I've decided that my best option for obtaining my PhD is by studying at home in Queen's University Belfast under the tutelage of Prof. Gordon Campbell. Prof. Campbell is one of the world's leading experts on the Book of Revelation, so it makes sense to avail of the opportunity to receive such academic tutelage in this field. Prof. Campbell is a member of the non-denominational Irish Biblical Association (IBA), which I am interested in joining. The IBA is composed of Ireland's leading biblical scholars (both Catholic and Protestant), so I think membership of this group will provide a brilliant resource for my future scholarly research.
In order to gain access to the doctoral program at Queen's, I will need to secure a Master of Research post-graduate degree first (MRes). Given that my area of focus for my PhD is most likely going to be in biblical studies, I will need to continue learning both Greek and Hebrew in greater depth.
Thanks to your generous support, I already nearly have enough money to cover the fees for a part-time MRes degree starting this year. I'm hoping to be able to study full time, but will know better about the feasibility of this later in the year. So I wish to thank you all for making this possible for me. I will be permanently grateful for each of you who donated, as you have brought me this life-changing opportunity. I hope to have your continued support throughout the course of my doctorate.
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302 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 302 of 302I think the biggest thing that speaks against this kind of idea is the fact that no Illuminati conspiracy would ever want Boy George counted as a member. I mean, what exactly does he bring to the table? And Prince Phillip is probably just a touch more useless, but I suppose that's an arguable point.
Given the many previous discussions about papal infallibility that have been aired on this blogspot, I think a lot of you might find this priest's insights into the question of papal infallibility enlightening and thought-provoking. What is unique is that the author looks at Pope Francis' recent statement on the death penalty in light of systematic theology.
http://padreperegrino.org/
I find his argument persuasive. Some of you I am guessing will hotly disagree.
I found that post very enlightening, and reassuring, as well. I also like his writing, which is strikingly clear, in an age when too many theological treatises are so convoluted, your brain tries to shut down after two or three paragraphs. There's a distinct difference between high-level scholarly language and obfuscating language, and I find too many modern writings to be largely of the latter variety.
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He points out the most compelling argument in favor of the death penalty I've ever heard: God Himself endorsed it...in fact, He even prescribed it to the ancient Hebrews for certain grave offenses. To those who say He was catering to the mind-set of the times, the answer is, as always, GOD DOES NOT CHANGE. As the Bible says, He is the same, yesterday, today, and tomorrow; therefore, what he said five or six thousand years ago is STILL TRUE TODAY.
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Anyway, thanks for that link.
The more I read of our Lady of Zaro the less I think it is a real apparition. It seems rather inane full of lots of messages repeating the same inane stuff.
Argentine senators vote against abortion bill! Deo gratias!
To Chris. Don't bother with all of these crazy conspiracy theories. Be a faithful Catholic and support Pope Francis.
Did anyone else think of “the smoke of satan” when they read this headline?
“Smoke from the California wildfires is spreading 3,000 miles to New York City”
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/10/us/smoke-california-wildfire-reaches-nyc-wxc-trnd/index.html
I can’t seem to help seeing symbolism in so many things right now.
I've been alerted recently that on Michael Brown's Spirit Daily website there is a 'special report on the Three Days Darkness and only those with subscriptions can know.
Does anyone have access to this?
sam
Blogger Aquinas3000 said...
The more I read of our Lady of Zaro the less I think it is a real apparition. It seems rather inane full of lots of messages repeating the same inane stuff.
8 August 2018 at 14:09
Does this ring like Medjugorje??
I recently read somewhere that the local diocese has been investigating Zaro. The investigation still has a fair bit to go, so no official ruling has yet been made, but word is that, so far, the bishop is leaning toward "not supernatural." So, yes, this does ring like Medjugorje, which was ruled "not supernatural" at the diocesan level years ago.
To JMC. But the Church has approved the first week of the apparitions of Our lady at Medjugorje to be worthy of belief.
Hey JMC! Where did you read that about Zaro? Sorry guys! Don’t want to be annoying with those posts then. I’m under the impression it’s legit though, so I think the messages are worth sharing in the com box at least. :)
https://veritas-vincit-international.org/2018/08/12/cardinal-eijk-is-the-church-undergoing-the-final-predicted-trial-before-the-second-coming-of-christ/
Cardinal Eijk: Is the Church undergoing the final predicted trial before the Second Coming of Christ?
A Dutch cardinal has said that Pope Francis’ failure to uphold the Church’s authentic faith makes him think of the Catechism of the Catholic Church’s prophecy of a “final trial” for the Church before the second coming of Christ.
Cardinal Willem Eijk, 64, the Archbishop of Utrecht, made the startling ..........................................
https://veritas-vincit-international.org/2018/08/12/cardinal-eijk-is-the-church-undergoing-the-final-predicted-trial-before-the-second-coming-of-christ/
Cardinal Eijk: Is the Church undergoing the final predicted trial before the Second Coming of Christ?
A Dutch cardinal has said that Pope Francis’ failure to uphold the Church’s authentic faith makes him think of the Catechism of the Catholic Church’s prophecy of a “final trial” for the Church before the second coming of Christ.
Cardinal Willem Eijk, 64, the Archbishop of Utrecht, made the startling ..........................................
Will the Second Coming of Jesus Happen in our Lifetime?
In a series of alleged messages given to an Irish seer who goes by the anonymous name of “Maria Divine Mercy,” Jesus says that His Second Coming is close, and that it will happen in this generation. The messages, given to Maria on an almost daily basis beginning 8 November 2010, are found in this website and compiled in a 5-volume book entitled “The Book of Truth”. The messages contain prophecies of events leading up to the Second Coming of Jesus.
Are the messages authentic? Are they a hoax? Or worse, could they be fabrications by the Evil One himself in an effort to confuse us? This article attempts to give an overview of the messages as well as provide an opinion regarding their authenticity.
Can We Trust Private Revelation?
https://veritas-vincit-international.org/2016/12/10/the-book-of-truth-a-critical-review/
http://farrinto.blogspot.com/2018/
the above
this is not an endorsement of this happening=========just a messenger looking
http://www.ncregister.com/blog/jimmy-akin/9-things-you-need-to-know-about-maria-divine-mercy
This link is 5 years old, but it explains the problems with "Maria Divine Mercy." Among other things, she promoted a literal 1000 year reign of Christ after the Tribulation, which the Church does not believe. There are also prophecies with specific dates that have not happened either.
Bridget: Unfortunately, I don't remember where I saw it; it was just something I read in passing, in context with something else, and didn't take note of the site.
