tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post4937739051677861192..comments2024-03-27T09:30:39.371+00:00Comments on Unveiling the Apocalypse: The Sign of the Son of ManEmmett O'Reganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01043723932377194248noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-59172500716791261982016-02-08T07:40:27.302+00:002016-02-08T07:40:27.302+00:00Thank you Emmett, I've never been exposed to t...Thank you Emmett, I've never been exposed to that interpretation of Luke 5, but it seems so very clear now that you have brought it up; thank you!<br /><br />It sounds that maybe the Great Monarch won't fit the Dajjal character, unless maybe the time between his demise and the rise of the Mahdi along with Isa is of considerably longer duration... it's interesting in any case to see if the two expected sequence of events could be the same, but one viewed through a very flawed and inverted lens, so to speak.Jason R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08096932934041161725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-46298074046190665652016-02-07T10:30:02.933+00:002016-02-07T10:30:02.933+00:00The Orthodox event in 2016 is being called a "...The Orthodox event in 2016 is being called a "Great Council". I would imagine that this will bring about an improved relationship with the Catholic Church, and may be important for the future union with Rome. But I don't think full communion between both Churches will be established until there is a renewal in the Catholic Church first. This is symbolised by Luke 5, where the great catch of fish is dragged on to St. Peter's boat, and St. Andrew's boat comes to help after.<br />Jason, in medieval thought the Great Monarch was also conceived of as being the "restraining force" holding back the appearance of the Antichrist in 2Thes 2. So the rise to power of the Antichrist takes place after he lays down his crown and sceptre on the Mount of Olives.Emmett O'Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043723932377194248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-79531003172695588862016-02-07T03:46:46.882+00:002016-02-07T03:46:46.882+00:00Jason R.
Here's a prophecy from Anne Catherine...Jason R.<br />Here's a prophecy from Anne Catherine Emmerich that should interest you, from Dupont's book, Catholic Prophecy with his comment added at the end:<br /><br /> July 12, 1820 [Anne Catherine Emmerich] "I had a vision of the holy Emperor Henry. I saw him at night kneeling alone at the foot of the main altar in a great and beautiful church ... and I saw the Blessed Virgin coming down all alone. She laid on the Altar a red cloth covered with white linen. She placed a book inlaid with precious stones. She lit the candles and the perpetual lamp... Then came the Saviour, Himself, clad in priestly vestments. He was carrying the chalice and the veil. Two Angels were serving Him and two more were following. . . His chasuble was a full and heavy mantle in which red and white could be seen in transparency, and gleaming with jewels... Although there was no altar bell, the cruets were there. The wine was as red as blood, and there was also some water. The Mass was short. The Gospel of St. John was not read at the end.<br />“When the Mass had ended, Mary came up to Henry (the Emperor), and she extended her right hand towards him, saying that it was in recognition of his purity. Then, she urged him not to falter. Thereupon I saw an angel, and he touched the sinew of his hip, like Jacob. He (Henry) was in great pain; and from that day on he walked with a limp..."<br /><br />Comment [by Dupont] Henry is the Great Monarch, chosen by God to restore all things in Christ. Other prophecies, too, mention that he will be limping. The Blessed Virgin urges him not to falter because the enemies of the Church are still to be defeated, and his mission is strewn with difficulties. The white and red of the cloths and vestments symbolize the purity of Christ the Priest, and the fire and blood of those times. The red color also symbolizes the age of the Holy Ghost, which is to come after our age of darkness. It is interesting to note, too, that St. John's Gospel "was not read at the end." This new development was foreseen 140 years ago by Sr. Emmerick. [Just a thought: The name "Henry" could refer to his role rather than his given name. The name "Henry" comes from "ruler of the house," ("heim," meaning "home" and "rihhi" meaning "ruler." <br /><br />Nothing about the great monarch being blind in one eye however! I think it's also interesting about the way the mass was celebrated in this prophecy many years before the novus ordo mass existed.<br />rose<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-86504174266542072612016-02-06T23:03:32.172+00:002016-02-06T23:03:32.172+00:00This article caught my eye because it reminded me ...This article caught my eye because it reminded me of a conversation I had with a cab driver (from Syria, I assumed he was Muslim) and some of ISIS's core beliefs to do with their expectations of the end times: http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/syria-aleppo-1.3437048<br /><br />From what I remember, he said that Dabiq, which is just north of Aleppo, is an extremely significant location in their eschatology,=. They believe that the "army of Rome" will basically set up camp at Dabiq, but that their forces, though greatly outnumbered, will beat this army, and then go on to capture Constantinople, adding it to their caliphate, and continue on into Europe. But then a false messiah will appear who has one-eye and is possibly lame in one leg known as Dajjal who will lead many Muslims "astray" into apostasy, and will thoroughly defeat the forces of the re-established caliphate, with only a small amount of survivors retreating to Jerusalem to make a last stand. Just as they are about to be destroyed , the Mahdi and Isa (the Islamic interpretation of Jesus) will appear and defeat Dajjal, with Isa killing him specifically with a spear. From that point the Mahdi will rule the entire world for 7 years, at the end of which will be more turbulent times followed by Judgement Day.