THE PILLARS OF DON BOSCO With all the flurry surrounding Pope Benedict's resignation, Chris continues his discussion on the Barque (ship) of St. Peter, one of the symbols used in Catholicism for the papacy. In the 19th century, a Catholic "saint" named Don Bosco claimed to have a vision of two pillars that arose during a time of great turmoil in the Catholic Church. According to Bosco, the Barque of Peter would be anchored to these pillars as the means of help and salvation. Modern Catholics have made reference to the vision as one "for our times." But what do the pillars actually symbolize? And how can we as Christians be good witnesses to Catholics, in shining the light of truth according to the Word of God?
Chris Pinto, February 15, 2013
THE PILLARS OF DON BOSCO With all the flurry surrounding Pope Benedict's resignation, Chris continues his discussion on the Barque (ship) of St. Peter, one of the symbols used in Catholicism for the papacy. In the 19th century, a Catholic "saint" named Don Bosco claimed to have a vision of two pillars that arose during a time of great turmoil in the Catholic Church. According to Bosco, the Barque of Peter would be anchored to these pillars as the means of help and salvation. Modern Catholics have made reference to the vision as one "for our times." But what do the pillars actually symbolize? And how can we as Christians be good witnesses to Catholics, in shining the light of truth according to the Word of God?