Anthony W, I was not aware that the Church had approved the first two weeks of the Medjugorje apparitions. I recall reading somewhere, a number of years ago, that in one of the early apparitions, Mary said they would end after a certain date (I don't remember what that date was); the fact that they allegedly continued right up to the present day is what called the whole thing into question in the first place. My guess then, is that it's everything after the first two weeks that was ruled "not supernatural."
To JMC. It is the first week of the apparitions at Medjugorje that the Church commission investigating Medjugorje have ruled as worthy of belief but this does not rule out all the appearances of Our lady there. I believe that Our lady has been appearing at Medjugorje. There has been a concerted campaign by some misguided people to try and invalidate Medjugorje. A lot of lies and disinformation has been circulated but to no avail. Our Lady's immaculate Heart will triumph.
God Bless
https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/112275/amalek-today-rabbis/
How Can Amalek be Identified Today?
By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz August 14, 2018 , 2:41 pm
Therefore, when Hashem your God grants you safety from all your enemies around you, in the land that Hashem your God is giving you as a hereditary portion, you shall blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven. Do not forget! Deuteronomy 25:19 (The Israel Bible™)
End of Days Expert on Iran: ‘Things Are About to Get Biblical!’
By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz May 2, 2018 , 11:30 am
“Therefore prophesy, O mortal, and say to Gog: Thus said Hashem: Surely, on that day, when My people Yisrael are living secure, you will take note.” Ezekiel 38:14 (The Israel Bible™)
https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/106985/end-of-days-expert-on-iran-things-are-about-to-get-biblical/
Chris - As to Maria Divine Mercy, no, do not trust these. There are ample sites out there that debunk this one.
The bishop of Dublin denounced Maria Divine Mercy as false. It is better to stick with the apparitions that the church has accepted such as Our Lady of Good Success, Fatima, Akita and now Medjugorje.
God Bless.
Anthony W
Best wishes on your PhD studies. I am going to follow you on this journey. Emmett, it is good you are writing this blog. My reason for saying this is, people will know where you stand, what your knowledge of the faith is and that you right now are grounded.
In today's world, people like you flow against the river and there are going to be a lot of peers that are of an ilk that is the opposite of yours. If we take a look at the scandals in the seminaries by infiltration of nefarious groups, it will be three-fold worse at the university levels of higher education.
I pray you will be the beacon of light in these dark times that will help people understand all elements of Catholicism so they can grow in the faith, gain strength to resist modernism and other heresies and lift up brothers and sisters during times like these. God bless you and keep you in His Loving Grip!
Emmett, are you saying that those who espouse a belief in an Era of Peace are espousing and proposing the heresy of Millenarianism that the Church has condemned?
In this blogpost by Daniel O'Connor, Mr. O'Connor disputes the claim that the Era of Peace promised in several apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the same as the heresy of Millenarianism. Isn't it possible that the Era of Peace promised for example by Mary at Fatima is a relatively short period of time, say somewhere between 3-40 years, and therefore not a 1000 year reign of Christ on Earth?
Thanks Enoch 76!
Veritas, yes the take on the "era of peace" being espoused by the followers of Fr. Iannuzzi is millenarian in nature, since it equates this time period with the Millennium of Rev 20 and proposes the total removal of evil from the face of the earth. It's just a very thinly disguised version of the eschatology of Joachim de Fiore, complete with the dual antichrist theory - one coming at the beginning of the Millennium, and one at the end. Belief in a shorter "period of peace" isn't millenarianism, since it is widely expected in Catholic prophecy that there will be a revival and purification of the Church under the auspices of the two witnesses immediately before the coming of the Antichrist. Evil and evil doers will still exist even during the restoration of the Church, and there will still be plenty of people who reject the Gospel.
lourdes grotto dry sign?
The cave of Remonot is located near the village of Morteau along the Doubs. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, this Chapel-Cave contains miraculous water and is visited each year on August 15, 2018, day of the Assumption. But during this year’s annual pilgrimage, the cave was dry! The first time ever!
Nearby, the Doubs river is also dry. No water, just pebbles and dead fish.
http://marygreeley.com/?p=74143
Yikes! That *is* concerning news! I was there on pilgrimage in the mid-1970s; at the time, the river was no "trickling little stream," so it's really startling to hear that it has dried up. That miraculous spring in the Grotto has long filled stone baths at the pilgrimage site, where long lines of people wait to be dipped in the water, hoping to be cured of various ills.
http://divinefiat.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-shroud-of-padre-pio.html
the "Shroud of Padre Pio"
The saint wiped his face with a handkerchief, and later a mysterious image appeared on it. Shroud of Turin expert says the image is acheropita – not made by human hands.
enjoy!!
CATHOLIC PRIEST ATTACKED IN INDIANA!
(From the Parma Chancery)
PRAYER REQUEST:
Fr. Basil Hutsko was attacked and knocked unconscious this morning in the altar servers sacristy at his parish in Merrillville, Indiana after celebrating Liturgy. The attacker choked him and slammed his head to the ground. Fr. Basil lost consciousness. Before going unconscious Fr. Basil heard the attacker say, "This is for all the kids!" (reference to the clergy sex abuse coverage in the media.)
All clergy are now targets and need to be vigilant. However it must also be clear that Fr. Hutsko was a random target. He is NOT guilty of any sex abuse.
Fr. Hutsko is being examined in the hospital at this time.
Thank you,
Fr. Thomas J. Loya
Emmett,
Do you believe Daniel O'Connor who promotes Luisa Picaretta's visions/prophecies is guilty of the same errors as Fr. Iannuzzi, i.e. the heresy of millenarianism?
On this blogpost Mr. O'Connor does not seem to be saying what you say Fr. Iannuzzi says that you say is a heresy. So, do you think Mr. O'Connor's way of promoting Luisa Picaretta's devotions is acceptable?
https://dsdoconnor.com/2018/08/19/will-the-warning-occur-in-2022-and-the-triumph-in-2026/
Thank you for your time and blessings to you!
As I understand it, no public writing on Luisa Picaretta is acceptable at the current time because of a moratorium placed on such. Her cause for canonization is still under investigation, and possibly spurious writings can damage that cause, thus those with knowledge of her life and predications are being asked not to publicize that knowledge. I believe those who are publishing anyway are in violation of holy obedience at this point, which, in and of itself, is usually a sign you should not take their writings seriously at the current time.
Yes Veritas. I know Daniel's writings well. He is very much a follower of Fr. Iannuzzi. Even in that post he suggests that all sin will be wiped off the face of the earth. This isn't possible unless human freewill is negated. As well as being millenarian, this is very similar to the heresy of monotheletism.
