The Boys' Priest... Cont...

“THE DREAM” happened, soon after. John called it “THE DREAM” because it mapped out his entire life. It seemed to hi that he was playing with his friends on the slope just outside his house. The boys broke into a violent quarrel, cursing and swearing. He tried to stop them. He plunged into them punching out in all directions. Then a “man” was beside him saying, “No, not this way!” “Who are you?” John asked. “I am the son of Mary. Your mother taught you to salute her three times a day.” “But what’s your name?” “My mother will tell you.” John now noticed a beautiful lady who said to him, “Watch what I do.” She stretched out her hands. The boys in front of them turned into a pack of snarling wild animals. John clung to her side. She put out her hands again. The animals changed into playful friendly lambs. “But what does this mean?” “Some day you will understand. Just now make yourself humble, strong and courageous.” The dream vanished. John awoke to the poverty of the Bosco farm.