Don Bosco, the Marchioness Barolo and me!

Yesterday I was reading up something of Don Bosco and Marchioness Barolo and their connection, especially in the light of the Srs of St Ann and their General Chapter. Nice to know that Don Bosco and the Marchioness had a mutual admiration right from the first time they saw each other. They both recognised each other as holy and charitable persons doing their bit! That the Marchioness was one behind the famous 'Barolo' wine famously referred to as the 'wine for the kings' was indeed an amusing revelation. But what amused me most was the reversal of roles here these days. I can imagine Don Bosco meeting the Marchioness several times seeking permission to carry on his activities with the boys and balancing this personal charism with the entrusted responsibility of being the chaplain at St Philomena hospital. Then it was the Marchioness who gave shelter to Don Bosco - even though temporarily. Today, it's an interesting reversal of roles: the Sisters of St Anne of Providence are at Don Bosco!! What's more, their Provincials and General Councillors running after me, a mere son of Don Bosco, seeking for this and that!! What a day!! Anyway, glad to be able to reciprocate the generous hospitality that the Marchioness offered to Don Bosco in his time of need.