Don Bosco, Ever Trusted

One of the preoccupations of Don Bosco in Rome, aside from the Congregation and the Lottery, was negotiating between the Pope and the Secretary of State. He was called upon by the pope and asked for advice regarding the problem of vacant Sees, especially the one of Piedmont. Don Bosco, ever-wise, advised that the Spiritual welfare of the people should always be put first. As soon as Don Bosco and the Secretary of State reached a decision, with the blessing of the Pope, Pius IX himself drew the names of his candidates for Bishop of the Piedmontese dioceses. It was final that Bishop Riccardi of Savona was to be made Archbishop of Turin. BM50

Keep in mind that Don Bosco was a peacemaker, above all else. He didn't mince State and Church with regard even to helping both resolve their conflicts. He was so trusted by the Pope that whenever he was called for, he would be immediately received. As a young Salesian, how do I show my loyalty to both the Church and the State?

Article 33: Social and Collective development “...We share in a way appropriate to religious the witness and commitment of the Church to justice and peace. While not getting involved in ideologies or party politics, we reject everything that encourages deprivation, injustice and violence. We cooperate with all who are trying to build a society more worthy of man’s dignity...”