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October 31, 2011

The systematic, global persecution of Christians

[4/19/14 UPDATE: Statement of Archdiocese of Dublin on Alleged Visionary "Maria Diving Mercy" declares: "... these messages and alleged visions have no ecclesiastical approval and many of the texts are in contradiction with Catholic theology. These messages should not be promoted or made use of within Catholic Church associations."]

"...many of you will no longer be in control of your own country. 
This includes all material control and the military. 
My children, their leaders, and all those with responsibility for caring for their people 
will lose all control. They will be like a boat with no rudder....
My children, you must pray hard now to loosen the grip 
these evil groups of people will exert over you. 
They are not of God's Kingdom and through the cunning deceit of their exterior, 
you will not realize that this is a powerful force that is careful not to reveal itself....
Rise up, My children, now."
Words of Jesus Christ
as reported by alleged visionary
Maria Divine Mercy
November 15, 2010

In 21 countries, today, almost no religious freedom exists and, increasingly, the world's Christians are targets of persecution. In fact, Christianity has become the world's most persecuted religion, according to a recent RomeReports.com video (shown above).

October 25, 2011

+++ Testing the spirits

"Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, 
but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, 
because many false prophets have gone out into the world." 
1 John 4:1

With St. John's advice in mind, I want to offer an admittedly abbreviated collection of wise guidance we have been given, through the centuries, on this subject.

"...no one can say, 'Jesus is Lord,' except by the Holy Spirit." 
1 Corinthians 12:3

I have often considered the above Scripture verse as an essential test of alleged apparitions or miracles. It appears to offer us a clear indicator. However, some knowledgeable reporters have suggested that fallen angels are so adept at lying that they can deceive by skirting around this limitation. Perhaps they play word games. So, even though this Bible verse appears definitive, we would be wise to err on the side of caution, realizing that the stakes are high and deception is not only possible, but a primary goal of the evil one.

October 19, 2011

Riots, protests and prophecies

Over the past year, when riots and protests have surfaced in dozens of major cities around the globe, our natural inclination has been to choose, each time, which side is right. Of course, each conflict has its own circumstances but, too often, both sides appear to be steeped in sin. 

October 5, 2011

The Vatican, in perspective

"Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ ...
[that day will not come] until the rebellion occurs ..."
2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

"Lucifer, with a great number of demons,
will be unchained from hell.
By degrees they shall abolish the faith,
even among persons consecrated to God."
Our Lady of La Salette

The main altar at St. Peter's Basilica
The Roman Catholic Church has endured - and will endure - every crisis. However, a relentless barrage of attacks has been assaulting the Church in recent years.

In China, for example, the government now pretends it can name its own Catholic bishops, as if communists would do a better job. In Ireland - perhaps the most Catholic of countries in the past - open revolt against the Church is at full throttle. Also, a major Catholic hospital in Italy may be on the verge of financial collapse, thanks to negligent or, possibly, criminal mismanagement. Finally, in decades past, a tiny minority of horrible clerics have committed sexual and financial crimes and indiscretions that have brought embarrassment to the world's foremost champion of human rights and equality.

October 3, 2011

++ More on weeping Christian images

Above: The Risen Christ.
Right: YouTube video of the
oozing liquid.
After reading a report on how Medjugorje visionary Mirjana Soldo felt sick for three days after a particularly powerful visit with The Virgin Mary in which Our Lady was very sad (article found HERE.), I was reminded of my promise to post more pictures and information regarding weeping Christian statues and images that I have witnessed. 




Perhaps the most 
famous one is "The Risen Christ," in Medjugorje. For years, the larger-than-life bronze and copper statue has exuded a water-like liquid from its right knee. Pilgrims, there, line up throughout the day and night to wipe prayer cloths on the knee of the statue in recognition of Acts 19:11-12: "God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them." Reportedly, many healings have resulted from the prayerful pilgrims' use of these cloths, back home.


When asked the meaning of this phenomenon, Medjugorje's visionary, Vicka Ivankovic-Mijatovic, reportedly said that it is a sign that we should get on our knees and pray. Investigators have been at a loss to offer a scientific explanation.

My collection of floral scented oils
that have exuded from statues
at four different sites.
Many other statues and pictures exude fragrant oils. The scent is usually very floral though not always the same. Some have suggested that since Blessed Mother is closely associated with the rose, this sensual blessing is a gift from her. Indeed, the strong scent of roses is widely known to fill the room during very prayerful moments.   

However, the phenomenon is not limited to statues. Many Christian pictures also ooze liquid at particularly holy sites. For example, in the bedroom of the suffering soul known as "Little Audrey" Santo, numerous statues and pictures wept oil that was determined to be 75% olive oil and 25% from an unknown liquid.