Emmett, et al,
Something's been knocking around my head for a couple of weeks. Today's revelations from the papal nuncio to the United States and the Pope's involvement in the McCarrick coverup, leads me to bring this up here.
Three Days of Darkness
I've not taken it as literal in quite some time. But it occurs to me that, if each day were a score of years, we'll be reaching the end in less than 18 months. Does that make sense? Is there any validity to thinking that the 3DD could reference 3 score years?
And the purification of the Church before the end of time...What do you make of the idea that it occurs at the end of this period? If Francis is deposed and a new pope is installed, is there any hint that this might be the beginning of the purification? It does make a certain sense, I suppose, with the idea that the Church has been suffering Holy Thursday and Good Friday over the decades since 1960 (a date mentioned at Fatima). And with the rise of the sun on Easter morning and the resurrection, so we might finally have the purification of the Church.
Is there a chance that this might come about within the next 18 months or two years?
Thanks,
Mark
Yes Mark, I've always thought of the 3 days of darkness as being symbolic of the current plight of the Church. Pope Benedict XVI referenced the private revelations of St. Hildegard of Bingen regarding the "filth" within the Church in the context of the scandal of clerical sexual abuse. St. Hildegard also made clear that the soiled garments of the woman seen in her vision would be cleansed before she meets the Bridegroom. Sr. Lucia also explained why the Devil focuses on dragging down religious and clergy:
"That which afflicts the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Heart of Jesus is the fall of religious and priestly souls. The devil knows that religious and priests who fall away from their beautiful vocation drag numerous souls to hell. The devil wishes to take possession of consecrated souls. He tries to corrupt them in order to lull to sleep the souls of laypeople and thereby lead them to final impenitence. He employs all tricks, even going so far as to suggest the delay of entrance into religious life. Resulting from this is the sterility of the interior life, and among the laypeople, coldness (lack of enthusiasm) regarding the subject of renouncing pleasures and the total dedication of themselves to God."
The next few years will be crucial in cleansing the soiled garments of the Church.
It was one thing when the scandal first came to light years ago; now it's bursting wide open as we learn just exactly how long it's been going on and how far it went. While so far it still seems to be only about 1% of the clergy involved, that's 1% too many. The release of the Grand Jury report is likely to be repeated in all 50 states, and will probably also be repeated around the world, so this does certainly sound like the beginning of the purification. There are hints now that Bergoglio himself was involved, well before he became Pope Francis, which means that, if it turns out to be true, he could end up being deposed not for any perceived heretical teachings, but for criminal activity.
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I was reading an article at One Peter Five which says that a couple of exorcists have stated that there is evidence that some of the priests involved in the scandal are actually directly influenced by Satan; a few have shown signs of obsession or possession, and some of them are actually closet Satanists. This is something Fr. Malachi Martin tried to warn us about in his book "Windswept House;" he always insisted that the ceremony to enthrone Satan in a church in the Vatican actually happened, and that there are actual Satanists among the clergy. If this is so, then the first thing that's going to have to happen in the purification of the Church is the cleansing of that particular facility, which Fr. Malachi always said would have to be done by the Pope himself as "head of house," so to speak. (His term, not mine.)
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Oh, and I have to correct a statement I made much earlier at this site. I once put forth that Sr. Lucia said that America was one of the nations that would be annihilated; I recently learned I had that wrong. What she actually said was that America was one of the nations that would be converted. First Russia would undergo her miraculous conversion after the Consecration, and America would be among the first, if not the first, to follow suit.
Rev. Robert Altier shares what he has known for 40 years but no one would listen to him before now. This audio is well worth listening to. We are sure on the precipice of momentous happenings in the world.
https://straphaelcrystal.org/homily/august-19-2018/
And Sr. Lucia said: The final battle between the Lord and the kingdom of Satan will be about Marriage and the Family.
I suppose we're here.
Evening Mark
Our Lady of good sucess almost 400 years ago described these times with astonishing accuracy.I read or heard somewhere that prophecy can only be properly understood once it had been fulfilled and ghe prophecies in Quito are playing out right now!
I had a moment of insight today when listening to a song that was popular in the late 1980s. I don't know the name of it, but you've probably heard it on a "classic rock" station; it goes, "When I was just a boy/and the Devil would call my name/I said who do/Who do you think you're fooling?" In the next verse, he repeats the same thing, only this time it's "when I grew to be a man." "I'm a consecrated man," he says, and then there's a line about purity (it's the only word I was ever able to make out in that part). The point is that the chorus, on the surface, seems totally unconnected: "My Mama loves me," he says, in a way that implies that that is the reason he does not listen to the devil. And then it struck me. I don't know if it's what the songwriter or the artist intended, but it came to me that this could be a priest leaning on Mary for strength, a priest who felt the call to the priesthood from his childhood ("I'm a consecrated boy," he says in the first verse).
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God bless those courageous priests who risked everything to sound the alarm as early as the 1990s. I'm thinking specifically about Father John O'Connor, who was silenced on several occasions, but always went right back to it the moment that silence was lifted. Very few believed those men at the time, so the good pastor of St. Raphael's was right about that. That pastor and Father Nix at padreperegrino.com both say the same thing: This is a time for rejoicing, not because our enemies have fallen, but because this is the long-awaited purification of the Church, and Our Lady's Triumph is at hand.
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BTW, does anyone know how Father Nix can be reached? He periodically invites people to e-mail him with their thoughts, but there's no comment section on his blog and no "contact" button. If it's by social media only, then I'm out of luck, because I don't even have an account. ;D
Veritas - Thanks for that link. I'm spreading it around.
RC - Yeah, I'd read some of that a while back. It's strange to see it all played out now.
JMC - the song was "Loves me like a rock" by Paul Simon. Never cared much for Simon, myself. And I sincerely hope that we are one of the first to be converted after Russia, but please, dear God, let Ireland be next. Few have suffered so much.
One good thing that's already happening - some of the more lame Catholic bloggers and apologists are showing their true(-ish) colors. The battle lines may be forming even now. It's like just before the Civil War, where individual families were forced to choose a side.
We may actually be in the position to see things more obviously than usual here. If this is really the beginning of the purification of the Church, then there will be change. If not, then I predict that nothing will happen: No amount of scandal will shake those without accountability.