<br /><br />When I was listening to the driver's story of what ISIS believes and how they think if they can lure an "army of Rome" (which I presume they believe would be American which is kind of like a modern-day Rome) it will start the countdown to their end times I couldn't help but wonder if the Dajjal character might in fact be the Great Monarch, with the Mahdi and Isa being the Beast and the False Prophet. I know that there are some beliefs that the Great Monarch will expire at the Mount of Olives, possibly being martyred, but is the Antichrist expected to appear immediately after the time of the Great Monarch's death, or would his rise to power just begin at that point.<br /><br />I was also wondering, are their any prophecies that say the Great Monarch may be missing one eye, or be partially lame? I'm not generally familiar with Islamic eschatology, so I don't know if this is standardly believed across the Islamic world, or is just ISIS's particular interpretation, but it really made me wonder how it might fit in with the Great Monarch, especially when I was told that many Muslims would fall into apostasy because of this Dajjal person as the Great Monarch from what I've read is expected to aid the conversion of many Muslims to Catholicism.<br /><br />I'd really appreciate and be grateful for any comments or insights or thoughts anyone might have on this topic, no matter how short, etc.Jason R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08096932934041161725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-56531511030433975692016-02-05T20:08:36.599+00:002016-02-05T20:08:36.599+00:00Anonymous said...
FYI
To anyone interested in the... Anonymous said...<br />FYI<br /><br />To anyone interested in the "argument of the month' (between Chris Ferrara and Mark Shea) club here is that argument link: 'Has the Modern Catholic Church effectively abandoned the Great Commission' is the subject matter.<br /><br />http://aotmclub.com/index.asp?pageID=18<br /><br />I have not viewed it as just barely found it. <br /><br />5 February 2016 at 12:06<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-49861045867971694832016-02-05T14:49:37.332+00:002016-02-05T14:49:37.332+00:00I'm going to fast and pray that God blesses th...I'm going to fast and pray that God blesses the cause of Christian unity and very good fruits are yielded from the meeting between Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill. I feel this is the opening step to the unity that Christ probably wants more than anything else for His Church Militant.<br /><br />Emmett, I know you have eluded to the big Orthodox Synod (if that's the correct term to use) coming up this year; do you see this event as setting a tone for what may come from the meetings in terms of ecumenicalism? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-18311679944808025262016-02-05T13:20:54.761+00:002016-02-05T13:20:54.761+00:00Hey guys,
I don't know why but I am almost pos...Hey guys,<br />I don't know why but I am almost positive! that this is part of prophecy. Pope meeting with Russian Orthodox leader. You guys are good at looking things up -- but I'm pretty sure that I read somewhere that when the Pope (a pope) meeets with the Orthodox leader that it is a sign that things are going to start (everything we know from various prophecies etc). Its either when they meet or when they meet in Russia. (which, after this meeting could be the next move. Who knows) Obviously, I'm sure none of us are surprised at this meeting -- since we've all been talking on here saying we're at the door now of massive change - and God's special intervention to renew things.<br /><br />http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/pope-russian-orthodox-patriarch-meet-historic-step-36731265<br /><br />United in prayer<br />Michael Patrick <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-13142414633820411552016-02-04T15:53:17.506+00:002016-02-04T15:53:17.506+00:00Ok...never mind. After cajoling Google for another...Ok...never mind. After cajoling Google for another hour, I found some stuff Emmett wrote a couple of years ago.<br /><br />MarkWMark Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138095328541163796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-77854720585414114412016-02-04T15:28:39.244+00:002016-02-04T15:28:39.244+00:00Anybody know if Maria Esperanza is approved by the...Anybody know if Maria Esperanza is approved by the Church? I can't find it anywhere. And searching for the "beginning in Venezuela" quote, I keep ending up at a Michael H. Brown article from 2004. <br /><br />Emmett - have you written about her?Mark Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138095328541163796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-65843834761024129482016-02-04T12:22:00.636+00:002016-02-04T12:22:00.636+00:00Rose
