I agree, as a historian it seems that massive change and upheaval comes in waves, followed by periods where nothing much happens. The Napoleonic era, WWI, WWII, etc. I think we have entered one of those periods in the past few years. Massive social change, economic upheaval and military disputes all rearing their heads at once. If we think back to 20 or 30 years ago any one of the issues the world is dealing with now would have been front page news for a long time. Now there is so much going on they are just a flash in the pan. Events are definitely accelerating. Even 5 years ago it didn't look like Russia would attack NATO or that the EU would have many members in danger of economic collapse, but now it seems possible, even probable. These are just the 2 conditions Birch says will be the "kickoff" to the chastisement.
I wouldn't necessarily agree that the actions of the Holy Father are "demonic mocking." Perhaps he is aware of the coming chaos in a general way, and wants to give local bishops a streamlined way to keep doing very necessary pastoral work when communications are down or spotty. Perhaps during the Year of Mercy more people will receive the grace to return to the church and want to regularize their situation. Going through the annulment process may help that for many individuals and families. I would wait and see how it shakes out.
I wouldn't necessarily agree that the actions of the Holy Father are "demonic mocking." Perhaps he is aware of the coming chaos in a general way, and wants to give local bishops a streamlined way to keep doing very necessary pastoral work when communications are down or spotty. Perhaps during the Year of Mercy more people will receive the grace to return to the church and want to regularize their situation. Going through the annulment process may help that for many individuals and families. I would wait and see how it shakes out.
Harper, I believe you are spot on. I'm doing the math here adding up the year of Mercy, the streamlining of access to Reconciliation for those who have performed or excommunicated themselves procuring abortions and now streamlining annulments for all those who have left the safety of the boat. These add up in my minds eye, and more importantly what my heart feels to be true, that our Pope is planning for droves of fallen away souls wanting to come back to the safety of our church. I wonder what event(s) Pope Francis feels is coming that will causes scores to want to come back into communion with the church?
I have a really strong sense that the closing of the jubilee year of mercy WILL close the time of mercy, and usher in the time of judgement. I feel confident that the Holy Spirit is leading our Holy Father to do his own version of "prepping", just like the rest of us.
Great post Harper, I believe your on to truth. When papa announced the year of Mercy last Lent. Papa said next Holy week he would send forth Missionaries of Mercy, but would be active before the Holy week Declaration in 2016??? whats that really mean? I believe what you pointed out Harper and papa Francis Holy week comments deserve sum pondering... u wise grasshopper!...old kung fu show /saying I believe this is just another sign to get ready
Just as the USA is Bankrupt .. though not declared so ... The Catholic Church is already in Schism though not declared so!: "PRO-ABORTION DEMOCRATS LOBBY POPE" http://www.catholicleague.org/pro-abortion-democrats-lobby-pope/ GOD SAVE ALL HERE!! PS: ... and below is another factoid that demonstrates USA Bankruptcy ;-( ”21,995,000 to 12,329,000: Government Employees Outnumber Manufacturing Employees 1.8 to 1" http://cnsnews.com/news/article/ter...-government-employees-outnumber-manufacturing
Russian boots on the ground in Syria? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...elping-dictator-Bashar-Al-Assad-ve-APRIL.html
I am a huge devotee to the Divine Mercy....Jesus is Merciful and has created a Year of Mercy through Pope Francis.....he wants us to be forgiven and call on His Mercy....this falls right in line with Divine Mercy....Jesus I TRUST in you.....too many friends have been held up with bureaucracy over their annulment process...it is very painful and long and drawn out.....let's get these Catholics back safely in the Barque of Peter before the storm hits full fury....Jesus I TRUST in you...God Bless Our beautiful Pope Francis, who you gave us in these specific times.....Reform the bureaucracy....
Great post Kathy K. I think the same thing. In the past two weeks I have changed my mind from a wait and see attitude to a prepping attitude. I had a vacation planned for 2016 and I have already scrapped it, as I believe the signs are to numerous and obvious with the year of mercy, supposed "gay marriage" being legalized, the flood of Muslims into Europe, and the upcoming Synod. Not to mention the horrible deal the U.S. made with Iran. I now think the evidence leans in favor of something happening sooner rather than later.
This may have been discussed previously but does anyone know anything about CERN? http://www.infowars.com/10-mind-blowing-facts-about-the-cern-large-collider-you-need-to-know/ I realize that infowars is usually a little sensational but a friend asked me about scientist trying to duplicate the Big Bang event and this will occur on Sept 23. God Bless!
I believe that CERN is partially situated in France according to this article. When I read this something came to my mind. It was something that was stated in a speech by the French Foreign Minister back in May of last year about having 500 days to avoid climate chaos. An article that I read went on to state that he is talking about a conference set for November or December of this year. What is notable is that when he stated this, September 23rd is exactly 500 days. Hmmm?? Sorry I don't mean to sound like a conspiracy theorist, just found it interesting. http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article...minister-we-have-500-days-avoid-climate-chaos Also, http://motheofgod.com/threads/500-day-countdown-to-disaster-now-at-134-days.7450/#post-86433
This is strange one but if you go to Google Maps and type in September 23rd 2015 it opens up with a map of Cern for some reason.
Eamonn, had you searched CERN earlier today? That's probably why, as I just typed in September 23rd 2015 and it opened up to the last location I had searched here in the US as that's not an address
This is what our Lord told St. Faustina: "Before I come as the just Judge, I am coming first as the King of Mercy. Before the day of justice arrives, there will be given to people a sign in the heavens of this sort: All light in the heavens will be extinguished, and there will be great darkness over the whole earth. Then the sign of the cross will be seen in the sky, and from the openings where the hands and the feet of the Savior were nailed will come forth great lights which will light up the earth for a period of time. This will take place shortly before the last day." Interestingly enough, the year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis ends one week after the November 13, 2016 date that Antonio Yague's sacred astronomy date of the Warning.
Aemonn is correct. It will take you to cern. If you plug in September 11, 2001 it will take you to the twin towers. I tested this about a week ago.
Well we now know who big brother is watching. Time to throw your computers out the window, Eamonn and heyshepard
Lol. That's probably true Fatima Pilgrim. I was in US Army intelligence for 7 years. Wrote 3 classified manuals while I was in.