F A Forbes Poor Don Bosco It was a pity that such a good young priest was losing his mind Why he was dreaming about future churches vast playgrounds lots of helpers and thousands of boys Before things got out of hand why not have him checked out at the lunatic asylum Therefore one morning two priests arrived at the Oratory to invite Fr John Bosco for a drive He agreed to go but insisted that they get into the carriage first Then he slammed the door To the asylum quick he called to the coachman who set off at a gallop The two priests had plenty of explaining to do at the asylum and Don Bosco was no longer mentioned St John Bosco s plans were based on the great work which had been foretold to him by Our Lady in his youth Prophetic dreams and the reading of hearts became ordinary in the life of this extraordinary priest who was Father to so many boys His method was love kindness and patience leading the boys to the practice of frequent Confession and d