Mark: I was never much a fan of Simon either, and until today I felt the song didn't make a whole lot of sense. I was just sharing a lightbulb moment that I actually found rather comforting. In the hymn, "How Firm a Foundation," there's a line that goes, "The soul that on Jesus/leans for repose/I will not, I will not desert to its foes." The same could be said for Our Lady. Particularly when it comes to protecting her children, Kipling had it right when he wrote, "The female of the species is more deadly than the male." (Just injecting a bit of levity there ;D)
So, I’ve done a wee bit of research.
Remember the Marian sign in the sky from 23 Sept 2017? This was the one that had Virgo with the moon at her feet, the sun “behind” her shoulder, and a crown of 12 stars comprised of the planets and stars of the constellation Leo. I started wondering how the timing of that even might play into the current difficulties of the hierarchy.
So, the Vigano letter was released on 25 August 2018.
The Marian event in the sky was on 23 September 2017.
That’s a time span of 336 days, or 11 months + 2 days. I don’t see much relative to 336 days, or the number 336 in general, but thought I’d mention it here in case someone else sees something.
The 25th of August was the day the Council of Nicea ended. Interesting coincidence.
Then I decided to look at some “Bible code” type stuff. John and Daniel both have 36th verses in their third chapters. Given the current state of things, this is interesting (quotes are DRB):
Daniel 3:36 – “To whom thou hast spoken, promising that thou wouldst multiply their seed as the stars of heaven, and as the sand that is on the sea shore.”
And this as I was looking at something about the stars in the sky.
John: 3:36 – “He that believeth in the Son, hath life everlasting; but he that believeth not the Son, shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”
Now that’s a fascinating quote given the revelations of 25 August.
None of the other Gospels have 36th verses in their 3rd chapters (well, Luke does, but it’s part of a geneology).
Now, according to Vigano’s letter, Francis first found out about McCarrick on June 23rd, 2013. Interesting date, eh? Things are happening on the 23rd of the month. Remember all those 13ths that kept appearing with Fatima? In this case, it was 51 months, or 4 years 3 months, or 1553 days, as you’d prefer.
I don’t know what any of this means. I’m just tossing it out there to ponder a bit.
Hey Mark!
This is a small thing to add, but I thought it was interesting how the photo of Pope Francis embracing McCarrick that’s been the thumbnail photo for a lot of the articles was pulled from a prayer service on September 23, 2015.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-vatican-sex-abuse-scandal-pope-20180826-story.html
Also, do you guys think the chastisement of fire in the Akita message could be symbolic and not literal as well? Obviously the messages are playing out in real time with the “cardinals opposing cardinals, and bishops against bishops”
Don’t forget an earthquake hit Akita, Japan on September 8th last year during that string of other natural phenomena.
I personally don't believe it's figurative. Historically, neither Our Lady nor her Son are in the habit of speaking figuratively when they give such warnings. If the prophets spoke figuratively, it was likely because they could not understand what they were seeing, as in the case of an Old Testament prophet seeing a vision of modern times. Jesus often spoke in parables, but He always followed that by giving their true meaning. When He spoke literally, he stressed that literal meaning by repeating his words, as he did in the Eucharistic discourse.
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Three days of darkness...fire will fall from the sky...these are "hard sayings." They quite frankly scare the bejeebers out of us, and so we comfort ourselves by telling ourselves they're only figurative. No, I'm not accusing anyone of doing this deliberately. It's a purely unconscious, instinctive reaction. It takes a conscious effort of the will to believe these things can be literal.
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The two phenomena may well come about due to secondary causes...natural phenomena gone to unusual extremes, as in the Deluge. Or they may be purely miraculous, with no natural explanation existing for them. But either way, I believe they will be literal occurrences.
Hey JMC!
Yeah, I think it’s both. The way I understand is, this period of Satan’s greater power is a microcosm of the apocalypse, right? And since the last half of this period of power deals with spiritual warfare vs physical (like WWI and WWI), that’s why I wondered if the Akita messages playing out right now would just be symbolic. They have a very real chance of playing out in a physical sense in the future (decades from now) when we actually are dealing with Armageddon and the Antichrist.
I'm also inclined to take utterances from Mary herself to be more likely literal. But I think we sometimes take things too far with Akita. For example, fire falling from the sky is often taken as nuclear war. But it could just as easily be volcanic or something breaking up from outer space. Or it could literally be divine intervention and it just happens.
Nice catch on the photos, Bridget. I hadn't noticed that.
Yeah, I think the absolute worst case scenario would be a nuclear bomb...or volcanic eruption like you said. But thinking about the current scandal, the Viganò letter is being described as an “atomic bomb.” Plus I can’t help but think of all the good bishops and priests suffering through this mess. “Wiping out the good as well as the bad. Sparing neither priests nor faithful”
Also the part about the punishment being greater than the deluge... it’s interesting that last year’s Hurricane Harvey flooded Houston of all places. The home of Archbishop, Cardinal DiNardo, the president of the USCCB.
As I told you, if men do not repent and better themselves, the Father will inflict a terrible punishment on all humanity. It will be a punishment greater than the deluge, such as one will never seen before. Fire will fall from the sky and will wipe out a great part of humanity, the good as well as the bad, sparing neither priests nor faithful. The survivors will find themselves so desolate that they will envy the dead. The only arms which will remain for you will be the Rosary and the Sign left by My Son. Each day recite the prayers of the Rosary. With the Rosary, pray for the Pope, the bishops and priests."
"The work of the devil will infiltrate even into the Church in
oops sorry- meant to cut and paste the message better. Oh well!
Is this blog dead Emmett really enjoyed your articles, but it's been too long...such a shame.. All the best and God bless, will continue to come back in the hope of more articles..God bless
We've got it on life support here in the comments section.
Lol!
I think part of the reason people may not be posting is because they don't realize you need to click "Newest" at the bottom of the first page that shows up when you go to the website. I think, Emmett, if you would start a new blogpage with a totally new post the people who haven't figured this out would begin to post again.
Brdiget: I'm with you about the literal sense of both the Darkness and the Fire not coming to pass until after the Period of Peace is over; personally, I'm convinced that the "Sign left by my Son" is going to be the great cross of light in the sky, which is prophesied to appear just a few days before the end.
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As I've said before, while these are terrifying times, they are also exciting in a positive way, because we're the ones who may get to see at least the Triumph of Our Lady; the younger ones among us may well get to see Our Lord Himself returning (something I used to pray for myself when I was a kid).
Veritas: I think more are discovering that "newest" button, as this comments section is starting to liven up again. ;D
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I imagine that, given that Emmett has been given a way forward, he's probably up to his ears in work right now. He is still keeping an eye on this site, as he occasionally checks in to reply to a comment or two; I expect he'll give us all a new post when he has time. ;D
I found this to be interesting:
"Because the battle that has been triggered by Vigano‘s text is a specific crystallization of a century-old battle between two concepts of reality, one “material” and one “spiritual” — a crystallization which is bringing the long battle to a climax. (Yes, the 100-year-old battle between “modernist” and “orthodox” Catholics believers.)