I agree. There is -- at this time-- and it wi...Rose<br />I agree. There is -- at this time-- and it will continue in a major way -- a dividing is occurring. More then ever. Sides are being chosen. For us - its important to stick together with those who are at least trying to walk toward the Lord - amidst all of our miseries -- and to pray for each other and those who are still in darkness. <br />Emmett -- hoping for a new article for us to ponder as Lent arrives!<br />I know this is an aside --- Maria Esperanza -- spoke about things "beginning" in Venezuela. I'm wondering if this article (below) portends something in the realm of major financial issues for the whole world this year and next -- and if this is a sign of that and possibly what she meant -- because financial meltdown/major world recession -- might spur more things and be the beginning of our Lord trying to help us wake up and realize that we need to place him at the center of everthing - not ourselves, materialism, etc. Time will tell<br /><br />http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/204fc996-c8d5-11e5-a8ef-ea66e967dd44.html#axzz3zCWegcMC<br /><br />Glad that we have this site. <br />United in prayer<br />Michael Patrick Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-65886918139620164862016-02-03T20:20:40.703+00:002016-02-03T20:20:40.703+00:00I haven't visited this blog since I wrote my c...I haven't visited this blog since I wrote my comment. But one little coincidence popped out at me when I looked up the crest of Bishop Schneider. Interestingly enough it depicts two angels. I get mixed up, but I'm assuming that the prophecy of the Worthy Shepherd and the Angelic Pastor refer to the same person. I'm not sure. Also, Bishop Schneider's motto is: Kyrie Eleison. Isn't that neat?! This gives me hope! : )<br />rose<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-46648521432360011652016-02-02T22:41:49.882+00:002016-02-02T22:41:49.882+00:00Sorry to hear about your troubles with work Mark W...Sorry to hear about your troubles with work Mark W. These are difficult times. I haven't really thought about Francis being a continuation of the Gloria Olivae prophecy, but I did note at the time that the name Bergoglio can translate as "Mount of Olives" ("Berg" + "Oglio"), which I thought was weird. So that would make sense in a fashion. I'm near certain that the list of popes is a later fabrication, and is nothing to do with St. Malachy himself. That doesn't mean that whoever wrote it didn't tap into something - anyone is capable of receiving prophecy. We have to be careful of demonic deception in such circumstances though, which is why its always best to stick to approved prophecies. Emmett O'Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043723932377194248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-86857921869908846042016-02-02T21:43:21.425+00:002016-02-02T21:43:21.425+00:00Hey Emmett - How about this...
BXVI didn't &q...Hey Emmett - How about this...<br /><br />BXVI didn't "finish" his papacy. Therefore, St. Malachy's prophecy is still in play. Francis is a continuation of the Gloria Olivae papacy (albeit in a weird and heterodox way). In fact, maybe BXVI and Francis are opposite poles of the same papacy, especially given that BXVI's didn't technically "end" in the traditional sense. I read something somewhere that you could see Gloria Olivae in the name Bergoglio somehow, but I can't find it now.<br /><br />This would, to Rose's point above, give us another pope left on the list...or maybe more than that if they can all be fit into Gloria olivae. Therefore, Frances wouldn't be either Petrus Romanus or the Angelic Pope.<br /><br />I personally don't buy St. Malachy's prophecy, but it's interesting speculation. Mark Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138095328541163796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-82754953051641719452016-02-02T21:18:36.026+00:002016-02-02T21:18:36.026+00:00Hi Michael Patrick - I've heard a couple of so...Hi Michael Patrick - I've heard a couple of sonic booms in my time. Once when I was a kid. It was caused by an airplane going supersonic. While it was loud, it didn't shake walls or rattle windows. It was very noticeable, but not that dramatic. There were two other occasions from the space shuttle. I live near Dallas. We are at about the spot that the shuttles would be in the atmo enough to generate the double sonic boom on their way to land in Florida. Again, it was noticeable - and really pretty cool - but not dramatic. <br /><br />Have a look at this:<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWGLAAYdbbc<br /><br />Notice that the greatest impacts for the airplanes are at less than 200 yards range. The Atlas rocket at the end is impressive, but it's thousands of feet up.<br /><br />While it's possible that the booms your friend heard are F-15's, the conditions would have to be perfect and the aircraft relatively close. And Vineland is too far inland to get that kind of effect from an offshore aircraft. And the FAA air traffic control people along the Jersey shore didn't...um...say anything at all?Mark Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138095328541163796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-22465559680463526282016-02-02T14:53:21.401+00:002016-02-02T14:53:21.401+00:00Hi everyone!
