Just thinking out loud - Inherent in the Triumph is an era of peace. If an era of peace comes after the Triumph, how can it be the last days? The minor chastisement and Triumph are the beginning of the end times, not the end of the end times. At least one generation will pass between them, possibly many. Fr. Ripperger has said the demons know their time is short, the “hundred years” predicted by Pope Leo XIII are almost over. It will end with the Triumph.
This is my understanding as well. I found this at the fatima center. "Melanie of La Salette said that Our Lady told her that the Era of Peace would be short: “This peace among men will not be long; 25 years of abundant harvests will make them forget that the sins of men are the cause of all the pains which come upon the earth.” Those years will be enough for one generation of men to grow up who will not have lived through the Minor Chastisement. Conditions during the Era of Peace will make them think that it is “normal” (eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage – Matt. 24:38) when in fact it will be a time on earth unlike anything seen since the Garden of Eden, just before the end of the world." https://fatima.org/news-views/catholic-prophecy-and-the-new-normal/
I keep looking to see where an era of peace is mentioned specifically by our Lady of Fatima and cannot find it. The only thing I could find is this, "I shall come to ask for the consecration of Russia to my Immaculate Heart, and the Communion of reparation on the First Saturdays. If my requests are heeded, Russia will be converted, and there will be peace ... ." - Sister Lúcia's memoir in which she described the apparition of 13 July 1917 As far as I know, the "era of peace" is related to La Sallette and a few other visionaries. I constantly see the "era of peace" brought up in relation to Fatima. But I don't see any specific mention of it. Which for me is confusing.
"If My requests are heeded, Russia will be converted, and there will be peace; if not, she will spread her errors throughout the world, causing wars and persecutions of the Church. The good will be martyred, the Holy Father will have much to suffer, various nations will be annihilated. In the end, My Immaculate Heart will triumph. The Holy Father will consecrate Russia to Me, and she will be converted, and a period of peace will be granted to the world. In Portugal the dogma of the Faith will always be preserved . . . " https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/revelation-of-the-immaculate-heart-at-fatima-in-1917-5465 In my experience, in the 1990s and before, the translation in the text is "a period of peace," I was just surprised that the translation in the text in the 2000s and later dates became "era of peace" in the newly established websites... Example: “The Holy Father will consecrate Russia to me, and she shall be converted, and an era of peace will be granted to the world.” https://www.countdowntothekingdom.com/the-era-of-peace-snippets-from-many-private-revelations/
I am not familiar with Portuguese, so I cannot say which translation is correct. But I would assume a "period of peace" to be correct, considering it was the translation everyone used. An "era of peace" means something entirely different. Also, my intention is not to debate here, but rather get a clear mind about a few things. Also, Sr. Lucia said the period of peace already happened. She also said it was a period, not an era. Many suggest in the quote above that the Immaculate Heart will have triumphed during the period of peace, but the message doesn't actually say this.
I also worry about all this temporal refuges talk. I think there will be some…. But many martyrs are needed as well, to renew the Church.
In all sincerity, I am not well versed on the era of peace. My Mother is a big fan of Daniel O'Connor, and has a book called "Crown of Sanctity". Everyone has likely heard of it, I am aware he is controversial, I am merely reading to get some understanding. In the book is a huge section on the "Era of Peace". One of the bizarre things in this book is that he mentions Isaiah 64 as being part of the "era of peace". Here it is mentioned there will be a new heaven and a new earth, like in Revelation. Now my understanding, which is virtually nothing, is that this should come after judgement day. So if anyone can clarify on this, please do. Now here is the weird thing. People are currently having dreams about the heavens and the earth being rolled up into a scroll, as mentioned in Isaiah 34. Is it possible that God has created the refuge and everyone will be taken to it?
It’s very difficult. Many theologians disagree with the Countdown to the Kingdom timeline. But some agree as well. It’s basically what Louisa Picaretta wrote about. My spiritual director says,” What difference does it make in your life? You should strive for sanctity now and you could die tomorrow.” Every day should be lived as if it was my last. I have read lots of different prophecies and when it comes down to it, no one knows the mind of God or how things will unfold. Sometimes our constant search for “what’s next” is not trusting in God and can be fear based. I prefer St. Therese’s little way of spiritual childhood. Anyway, that’s what I am trying to live now for inner peace.
Thank you Carmelite. My friend from The Flame of Love who is also a Carmelite was in your area for a meeting with the Carmelites . Perhaps you met her.
The difference it makes in my life is that I enjoy it. I am not fearful, in fact I am looking forward to the Lords coming, whenever that may be.
Beautifully said. I wasn’t referring above about you… more were I have come from in the past God bless you
I believe it is almost humanly impossible to resist the deception of the Beast and the False Prophet if you are not protected by the fullness of the sacraments. In this context, the brief time of peace would be the conversion of many people who seek God with a sincere heart. Miracles and supernatural wonders have always been a distinctive mark of the True Church; however, the false prophet will imitate some of them, like the fire that came down from heaven through Elijah and consumed the sacrifice of the true God. In this sense, I believe the Catholic Church will revive its role as the Ark that saves people of good will from destruction.
I think Daniel was using the prophecy of Revelation 20 and Isaiah 65 incorrectly. The rolling up and creation of a new heaven and earth clearly happens after judgement day. I should also mention that as I read through different visionaries, this era of peace does seem to be conflated with a new heaven and earth frequently. IE Fr. Stephano Gobbi, Nov 12 1981 By your prayer, your suffering and your personal immolation, I will bring my plan to completion. I will hasten the time of the triumph of my Immaculate Heart in the reign of Jesus, who will come to you in glory. Thus a new era of peace will begin, and you will at last see new heavens and a new earth... https://archive.org/details/to-the-priests-our-ladys-beloved-sons_20221016/page/308/mode/2up?q="new+era" This is getting more confusing by the moment.
right, "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."