"So the battle, seemingly, has finally in these days been joined, and the result, for better or worse, may determine the Church’s direction for decades to come."
Read that in conjunction with Leo XIII prophecy of the 100 years of Satan's increased power. I doubt the author intended such a comparison, but it is interesting nonetheless.
Source:
http://napa-institute.org/conference/authentic-reform/
How do I get to the text that you quoted here? I went to the address you posted above, but only found an invitation to attend the conference on October 2. The text you quoted was nowhere on the page.
I just read this comment over at Crisis Magazine, made by someone who calls himself "slainte":
"If it is determined that the appointment of P. Francis to the papacy was facilitated by fraud and political machinations (ie., St. Gallen mafia) among the voting cardinals, what then?
Is Francis' papacy, like a sacramental marriage, subject to being declared a nullity, and thus determined never to have existed?
If so, who adjudicates the declaration of nullity and what effect does such a declaration have on the appointment of cardinals and bishops created by Francis?"
This is a very interesting question; Emmet, could you perhaps weigh in on this?
Sorry about that...
https://insidethevatican.com/news/newsflash/letter-44-2018-battle-joined/
I'm going to continue to keep blogging Viper. It's just I'm going through the worst crisis of my life at the minute and am finding it difficult to concentrate on writing. I'll be posting again very soon. Remember that the Vigano bombshell dropped while Pope Francis was visiting the shrine of Our Lady of Knock - the feast day of which was critical to my material last year concerning the dates of the Nineveh eclipses and the Great American Solar Eclipse of 2017. The Knock apparition is key to understanding the period of Satan's greater power.
Evening Emmett,
I'm moving back home soon,well County Tyrone but close enough :) I don't know if you take a jar or not but if you ever need someone to talk to or just listen give me a shout mo chara. I should be visiting Belfast pretty regularly so offer is there mate.I've been as low as one could go and every support is a help. God bless
Ok, I gotta ask - " take a jar " - what does this mean in American?
"Take a jar" means to go for a pint of beer Mark. I'm surprised that isn't a saying in America! I'm certainly up for that RC! Be good to catch up with you. When are you back over?
That was my first thought, Emmett, but it's a new one on me. I thought you just called them pints and left it at that.
Afternoon Emmett,
Hopefully be moved and settled in by October God willing,so will be making regular jaunts back to the murph from then.
Mark W
It's probably one of dozens of ways of expressing the desire for a libation :) e.g if you ever find yourself in a bar in Ireland and someone asks " will ye take one in your hand?" They are offering a drink :)
I'm from Dermott Hill RC, so the murph is only a stone's throw away. I'm sure we know plenty of people in common. Would be good to get out for a pint with you next time you're over.
Did you go to St Aidans then Emmett? I think i might have a few years on ye though :) I was a St Aidans man myself then St Mary's!
Holy Trinity was my primary school. Christian Brothers on the Glen Road was my secondary school. I'm 41. What age are you?
Oh bitter rivals on both fronts :) 38 mate but I'd easy pass for 48!!
We'll probably know each other's bakes then! I'm sure we've passed by each other on many an occasion.
I have been silently observing all that is unfolding before us, quietly reflecting on it.
As usual with prophetic words, one cannot fully comprehend those words until the events happen.
Words from Our Lady of Good Success in Quito in the 1630s:
"They will focus principally on the children in order to sustain this general corruption. Woe to the children of these times!...
The Devil will try to persecute the ministers of the Lord in every possible way; he will labor with cruel and subtle astuteness to deviate them from the spirit of their vocation and will corrupt many of them. These DEPRAVED PRIESTS, WHO WILL SCANDALISE THE CHRISTIAN PEOPLE, will make the hatred of bad Catholics and the enemies of the Roman Catholic and Apostolic Church fall upon all priests...this apparent triumph of Satan will bring enormous suffering to the good Pastors of the Church...
IN THIS SUPREME MOMENT OF NEED OF THE CHURCH, THE ONE WHO SHOULD SPEAK WILL FALL SILENT!"
The Pope said he will NOT SPEAK a word on the matter, fulfilling precisely even with his choice of words Our Lady's prophecy from so long ago, a warning directed at our times.
In her prophecy, it seems Our Lady specifically tied the triumph of Satan - the defeat of the Church - to this moment we are in right now - depraved priests, the supreme moment of need of the Church, and silence from the supreme leader.
" To test this faith and confidence of the just, there will be occasions in which everything will seem to be lost and paralyzed. This will be, then, the happy beginning of the complete restoration."
We are at that moment when everything is feeling lost and paralyzed, and more of it is to come it seems, thus we are ever so close to the restoration - ever so close to Our Lady's Triumph.
Another prophecy from Akita is right now also breaking upon us:
"...The work of the devil will infiltrate even into the Church in such a way that one WILL SEE cardinals opposing cardinals, and bishops against other bishops. .."
Surely bishops and cardinals have opposed one another in the past but in private. Our Lady distinguishes her prophecy from those private clashes with the words "one will SEE", that is, it will be public. The headline in the Wall Street Journal today: "U.S. Bishops are Divided in a Way Rarely Seen in Public"
It seems more and more clear that the prophecies from Our Lady regarding the end of times, and her glorious Triumph, are all rapidly coming to fruition at this precise moment in time. How many years before it happens, we cannot know, but it is close, very close.
God bless,
Greg J Cring
Hey Greg - you left off one line:
"The work of the devil will infiltrate even into the Church in such a way that one will see cardinals opposing cardinals, and bishops against other bishops. The priests who venerate me will be scorned and opposed by their Confreres."
And now we have this:
http://wdtprs.com/blog/2018/09/priest-removed-from-parish-for-clear-honest-sermon-about-the-present-crisis/
Thanks for that post, Greg; it clarifies tremendously why a number of faithful "traditionalist" priests are all pointing to this current mess being the beginning of the prophesied purification of the Church, a prophecy that has been around since Old Testament times, though its true meaning is only now becoming clear.
[link to www.breakingisraelnews.com (secure)]
Red Heifer Birth, Paves Way For Renewed Temple Service
By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz September 5, 2018 , 12:17 pm
Many will be purified and purged and refined; the wicked will act wickedly and none of the wicked will understand; but the knowledgeable will understand. Daniel 12:10 (The Israel Bible™)
Last Tuesday, the Temple Institute’s Red Heifer program was blessed with results; an entirely red female calf was born, paving the way for re-establishing the Temple service and marking the final stage of redemption.
