Countdown to the Kingdom

Many here have raised excellent points in regard to Pope Francis and what occurred at and around the Vatican during this past October's synod regarding pagan idols but I want to make one more point which is that I believe it is very important to question these events and anything else that occurs that is not in accordance with our Faith. Imho it is important to do so both for the sake of the pope's soul and for the sake of all Catholic's souls. None of us are perfect, we know that, but when we error and we don't realize it ourselves I think that we all have loved ones who have helped us identify these unchecked errors. I think that most of us would realize if we sinned but sometimes it does take a loved one to help us to do so from time to time. Usually, a parent or a spouse can help us with this but from time to time a child may try to help a parent with this also. This is how I feel about questioning some of the things that we have witnessed in regard to the pope especially the events that occurred this past October in relation to pachamama. Personally, I think that it is a necessity to question these things in charity. In addition, I totally agree with member Mario that Saint Pope John Paul II's statement(s) about pachamama is in no way comparable to these past synod events involving pagan idols and member Fatima has offered more proof above that pope's thinking about the earth is off, way off. +

 

Very true, Carol

 

Yes Mario the words of St Pope John Paul II are beautiful they indicate how much he loved his fellow man and how much he wanted them to come to the truth. He speaks with love and he calls the indigenous people to look beyond creation to the Creator!

St John Paul II words below......

The Lord continues to accompany your work with His help. He takes care of the birds of the sky, of the lilies that are born in the field, of the grass that sprouts from the earth (Mt 6, 26-30). This is the work of God, who knows that we need the food that the earth produces, that varied and expressive reality that your ancestors called the Pachamama and that reflects the work of divine Providence by offering us His gifts for the good of man.

Such is the deep meaning of the presence of God that you must find in your relationship with the earth, therefore, when contemplating the earth, raise your thoughts to the God of the heights, the creator God of the universe, who has manifested to us in Christ Jesus, our Brother and Savior.

That way you can reach Him, glorify Him and thank Him. “Because the invisible of God, since the creation of the world, [His] intelligence is revealed through His works” (Rm 1:20).

 

The problem with 'Catholics' is that many have an opinion, but many dont read the Bible or could pass a Bible 101 test.

 

It’s horrific resentment based on pride and lies, unfortunately. Latin America’s corrupt governments constantly blame the U.S. for it’s poverty. This attitude is instilled in the public at an early age. This is why communism is so popular. And liberal Jesuit priests there don’t help the situation.

 

Personally, I have prayed the rosary daily for to many years to count. At the start of my (and our family) rosary we pray for the intention of our Holy Father. I still do, as I am sure many in the world do to. I want his salvation as I want all to be saved, but no one will get there by earth worshiping, which is pure pantheism. When I read headlines like the one on Lifesite News today that has our pope doubling down on his earth worship, it makes my skin crawl. Where does he speak to abortion or sodomy or contraception or divorce and remarriage etc.... with the same vigor? These are the sins Jesus spoke of and these grave sins are not mentioned with any anger that he shows with environmentalism. He has yet showed that he is cooperating with the prayers/graces being said for him when he can only entertain globalists, communists and earth worshiping lovers at the Vatican, while putting only like minded prelates into red hats to make sure the next pope elected will sing from the same book as he. And now we understand why we are in the end-times, the end of the age.
Pope Francis doubles down: Pandemic is ‘nature’s response’ to environmental damage
The Pope believes the coronavirus pandemic is a response from the planet to environmental pollution. https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/p...c-is-natures-response-to-environmental-damage

 

Thanks for your homiletic response. You only need to find some pews and a choir.

 

Esdra prepare.

 

I have been meaning and meaning to watch this. To be honest recently I am a little afraid. I was reading some prophecies by the American visionary, 'Jennifer', last night and it would make your blood run cold and you hair turn white.

Sigh. The problem is not that I don't believe some of these prophecies. The huge problem is that I do. Thus the blood running cold and the hair whitening thingy. I half expect at any moment my dogs to start howling.