Bishop Schneider is wonderful! I thin...Hi everyone!<br />Bishop Schneider is wonderful! I think Emmett is probably right -- that 2017 (and even possibly this year) things will show themselves more and more - we shall see. Things are definitely on the edge in many ways. A friend of mine lives down the shore in New Jersey (around Atlantic City) -- last week they had about 8 earthquake type events -- houses shook, things fell off shelves -- there were 2 - 3 loud booms -- it was in the news and people from Cape May to Vineland to Red Bank talked about going through it. The official response was that it was F15 fighters and their sonic boom. Personally I think that was nonsense and another lie from our government. So yesterday he tells me it occurred again! Twice. F15's again? South Carolina had the same thing happen on Jan 26 and someone else mentioned that it also occurred in CT. Who knows what all of it means. But it is DEFINITELY an oddity -- my friend has lived there his whole life and I believe he said it has never happened before. <br /> And then we have on a bigger scale - Hillary wins 6 of the precincts by a coin toss. And Trump who ALL of the polls had ahead loses by 4 points in the Iowa caucus. I just don't believe any of this anymore -- and I think its become blatantly obvious that only a massive awakening caused by our Lord will fix how corrupted everything has become. Rose I agree with you. I know P Francis is our Pope -- but I find it extremely troubling how he attacks conservatives at almost every turn. We will see much more regarding this when he releases his Apostolic Exhortation connected from the Synod of the Family. Indeed -- more then ever, as Emmett said -- we must pray and heed what the Shepherds of Fatima were told. <br />United in prayer<br />Michael Patrick Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-43808812396001104472016-02-02T14:00:52.879+00:002016-02-02T14:00:52.879+00:00Hi Rose,
I don't really know what to think ab...Hi Rose,<br /><br />I don't really know what to think about that prophecy in this particular instance now. It wasn't me who made it though! It was written hundreds of years ago! If there is some massive turnaround, and a major spiritual renewal takes place during the course of this papacy, then the prophecy would be proven right. Remember, it is just as the Church looks in danger of being swept away that the earth will open its mouth and swallow the flood spewed forth by the Dragon. <br /><br />"The serpent poured water like a river out of his mouth after the woman, to sweep her away with a flood. But the earth came to the help of the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed the river that the dragon had poured from his mouth. Then the dragon became furious with the woman and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus."(Rev 12:15-17)<br /><br />I think the year 2017 will provide us with more information on how everything is going pan out in this regard. We need to pay heed the requests of the shepherd children, and pray very much for the Holy Father. But whatever the case with the validity of the Worthy Shepherd Prophecy, we do know that the Church will eventually be restored before the arrival of the Antichrist.Emmett O'Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043723932377194248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-50981005975974669682016-02-02T13:37:58.063+00:002016-02-02T13:37:58.063+00:00Rose,
Amen,
MarkWRose,<br /><br />Amen,<br /><br />MarkWMark Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138095328541163796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-90114446942360969532016-02-02T03:08:23.234+00:002016-02-02T03:08:23.234+00:00After trying to understand Pope Francis and the co...After trying to understand Pope Francis and the confusion he has wrought in the Church I personally cannot believe he is the desired "Angelic Shepherd". Emmett, I don't know if this is your belief or not. I'm very distressed by the state of the Church and have refrained from writing about it. But, at least there are a few clerics and bishops who I believe are aware of the problem and continue faithfully on, giving courage to those of us who feel the same way. I hope this excellent article (link below) written by Bishop Anthanasius Schneider is read by everyone who reads this blog. It's a little long but an excellent summary of the mournful situation that the Church is in today. Interestingly enough, the bishop writes that the Church is going through her passion now. How many people see or perceive this? Maybe you'll understand after you read the article: <br /> http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2016/02/exclusive-bishop-athanasius-schneider.html<br /><br />roseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-60275752065235077662016-01-31T11:45:19.173+00:002016-01-31T11:45:19.173+00:00MarkW,