Almost three years ago the Temple Institute inaugurated its Raise a Red Heifer in Israel program. Due to laws restricting the importation of live cattle into Israel, the Temple Institute imported frozen embryos of red angus, implanting them in Israeli domestic cows. The pregnant cows were raised on cattle ranches in different locations throughout the country. The cows are giving birth this summer with several calves already having been born
http://www.ewtn.com/library/NEWAGE/BEGONESA.htm
BEGONE SATAN!
Rev. Celestine Kapsner
NIHIL OBSTAT: Rev. Alexius Hoffmann, O.S.B.
IMPRIMATUR: Joseph F. Busch
Bishop of St. Cloud, Minnesota
July 23, 1935
Originally published in English by Rev. Celestine Kapsner, O.S.B.
Foreword
In regard to Begone Satan, some persons have asked the question: "Why publish a story of this kind in our age and civilization?" One could answer this by replying that our age and civilization needs to learn anew a lesson that was vainly laughed to scorn in past generations.
During His sojourn here on earth Christ cast out devils at various times. The powers of Christ were transmitted to the Apostles and their successors; and the Church's ordinary rite of ordination to the Priesthood includes the order of exorcist, in which Christ's power to cast out devils is transmitted. The Church, moreover, has a special rite for such exorcisms, and throughout the ages she has witnessed the effective use of it. Her long experience also explains her extreme caution, her extensive investigation of a case, before permitting any exorcism. For a time it was fashionable to scoff at demoniacal possession as part and parcel of an outmoded
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-6139027/Submerged-ruins-church-heralded-one-Christianitys-important-places-spotted.html
Submerged ruins of church heralded 'one of Christianity's most important places' is spotted in aerial photos by chance after centuries of searching
First Council of Nicaea was a meeting in 325 AD in a church in the ancient town of Nicaea, now known as Iznik
It was called by Constantine I – the first emperor to convert to Christianity
The First Council of Nicaea was when the nature of the relationship between God and Jesus was first agreed
The meeting was also when the Church established the shared date for Easter
Archaeologist Mustafa Şahin has spent years looking for the church
It was only when the government commissioned some aerial photos that he spotted a submerged structur
i think this will spread and be part of the destruction process
https://apnews.com/5d03cfb0b1e9448cafe84704353c7f63
New York Catholic dioceses subpoenaed in sex abuse probe
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York and New Jersey launched new investigations into the Roman Catholic Church’s handling of clergy sex abuse allegations Thursday as the number of similar inquiries around the country continues to grow.
In New York, the state’s attorney general issued subpoenas to all eight of the state’s Catholic dioceses seeking any and all documents pertaining to allegations, findings from internal church investigations and payments to victims, according to a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation but not authorized to speak publicly.
Church leaders confirmed receipt of the subpoenas and vowed to work with Attorney General Barbara Underwood’s civil investigation — as well as any potential criminal investigations to come. The subpoenas were issued to the Archdiocese of New York in New York City as well as the dioceses of Albany, Brooklyn, Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo, Ogdensburg and Rockville Centre.
“It is not a surprise to us that the attorney general would look to begin a civil investigation, and she will find the archdiocese of New York, and the other seven dioceses in the state, ready and eager to work together with her in the investigation,” New York archdiocese spokesman Joseph Zwilling said.
https://the-journal.com/articles/108929-virgin-mary-statue-in-new-mexico-reportedly-weeping-again Living
Virgin Mary statue in New Mexico reportedly ‘weeping’ again
By Associated Press
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 4:42 PM
HOBBS, N.M. – A Virgin Mary sculpture in a New Mexico Catholic church that has appeared to be weeping in the past is reportedly crying again.
Devotees say the bronze Our Lady of Guadalupe statue in a Hobbs, New Mexico, church was seen shedding tears again on Saturday – months after the figure was seen crying by parishioners, the Hobbs News-Sun reports.
Believers at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church said it’s the first time in more than three months and the fourth time overall the statue has “wept.”
The Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces is investigating the Virgin Mary sculpture.
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Ya know, Chris, this post about New Mexico is one of yours that is a real gem. It's full of fascinating tidbits that play into the reality of the event.
HOBBS - Hob or Hobb in English is a fascinating word with many etymological origins. It's Old English, so goes back maybe 1000 years or more - 1500 years maybe. In one sense, it can mean a rustic country fellow. This is where Tolkien got the word "Hobbit". It can also be a tool used to make gears. But in an older sense still, it's a name for the devil. "Old Hobb" used to be used interchangeably with "devil". We get "hobgoblin" from this.
LAS CRUCES - This is being investigated in the Diocese of the City of the Crosses.
The tears are not human tears. They've been chemically analyzed. They are chemically perfumed olive oil, identical to the substance we know as Holy Chrism oil, were it blessed.
Excellent catch, Chris. Thanks a million.
I very definitely think this is a legitimate miracle, and my wife and I may make a journey out to Hobbs next month to see for ourselves.
Mark
Chris, in regard to the Red Heifer in Israel post, exactly what is the significance of the red heifer? I can't say I've ever heard of it in that context.
JMC - As I understand it, there's a legend/prophecy in Hebrew from long ago, that says something about a red heifer being born before the temple is rebuilt again, or just before the end of time. It's also seen as tied into Numbers 19 in the Bible. Protestants latched onto it, and now it's become a symbol of the coming rapture. I don't recall ever seeing it mentioned in Catholic eschatology, but Emmett would be the better expert for that.
I honestly think it's a bunch of hooey myself. They've taken a past event (Numbers 19) and translated it into the future. But some believe in it strongly; most particularly the evangelical Protestants. There are some Israeli's that believe in it so strongly that they're trying to breed a completely red heifer without blemish.
I'm no expert on this, but does that sum it up well enough Emmett?
mark w;
please, if you travel and visit this place will you, as I am sure you will, post your findings. thanks in advance.
regarding the red heifer, I am finding, as I learn more about the old traditional Jew, that there are regulations and guidelines for everything.
The Red Heifer: The Missing Ingredient
What does a red heifer have to do with any of this? Perhaps it would be difficult for some to believe that a cow could be so important. But in truth, the fate of the entire world depends on the red heifer. For G-d has ordained that its ashes alone are the single missing ingredient for the reinstatement of Biblical purity - and thereafter, the rebuilding of the Holy Temple. And as we will discuss in these pages, the ashes of the red heifer rectifies humanity's most basic flaw: despair. The despair brought about by the loss of the Temple and the Divine Presence amongst us.
