THE PREDICTIONS AND PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE VATICAN AND THE POPES THROUGHOUT THE CENTURIES
This is a post in progreess and is not finished yet
"The proof that prophecies can be true is seeing the fulfillment of various prophecies that were written down or spoken. This is what Jesus spoke about and fulfilled when he was on earth : he fullfield the prophecies of the Old Testament that were written by prophets and predictors thousand and hundred of years before His birth (Isa. 8:20; Mt. 5:17-18; Lk. 24:44-46).
In fact, no major event occurred on earth that God did not reveal to mankind in advance. "
The first prophecy for the future of the church was made by Jesus himself:
And Jesus answered and said unto [Peter]:" You are the rock and upon this rock I will
build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" (
Matthew 16:17-18).
The massive rock foundation on which Christ would build His Church was
Peter’s great confession of Jesus as the Creator and the Son of the
living God. Peter (representing the twelve and, indeed, all who would
make the same confession) would be living stones in the church built on
the foundation of such confession (I Peter 2:5; Ephesians 2:19-22).
Apostols and believers made prophecies through the gifts of the Holly Spirit :
In 1 Corinthians chapter 12:
5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another
divers kinds of tongues; to another the
interpretation of tongues:
11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
I must warn Christians not to treat these predictions as equal
to the Bible. The Holy Bible is the solid source for all future
prophecies. While these predictions are interesting and could possibly be
true, they are in no way equal to Scripture.
The
Prophecies of the Nun of Dresden, under the original Italian title of
Le profezie della monaca di Dresda, is an essay by Renzo Baschera, who analyzes several manuscripts, found at the beginning of the
19th Century,
containing some of the prophecies about the last Popes, the great
European dynasties, technological progress, several disasters and the
end of time, through a period of time from the end of the
17th Century to the end of the 30th Century.
Concerning the prophecy of Maladach:
Born -1094 at Armagh, Ireland. Died November 2, 1148 at Clairvaux
One of Malachy's great claims to popular fame was his gift of prophesy. While
in Rome in 1139 he received a vision showing him all the Popes from his day
to the end of time. He wrote poetic descriptions of each of the pontiffs,
presented the manuscript to Pope Innocent II - and it was forgotten until
1590. It has been in print - and hotly debated, both authenticity and correctness
- ever since. According to these prophecies, there are only two Popes remaining
after John Paul II.
St. Malachy was reported to have possessed the powers of levitation, healing,
and clairvoyance. While on his way to the Vatican to assume the post of papal
legate for Ireland, he fell into trance and saw a line of papal reigns stretching
from the successor to Innocent II and extending through centuries to the last
of the line, identified as Peter of Rome. Malachy assigned short descriptions
in Latin to each pope when he committed his vision to paper. These mottoes
usually refer to a family name, birthplace, coat-of-arms, or office held before
election to the papacy. Some of the phrases are multiple prophecies, written
with ingenious word play. For example, Pius II, who reigned for only 26 days
in 1503, was aptly described as "De Parvo Homine" (from a little
man). His family name was Piccolomini, Italian for "little man."
Sometimes the personal history of the pope plays a part in the motto given
by Malachy. Clement XIII (1758-69), who had conenctions with the government
of the Italian state of Umbria and whose emblem was a rose, was called by
Malachy Rosa Umbriae, the "Rose of Umbria."
The passage of time has proved doubters of St. Malachy wrong, for his prophecies
have turned out to be amazingly accurate. He even prophesied the precise date
of his own death, and got it right. The prophecies concern the papacy, starting
with Pope Celestine II in 1143. In all, 112 popes and their characteristics
are listed from 1143 to the "end of the world."
Many television ministers have stated that, according to Malachy’s prediction,
the 111 th Pope is called the “Glory of the Olive.” Most ministers say that
after this Pope, there will be a final Pope called “Peter the Roman,” who
will engage evil and as some suggest, battle the Antichrist. When one researched
the prediction, there is no mention of Peter the Roman in the original Malachy
prophecy. This Pope was somehow added when a book by Nelson publishers was
printed in the late 1800s of the Saint’s predictions. This would mean that
Pope Benedict, the 111 th, would be listed as the final Pope, perhaps before
the great time of evil comes to the earth.