I'll try and watch this tomorrow.

https://www.countdowntothekingdom.com/why-jennifer/

Why Jennifer?
Jennifer is a young American mother and housewife (her last name is withheld at her spiritual director’s request in order to respect the privacy of her husband and family.) She was, perhaps, what one would have called a "typical" Sunday-going Catholic who knew little about her faith and even less about the Bible. She thought at one time that “Sodom and Gomorrah” were two people and that “the Beatitudes” were the name of a rock band. Then, during Communion at Mass one day, Jesus began to audibly speak to her giving messages of love and warning telling her, “My child, you are the extension of My message of Divine Mercy.” Since her messages focus more on the justice that must come to an unrepentant world, they do indeed fill in the latter part of St. Faustina’s message:

…before I come as a just Judge, I first open wide the door of My mercy. He who refuses to pass through the door of My mercy must pass through the door of My justice…—Divine Mercy in My Soul, Diary of St. Faustina, n. 1146

One day, the Lord instructed her to present her messages to the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II. Fr. Seraphim Michaelenko, vice-postulator of St. Faustina’s canonization, translated Jennifer’s messages into Polish. She booked a ticket to Rome and, against all odds, found herself and her companions in the inner corridors of the Vatican. She met with Monsignor Pawel Ptasznik, a close friend and collaborator of the Pope and the Polish Secretariat of State for the Vatican. The messages were passed to Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, John Paul II’s personal secretary. In a follow-up meeting, Msgr. Pawel said, “Spread the messages to the world any way you can.”

I weep today My children but it is those who are failing to heed to My warnings that will weep tomorrow. The winds of spring will turn into the rising dust of summer as the world will begin to look more like a desert. Before mankind is able to change the calendar of this time you will have witnessed the financial collapse. It is only those who heed to My warnings that will be prepared. The North will attack the South as the two Koreas become at war with each other. Jerusalem will shake, America will fall and Russia will unite with China to become Dictators of the new world. I plead in warnings of love and mercy for I am Jesus and the hand of justice is soon to prevail.

 

I’m actually watching it. About a third of the way through.

 

That's how I feel when I read or hear these dire prophecies... Scared.
I prefer to think about Our Lady's message in Medjugorje. PRAY, FAST, READ SCRIPTURE, she will lead us and protect us.
ST Pio says pray. Hope and don't worry.
I feel overwhelmed by the prophets on the new web site

 

That pretty much sums up my approach as well, maryrose. But I feel as though I should at least look at a little of this video so I know if I want to follow this.
I do feel overwhelmed. And I’m not apologizing for it. And the truth is difficult to discern. Events are always up to God. He’s in control.

 

Padraig, I think you will like Fr. Michel. He is very childlike, funny, so down to earth, no airs, simple, humble. I would love to go to confession to him. He has just the right balance. And he, like Fr. Gobbi, must be very loved by the Blessed Mother. The way he puts things communicates an understanding right away w/ much hope but also with the seriousness necessary.

You can see this in his talk about his introduction to Medjugorje in which at first he didn't believe. Maybe you could watch this first! His way of humor reminds me a little of Victor Borge....that concert pianist who turned it into a comic act! Frankly, during the 3 days of darkness I would love to have Fr. Michel hanging around my house....if I'm there. He'd be a great guide and person of hope after all of his personal experiences and knowledge.

 

Yes I am not quite sure sometimes...too much knowledge. I'm not saying this is not true....just too much knowledge. It reminds me of what Jesus said,

'Sufficient unto the day are the troubles thereof'...

..and the goodness knows we have quite enough on our plates to be going on with. Its just too much

 

Amen.

 

Looking back on my childhood I can see that my parents kept certain things back form we ten children. They were right in doing so.

We didn't need to know every twist and turn. I think it is the same now. We don't need to know every twist and turn. We don't need to know everything.

 

My parents spoke in a different language when we weren't supposed to know

 

Mine spoke in Irish. They were horrified when they realised I had started to learn it myself and was picking up on what they were saying.

I suppose its natural to be nosey. But as far as the future is concerned we can maybe be a little too nosey. I mean suppose we were to know the day and hour of our death and how we would die, would that be a good thing or a bad thing? I think maybe a bad thing really, mostly.

 

I can see you now, learning Irish and figuring them out.
I would think Irish is difficult to learn, but not if you heard it every day.
There have been saints who wrote about the dangers of undue curiosity.
I think in our world where we have information overload, it’s a challenge to keep in check in that area.

 

Agree!