Purification with the red heifer reminds us that man has the potential to rise above his transitory physical existence, with all its false sense of hopelessness and misery... the "impurity" of death. This is the role of the Third Temple for all mankind, and this is the Messianic vision of the future: the call to live an eternal life, liberated from the sham and unhappiness which is the sum total of the human condition for so many people. The call for the true joy of living life to the fullest - with the knowledge of G-d.
The Divine ordinance of the heifer, beyond the grasp of man's frail intellect, with all the details of its preparation and ceremony, calls out to Israel and to all who seek to cling to the living word of the G-d of Israel: "Purify yourselves! Shake off your despair! Death is an illusion!" Thus it is written, "...but all of you who cling to the Lord your G-d...you are all alive today" (Deut. 4:4)
The Mystery of the Heifer is Above Human Understanding
The great sages of Israel consider this precept to be the deepest mystery of the Torah. For a great, enigmatic contradiction surrounds it: although the ashes of the red heifer have the inexplicable power to cleanse all those who have been rendered unclean, contact with the very same ashes for those who are pure has the opposite effect... it makes them unclean!
King Solomon, who was the wisest of all human beings who ever lived, understood every aspect of G-d's creation. Tradition relates that he even knew the languages of all the animals. Yet he was not able to fathom the secret of the red heifer, and after contemplating it, he declared "I said, 'I will become wise, but it is far from me' (Ecc. 7:23)."
The commandment of the red heifer is one of those ordinances that belong to the category of chok (plural, chukim). These are statutes that G-d decreed that cannot be understood by human reasoning. Rather, He requires that we perform them on account of our love and fear for Him. Although we can try to delve into the explanation of these laws, and attempt to find some allusion or sense of the ideas conveyed, we know that ultimately their true meaning is beyond our intellectual.
http://www.templeinstitute.org/red_heifer/introduction.htm
The Divine ordinance of purification through the ashes of the
RED HEIFER,
as outlined in the book of Numbers, chapter 19
Biblical law is concerned with several types of impurity which have a direct affect on everyday life, especially when the Holy Temple is standing. The most severe type of impurity is that which is caused by exposure to death. There are several methods for restoring purity, most notably immersion in water - but the Bible's exclusive antidote to the impurity of death is purification by sprinkling of the red heifer's ashes. Many of the thousands who arrived at the Holy Temple had to undergo this process before they could enter into the Court.
Special Requirements
The ordinance of the red heifer has detailed requirements which must be met. Some of these are directly relayed in the Biblical verses of Numbers chapter 19; many others were transmitted orally to Moses and than passed down by the rabbis throughout the generations, until the present day. These are expounded upon in the writings of the Oral Tradition.
The heifer must be three years old and perfect in its redness. This means that the presence of as few as two hairs of any other color will render it invalid; it is related that for this reason, the red heifer was always very expensive to procure. Even its hooves must be red. It must also be totally free from any physical blemish or defect, whether internal or external.
Although the red heifer is not a sacrifice per se, for it is not slaughtered in the Temple, it is forbidden that the heifer should possess any of those blemishes which render any sacrifice invalid - such as those enumerated in the book of Leviticus, chapter 22. The red heifer also has an additional, unique requirement: it must have never been used to perform any physical labor. In fact, using the animal in any physical sense at all would render it invalid, even for the slightest, most minor thing. This would include riding, or even leaning on her. The only exception would be some labor which is intrinsically necessary for the heifer's own welfare, such as tying her for her own safety. But if a yoke were placed upon her even once, even if she were not used to plow - this would be enough to render the heifer unfit for use. Thus Scripture states, "that a yoke never went on."
The commandment calls for the animal to be a "heifer," that is, 3 or 4 years old; although an older animal could also be used. Since the verse instructs us to take a heifer, we do not purchase a calf and wait for it to grow older while in our custody; "and take a heifer" means that the act of acquisition has to take place while the animal is a heifer. However, if a red calf is available, a price can be set with its owner, and the transaction can be concluded, but we do not take possession until it reaches the proper age as mandated by the Bible.
The animal which meets these requirements and others could be used to fulfill the commandment of providing the ashes for the purification process. This heifer must be brought to the "Mount of Annointment," a precise location on the Mount of Olives, opposite the eastern gate of the Temple Mount. There the heifer must be slaughtered and burned. Afterwards, its ashes are mixed together with natural spring water. It is this solution, called by the Bible "the waters of sanctification," which is used to sprinkle on those who are impure.
“The Lord said to Moses and Aaron: “This is a requirement of the law that the Lord has commanded: Tell the Israelites to bring you a red heifer without defect or blemish and that has never been under a yoke. … This will be a lasting ordinance both for the Israelites and for the aliens living among them.” (Numbers 19:1–2, 10)
https://free.messianicbible.com/feature/the-red-heifer-and-the-third-temple-in-end-time-prophecy/
The Red Heifer and the Third Temple in End-Time Prophecy
food for thought as with all postings, they are motivated to spark the mind in our effort to learn;
https://lonang.com/prophecy/etp-35/
Politics & Prophecy: A Lawyer’s View of the End Times
Part 3 – The Restoration of Israel
by Gerald R. Thompson
REBUILDING THE TEMPLE
Ezek 40-44 (summary) – Ezekiel is shown visions of a temple with many precise measurements. He is given the dimensions of rooms, courts, gates, the thickness of walls, the size of the altar, etc. The exact floor plan does not concern us here. Overall, the temple area is 500 cubits square (Ezek 42:15-20). The cubit used is specifically stated to be a “long cubit,” namely a regular cubit and a handbreadth (Ezek 40:5), or 20″-24″ inches. So the whole temple area is given as between 833 and 1,000 feet square.
Dan. 9:27 (summary) – The Antichrist will stop Jewish sacrifices and offerings, and then commit the Abomination of Desolation in the temple of God.
Zech. 6:12-15 (summary) – The man whose name is the Branch will build the temple of the Lord, and will sit and rule on his throne. He will sit on the throne both as priest and as king, and bring peace between the two offices. And those who are far off will come and help to build the temple of the Lord.
Rev. 11:1-2 (summary) – Rise and measure the temple of God, but not the outer temple court because it will be trampled under foot by the nations for 42 months.
Importance of the Jewish Temple
The rebuilding of the Jewish temple is very closely linked both to the restoration of Israel and the Messianic Era. The rebuilding of the temple is important because it is the place from which the Messiah (Jesus) will rule the earth as the seat of his kingdom. The rebuilding of the temple also signifies that the enemies of Israel have been conquered and their presence removed from the land.
