You're listening to the SSPX Podcast. We're happy to present another installment of true heroes.

Stories of the Lives of the Saints, delivered by Father Thomas Tam.

Father has also put together a video of each of these episodes.

You can see the video at SSPX Podcast.com.

Now here's Father Tam.

I can't do big things, but I want all I do, even the smallest thing, to be for the greater

glory of God.

St. Dominic Savio.

Hello, my friends, and welcome to true heroes.

Today we are going to discuss a saint who, though small, was able to recognize and act on one

of the greatest truths of our faith, that we should

rather die than commit any sin. Let us begin his story. Dominic Savio was born on April 2,

1842 in the village of Riva in northern Italy. His father was a blacksmith and his mother was a seamstress.

He had nine brothers and sisters.

His family was poor but hardworking and were very devout and pious Catholics.

When he was just two years old, Dominic's family returned to their native village of Casernovo de Asti.

Today, it's called Casernuvo de Bosco, near the birthplace of John Bosco.

St. John Bosco would himself later be canonized as a saint by the church and became a major influence on the life of Dominic.

As a small child, Dominic loved our Lord and his church.

He was very devout in practicing his Catholic faith.

For example, he said grace before every meal, and he refused to eat with those who did not.

He was always quick to encourage others to pray.

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