No, my eldest daughter who's 23 lives ...MarkW,<br /><br />No, my eldest daughter who's 23 lives in Edmonton though, working as a waitress right now, and she's even feeling the pinch with tips all but disappearing. I live next door in Saskatchewan, but we rely a lot on oil & gas as well (plus, the market is down for our other two big resources as well, potash and uranium). The oil we have is harder to extract shale and porous rock oil (part of the same Bakken Formation that North Dakoda has). <br /><br />My grandpa came into some money unexpectedly during the 30s and bought back all the mineral and surface rights on his farm plus on another 11 sections of land, so its going to be a double-whammy for my family because I big part of our budget is from the royalty cheques still as a part of my grandparent's estate. <br /><br />It is truly grim... my entire province is just over a million people, and there are expected to be 50 to 60k layoffs, so 5 to 6% of our workers losing their jobs, and that isn't even taking into account all the job losses in spin off sectors like hotels/rentals/housing, car dealerships, etc. Our average provincial wage dropped by more than a full 1%... in just the last month! People are very worried in Alberta especially because most oil-related workers are almost about to run out of Employment Insurance.<br /><br />Canada's economy has always had a one-two punch sort of, in that when oil prices are high, our dollar rises, and we are a petrol economy. When commodities prices drop, so does our dollar, at which time our big manufacturing sector takes advantage of our low dollar relative to the USD and the factories start going full-tile in Ontario and Quebec, and we become primarily an exported good economy.<br /><br />The big problem right now though is that our dollar is under 70 cents US, so inflation is going through the roof on imported food, etc., and the factories in Ontario and Quebec are largely all gone. In former days, when oil drove the Canadian dollar up, the federal government would step in and help prop up the lagging manufacturing base knowing that their turn would come around again when the cycle of commodities prices hit a bear market again. But our former Prime Minister in all his wisdom decided this time to let the manufacturing sector whither away, so it's not just a matter of calling back laid-off workers because the equipment and plant are all gone now, either junked or shipped off to China. <br /><br />So as long as oil, gas, uranium, nickel, and potash prices are low, Canada is going to be in some serious economic trouble. We are still America's largest trading partner with imports and exports combing, but China leads us in exports, which has never, ever happened before with the CAD so low.<br /><br />God bless you and your job search, I'll remember to keep that in my prayers.Jason R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08096932934041161725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-62130217113174716562016-01-28T15:58:26.892+00:002016-01-28T15:58:26.892+00:00This thread would not be complete without this pho...This thread would not be complete without this photo which you have all probably seen.<br /><br />http://www.sign.org/videos/a-stunning-sunrise<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-10019283911340271292016-01-28T12:40:17.778+00:002016-01-28T12:40:17.778+00:00Mark W -- and all
Yes -- the world economy is st...Mark W -- and all <br />Yes -- the world economy is starting to fix itself from the lie its been living for the last 8 years -- with all of the pumped in monies -- as the American debt has soared!<br />Caterpillar just gave another down year forecast -- and usually they are a clear harbinger of what is coming for the world economy. I know this may be off topic (above) but it fits in to some degree. Most of the world lives without God now (the Western nations - governments - have all but left Him, while they lie and do all they can to keep the party going. Trump winning in the poles for 5 straight months clearly shows that people have had enough of those in Government. God is leaving us to our own devices. We live in a world that calls "good evil and evil is good" - Planned Parenthood is selling baby parts (after murdering the babies first) and its not them getting indicted -- its the filmakers who exposed their satanic work. I'm ready whenever the Lord is for Him to start the cleanup in a big way. <br />Looking forward to Emmetts next article!<br />United in prayer<br />Michael Patrick Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-46553746701211248882016-01-27T04:25:55.957+00:002016-01-27T04:25:55.957+00:00Jason R,
