I give you my heart.
Grant me to be always yours.
Jesus and Mary, be ever my friends;
and, for love of you,
grant me to die a thousand deaths
rather than have the misfortune
of committing a single mortal sin.
Amen.
Prayer to Saint Dominic Savio
O Saint Dominic Savio,
a model of purity, piety, penance,
and apostolic zeal for youth;
grant that, through your intercession,
we may serve God in our ordinary duties
with fervent devotion,
and attain the grace of holy joy on earth,
that we may one day love God forever in Heaven.
Amen.
St Dominic Savio, Pray for Us
Banner image source: “São Domingos Sávio” — Wikimedia Commons, CC0 1.0.