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i don't recall the verses at the moment, but Ezekiel tells us that Gog and his minions will come upon an Israel which exists sa..............
Douay-Rheims Bible ezek 38:11
And thou shalt say: I will go up to the land which is without a wall, I will come to them that are at rest, and dwell securely: all these dwell without a wall, they have no bars nor gates
this is why i think we are on the verge of a war in the MEin which Israel will expand its land possession to almost the greater Israel boundaries. this will allow for space for the prediction that all the jews will return home.
last one
i have always noticed that 3500 years ago this simple clue for the future and i think terminal generation was written. ------------unwalled villages------what a way, so simply put, to plant the idea, that Israel will be in a position of power to exist at all AND be there evidently feeling so safe as to have reduced protections comparatively.
that is why again israel will defeat and remove many of the existing border peoples in what is to come.
alright this is last one
all these postings are seen through the Jewish lens more than protestant
enjoy
chris
Thanks, Chris. A little more exhaustive than I was expecting, but very informative.
As a farmer, I'm confused by the definition of a heifer. Yes, age is part of it; but in agriculture, it's specifically a 3- to 4-year-old cow that has *never borne a calf.* I'm guessing the ritual regulations assume that, at that time, everyone pretty much knew that part of it, since owning livestock was a necessity back then. ;D
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/717012/bible-historical-evidence-jonah-old-testament-whale-leviathan-fish-romans-proof-rabbi
Biblical BOMBSHELL as claims scientists have uncovered remains of Jonah's WHALE
A BIBLICAL bombshell may have just been uncovered as scientists uncovered evidence of rare ancient whales swimming in the Mediterranean.
By Henry Holloway / Published 17th July 2018
The preliminary report on the crying statue at Las Cruces has been released; I just read it at ChurchPOP. The bishop says they have found no natural cause for the tears; now they need to discern whether the miracle came from God or the devil.
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Mark W, I suggest that when you plan your trip down there, plan it to coincide with a feast day of Our Lady, since, of the four times the statue has cried, three were on her feast days; the first time was on Pentecost.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RqmN_EP-MQ
Our Lady's Warning: What Really Happened at La Salette (France)
You've heard the story--two shepherd children were visited by the Mother of God in 1846. The message she gave them was so terrifying even the Catholic Church has attempted to suppress it. And yet this is an approved apparition of the Church. The Remnant is going to climb the mountain of La Salette and find out what's really going on. Will you join us? May, 2016.
Yes Mark that's about it in a nutshell about the red heifer stuff. It is more of a Protestant thing. If there ever was going to be a third temple, I wouldn't expect it to be attempted until after the eschatological earthquake centred on Jerusalem. Catholic prophecy doesn't really say anything about a third temple, but I wouldn't rule out an attempt to build one if the Dome of the Rock was destroyed in an earthquake.
There are several Marian apparitions that speak of God striking in an unprecedented way. At Fatima, she speaks of many nations being annihilated; at Akita, she tells us, "Fire will fall from the sky." And even that's not entirely unprecedented; I think that's how Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed. So we've had flood, and we've had fire; there have been earthquakes and famines, and just about everything else you can imagine. So to say that God will strike in an unprecedented way...well, that's enough to strike terror into the strongest heart.
Here's the address of a website which gives much more detailed information on Our Lady of LaSalette:
http://www.our-lady.net/la-salette.php
first may i say that i am here to learn and am not here to argue. however, i presume we are allowed to ask and present ideas.
the Jews will rebuild the temple not protestants. there is no concrete proof exactly where the previous temples existed. in fact there seems to be a growing attitude that it was to the north, at least the sacrificial altar was in the now gentile part of the dome... this might be the way that the Antichrist will be able to reach an accord if there is still religious/jewish/christian conflict.
the bible lays out the dimensions and tells not to include
also, it seems quite visible and discernable that to Christians, Catholics that Jesus is /was the RED Heffer that the JEWS ARE WAITING to make the perfect sacrifice. hence the jewish problem.
but the fact that there are discussions nay plans to build the temple marks a notch in time that we are progressing to fulfill prophecy before our very eyes
Which right there is the big difference: The Jews are still waiting for that perfect sacrifice, while we know the Messiah has already come. It even sounds like they're still waiting for a Messiah who will be an *earthly* king, just as some of Our Lord's disciples thought He was to be.
yes JMC that is it in a nutshell.. i don't know if this will be the antichrist or not but they are waiting and that is why the blood red moons, Jewish belief, and prophecy are valid things.. as Israel becomes more dominant and economically powerful and independent, it will affect world policy and middle east actions.
for me the difficulty is knowing the concrete differences in this subject that the church teaches us to be true. personally, I think it does a terrible job in instruction on this topic. in fact, revelation as a topic is rarely discussed and from what I read, the subject is not taught very deeply in seminary schools.
this is why I enjoy Emmetts writings and opinion and instructions so much. I get more help here with ideas than anyplace before.. a place of solace for the brain..
thank you Sir!!!
The fact that they don't discuss it much is nothing new, either. Even in my dad's day (early 1920s into the 1930s), they didn't discuss it; I think the problem is largely that so few really understand it, and even among those who do, there are differences of opinion. It's kind of hard to teach that subject under those circumstances, and you could end up doing more harm than good. Case in point: One of my teachers did cover the subject in religion class, but the common bit of misinformation being handed out at the time was that the Antichrist had already come and gone, and was Nero. I believed that for years, until I started hearing otherwise and asked a priest about it.
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I agree with you, though, that this is truly fascinating stuff, and I'm glad I've finally found a place where there's reliable information to be had. ;D
they will need room to return................
Isaiah 11:11–12
It shall come to pass in that day
That the Lord shall set His hand again the second time
To recover the remnant of His people who are left,
from Assyria and Egypt,
From Pathros and Cush,
From Elam and Shinar,
From Hamath and the 4islands of the sea.
He will set up a banner for the nations,
And will assemble the outcasts of Israel,
And gather together the dispersed of Judah
From the four corners of the earth.
Battening down for Hurricane Florence here. We're not expecting the full force of the storm where we are - we're far enough inland that the storm surge isn't a concern - but we are getting ready for at least moderately high winds in the storm itself, and power outages and the like in the aftermath. While the worst part of the storm is headed for North Carolina, they're expecting flooding and heavy rains from Florida to Pennsylvania. If our servers go down, we won't have Internet, either. Anybody in the storm's path, stay safe, and I'll "see" you all again once it's over. God bless.
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