You're in Alberta? Hard times there....Jason R,<br /><br />You're in Alberta? Hard times there. I work for an oil company. I found out last week that I'm getting laid off at the end of June (or earlier, if the company needs my salary more than I do). Great News - I'm middle aged and get to go job hunting at the start of the new Great Depression! What fun!<br /><br />MarkWMark Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138095328541163796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-81960722866671934012016-01-27T04:23:41.323+00:002016-01-27T04:23:41.323+00:00Michael Patrick,
I did see today where they'r...Michael Patrick,<br /><br />I did see today where they're warning pregnant women to stay away from Rio. Could be.<br /><br />I can't believe we're going to celebrate Reformation Day. Maybe the Pope will nail his 95 theses on the door of the local cathedral. With the world in which we live today, I don't think it would surprise me.<br /><br />MarkWMark Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138095328541163796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-30394570027811929092016-01-26T20:16:54.624+00:002016-01-26T20:16:54.624+00:00It will be very interesting to see how things play...It will be very interesting to see how things play out with Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation stemming from the Synod on the Family -- and the meeting in Sweden to 'celebrate' the 500 yr anniversary of Luther -- As well -- any thoughts on Zika being part of or a foreshadowing of the sickness which would strike children and leave mother's in tears? <br />Prayer<br />Michael Patrick Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767475475753279918.post-43720257060522028802016-01-25T17:22:59.371+00:002016-01-25T17:22:59.371+00:00Thanks for the link, that article was interesting....Thanks for the link, that article was interesting. About half my cousins on my mom's side of the family are Ukrainian Catholic, so I was pretty used to getting to celebrate Christmas twice every year, but I could see the writer's point that things could get out of hand with too many different options for when a feast day can be celebrated by Catholics, it would cause confusion.<br /><br />For any interested, there is a confrontation developing in Alberta over the new social democratic gov't trying t mandate gay-straight alliances and other things of that nature in all schools, including the Separate School divisions (i.e. the Catholic schools), and other related rules such as it would be illegal for a school to advise parents of anything to do with their children's sexual orientation or any related behaviors. Here's the article:<br /><br />https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/edmonton-archbishop-we-cannot-adopt-ndps-gender-mandate-for-catholic-school<br /><br />Catholic/Separate schools are a very important part of our educational system for historical reasons; before Confederation in 1867, Quebec was worried about access to a Catholic education in any potential new provinces with Francophones in a minority. <br /><br />When we got our new Constitution in the 80s, the right to Catholic schools that are paid out of our municipal property tax (e.g. because my girls go to Catholic schools, all my tax dollars for education go to the Separate School Division instead of the Public one)was enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Section 29 (which incidentally makes it against the law for any government to collect tax to be put towards any school with a religious curriculum *except* Catholics and Protestants. So publicly-funded Catholic schools is a very big deal here.<br /><br />With the Alberta bishops refusing to implement the new gov't's law I'm sure a court case will follow that will make its way to our Supreme Court. The court unfortunately is very secularly focused right now, so if they rule against the Church/Separate Schools it would be a huge constitutional problem; I'm sure the bishops will see the entire Catholic school system across Canada shut down rather than actively promote things that are in violation of the Catechism.<br /><br />I thought people may be interested in this story because the case could even evolve along its way to the Supreme Court (which would probably take approx. 4 or 5 years to make its way there) to become an issue of whether or not Catholic teachings which regard homosexual acts as sinful could be considered hate speech under some of the Federal legislation related to that. <br /><br />Once the court rules, Canada could be the first country where the Catholic Catechism could be banned just as some books on Holocaust denial are (Canada doesn't have the same guarantee of free speech as the USA, not do we have an Establishment Clause, so there's official no separation of church and state here either).<br /><br />I know that sound hard to believe, but with some of the ruling of our Supreme Court over the last 10 years, I think it is very plausible that Church teachings on homosexual acts could be outlawed within the next 4 or 5 or 6 years.Jason R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08096932934041161725noreply@blogger.com