It is called a dream as it has appeared at a younger age as ordinary dreams take place. 'Vision' in as much as it carries the spiritual (predictive-prophetic) nature of the matter as well as the meaning/purpose it bears. I personally believe, given the nature of the calling (active/practical charism) that God had in mind, God chose to root in little Johnny's soul/psyche the spirit of charism by impressions of the dream. Or else he would have given a vision as many contemplative saints have (though not at a tender age). Though later in life he does see visions within many of his dreams (those with predictive/prophetic - of future events) for eg.. the dream of heaven etc.. surely it cannot be classified as a mere dream like any other dream.
It is called a dream as it has appeared at a younger age as ordinary dreams take place. 'Vision' in as much as it carries the spiritual (predictive-prophetic) nature of the matter as well as the meaning/purpose it bears.
I personally believe, given the nature of the calling (active/practical charism) that God had in mind, God chose to root in little Johnny's soul/psyche the spirit of charism by impressions of the dream.
Or else he would have given a vision as many contemplative saints have (though not at a tender age).
Though later in life he does see visions within many of his dreams (those with predictive/prophetic - of future events) for eg.. the dream of heaven etc.. surely it cannot be classified as a mere dream like any other dream.