Another interesting feature is that, according to an oral tradition, Saint
Benedict predicted that before the rise of the Antichrist a Pope would come
from his order, known as the Benedictine order. Oddly enough, the Benedictine
order has the motto, “The Olivetans.” When Ratzinger was elected and took
on the name Benedict, I knew there was a cryptic allusion to the prediction
of Benedict and a slight link to the Malachy prophecies.
Malachy's Prophecies - The Last 10 Popes
1. The Burning Fire. PIUS X. 1903-1914. This Pope showed a burning passion
for spiritual renewal in the Church.
2. Religion Laid Waste. BENEDICT XV. 1914-1922. During this Pope's reign
saw Communism move into Russia where religious life was laid waste, and World
War I with the death of millions of Christians who were carnage in Flanders
Field and elsewhere.
3. Unshaken Faith. PIUS XI. 1922-1939. This Pope faced tremendous pressure
from fascist and sinister powers in Germany and Italy, but he was an outspoken
critic of Communism and Fascism which enraged Hitler.
4. An Angelic Shepherd. PIUS XII. 1939-1958. This Pope had an affinity for
the spiritual world and received visions which have not been made public.
Peter Bander says Pius XII "has emerged as one of the great Popes of
all time," and he "was in the truest sense of the word an Angelic
Pastor to the flock..."
5. Pastor and Mariner. JOHN XXIII. 1958-1963. John was a pastor to the world,
much beloved, and the Patriarch of Venice. The connection to "mariner"
is thus remarkable.
6. Flower of Flowers. PAUL VI. 1963-1978. Paul's coat-of-arms depicts three
fleurs-de-lis, corresponding to Malachay's prophecy. His coat of arms included
three fleurs-de-lis (iris blossoms).
7. Of the Half Moon. JOHN PAUL I. 1978-1978. John Paul I was elected Pope
on August 26, 1978, when there was a half moon. He reigned 33 days, that is,
about one month, when he died, although many think he was murdered. He was
the 109th Pope - is "De Medietate Lunae" (Of the Half Moon). The
corresponding pope was John Paul I (1978-78), who was born in the diocese
of Belluno (beautiful moon) and was baptized Albino Luciani (white light).
He became pope on August 26, 1978, when the moon appeared exactly half full.
It was in its waning phase. He died the following month, soon after an eclipse
of the moon.
8. The Labor of the Son. JOHN PAUL II. 1978-2005. Pope John Paul II was the
most traveled Pope in history. He circled the globe numerous times, preaching
to huge audiences everywhere he went. He survived an assassination attempt.
He has written a book which has enjoyed a large circulation. Like the sun
which never ceases to labor and provides light daily, this Pope has been incessant.
He was born on May 18, 1920. On that date in the morning there was a near
total eclipse of the sun over Europe. Prophecy - The 110th Pope is "De
Labore Solis" (Of the Solar Eclipse, or, From the Toil of the Sun). Like
the sun he came out of the East (Poland).
9. The Glory of the Olive. The Order of St. Benedict has said this Pope will
come from their order. It is interesting that Jesus gave his apocalyptic prophecy
about the end of time from the Mount of Olives. This Pope will reign during
the beginning of the tribulation Jesus spoke of. The 111th prophesy is "Gloria
Olivae" (The Glory of the Olive). The Order of Saint Benedict has claimed
that this pope will come from their ranks. Saint Benedict himself prophesied
that before the end of the world his Order, known also as the Olivetans, will
triumphantly lead the Catholic Church in its fight against evil.
10. PETER THE ROMAN - This final Pope will likely be Satan, taking the form
of a man named Peter who will gain a worldwide allegiance and adoration. He
will be the final antichrist which prophecy students have long foretold. If
it were possible, even the very elect would be deceived. The 112th prophesy
states: "In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will
reign Petrus Romanus, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations; after
which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will
judge the people. The End."
Malachy's final words, "Rome, the seat
of the Vatican, will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people."
Here is the interpretation of the prophecies concerning Popes since 1836
