Life Quote by Joseph Pohle
![“St. Bruno of Asti, who says: " The first tabernacle, therefore, is the Synagogue; the second, the Church; the third, Heaven. . . . The first was in a shadow and an image, the second is in an image and in truth, and the third [will be] in the truth alone. In the first, life is foreshadowed; in the…” quote by Joseph Pohle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7d8/joseph-pohle-3769_life_st-bruno-of-asti-who-says-the-first-tabe_36723.jpg)
““St. Bruno of Asti, who says: " The first tabernacle, therefore, is the Synagogue; the second, the Church; the third, Heaven. . . . The first was in a shadow and an image, the second is in an image and in truth, and the third [will be] in the truth alone. In the first, life is foreshadowed; in the second it is given; in the third it is possessed.””
About This Quote
The passage outlines a three‑stage progression of sacred spaces, each representing deeper reality and fuller participation in divine life.
In simple terms: Three stages: shadow, image, truth
Key Takeaway
Spiritual maturity moves from symbol to reality
Themes
theology
spiritual development
symbolism
eschatology
ecclesiology
Mood
reverent
hopeful
mysterious
Type
theological
didactic
mystical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- church liturgy
- educational sermons
- interfaith dialogue
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
tabernacle
synagogue
church
heaven
truth
Practical Applications
- Teaching theological concepts
- Designing worship experiences
Questions to Reflect On
- How does each stage transform the believer’s experience?
- What does “possessed” mean in the final stage?
