In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
As Rome begins the season of Lent, the Pope; Pope Benedict XVI has already announced that he will be stepping down. Needless to say there has been a flurry of excitement, shock, discussion on the reason and meaning for this resignation and of course the prophets are out and about. This will be a short blog and it relates to the prophets, most of them appear to be languishing at the thought that the Roman church will now become a bastion of liberality, this is of course welcomed by those who want the modernized liberal Catholic church so that they no longer have to be accused of living sinful lives and can do whatever it is that they choose to do.
Others who are languishing over this idea of a liberal Catholic church are doing so because they have been pointing their fingers at the Popes and accusing them of being the Antichrist and/or the leader of the One World Church. This liberalization of the church will only prove that hey are right. Others are actually predicting the collapse of the Roman church and are looking forward to it. This is coming from those who claim that they are Christian. I find this to be amazing. I have been writing for quite a long time on the role of Rome in Christianity. Although there are differences between Roman and Orthodox understandings, Rome is from the beginning. I am amazed at those who are actually looking forward to the demise of Roman Catholicism.
I would really like to know how it is that if Rome were headed by the Antichrist at a time when the world has completely rejected Jesus Christ in all of the world governments, why are they leading the church against the attacks of governments on abortion, why do they speak out so much against human trafficking? Why are they prepared to become imprisoned rather than obey the civil law that goes against the Law of God?
I am going to say this again; if Rome were to fall, so will the rest of Christianity, all true Christians will become open targets, only those who become churches of the state will survive unscathed by civil authorities. These groups will not be preaching the Christ, the world will be dark and yet it will believe that it is light. Jesus Christ said that the gates of Hell shall not prevail against His church, to attack His church is pitting you against Jesus Christ. So many attack me for these words but I tell you the truth, if Rome falls you who attack will be forced into a decision, accept civil law and preach that which is against Jesus or be persecuted, you will then see the truth of my statements.
Also I tell you the truth, when Rome goes, it marks the end. Many predictions about a Black Pope and a Pope who will usher in a new order are running rampant right now. Prophecy regarding the end times and the destruction of the church does not mean that it happens because the Pope is Antichrist, why would the world level the church of the Antichrist? Everyone who is so against the Pope with the hatred that I see and hear from them truly needs to reflect on these things. If the world wants to rid itself of Rome, how could Rome be Antichrist?
Reflect on this because if what you wish were to actually come, it will be the end of you as well and the sad part is that if you have not repented before your personal fall I can only say this; may Almighty God have mercy on your soul. You must stop this prophesying and wait to see the truth, do not pit yourself against Jesus the Christ, have patience and wait on the Lord.
In Christ,
Monk Michael
Rev. Fr. Michael Valentine
Repent, Confess, Repent!
As Rome begins the season of Lent, the Pope; Pope Benedict XVI has already announced that he will be stepping down. Needless to say there has been a flurry of excitement, shock, discussion on the reason and meaning for this resignation and of course the prophets are out and about. This will be a short blog and it relates to the prophets, most of them appear to be languishing at the thought that the Roman church will now become a bastion of liberality, this is of course welcomed by those who want the modernized liberal Catholic church so that they no longer have to be accused of living sinful lives and can do whatever it is that they choose to do.
Others who are languishing over this idea of a liberal Catholic church are doing so because they have been pointing their fingers at the Popes and accusing them of being the Antichrist and/or the leader of the One World Church. This liberalization of the church will only prove that hey are right. Others are actually predicting the collapse of the Roman church and are looking forward to it. This is coming from those who claim that they are Christian. I find this to be amazing. I have been writing for quite a long time on the role of Rome in Christianity. Although there are differences between Roman and Orthodox understandings, Rome is from the beginning. I am amazed at those who are actually looking forward to the demise of Roman Catholicism.
I would really like to know how it is that if Rome were headed by the Antichrist at a time when the world has completely rejected Jesus Christ in all of the world governments, why are they leading the church against the attacks of governments on abortion, why do they speak out so much against human trafficking? Why are they prepared to become imprisoned rather than obey the civil law that goes against the Law of God?
I am going to say this again; if Rome were to fall, so will the rest of Christianity, all true Christians will become open targets, only those who become churches of the state will survive unscathed by civil authorities. These groups will not be preaching the Christ, the world will be dark and yet it will believe that it is light. Jesus Christ said that the gates of Hell shall not prevail against His church, to attack His church is pitting you against Jesus Christ. So many attack me for these words but I tell you the truth, if Rome falls you who attack will be forced into a decision, accept civil law and preach that which is against Jesus or be persecuted, you will then see the truth of my statements.
Also I tell you the truth, when Rome goes, it marks the end. Many predictions about a Black Pope and a Pope who will usher in a new order are running rampant right now. Prophecy regarding the end times and the destruction of the church does not mean that it happens because the Pope is Antichrist, why would the world level the church of the Antichrist? Everyone who is so against the Pope with the hatred that I see and hear from them truly needs to reflect on these things. If the world wants to rid itself of Rome, how could Rome be Antichrist?
Reflect on this because if what you wish were to actually come, it will be the end of you as well and the sad part is that if you have not repented before your personal fall I can only say this; may Almighty God have mercy on your soul. You must stop this prophesying and wait to see the truth, do not pit yourself against Jesus the Christ, have patience and wait on the Lord.
In Christ,
Monk Michael
Rev. Fr. Michael Valentine
Repent, Confess, Repent!
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