Saturday, October 25, 2014

He will deceive even some of the elect

Mark Mallett has a new post defending Pope Francis and asserting that a "spirit of suspicion," a demonic spirit, is focusing on Francis. Mark says that if it were true that Francis were an anti-Pope, that would mean that the gates of Hell had prevailed against the Church.

This is nonsense. The Church, pay attention here folks, has already had more than THIRTY ANTI-POPES! Are you shocked?

If so, it is because you are ignorant of Church history:

http://www.ewtn.com/library/HOMELIBR/ANTIPOPE.TXT

It was Pope Paul VI who said, back in 1977, "There is a great uneasiness, at this time, in the world and in the Church, and that which is in question is the faith. It so happens now that I repeat to myself the obscure phrase of Jesus in the Gospel of St. Luke: 'When the Son of Man returns, will He still find faith on the earth?' It so happens that there are books coming out in which the faith is in retreat on some important points, that the episcopates are remaining silent and these books are not looked upon as strange. This, to me, is strange. I sometimes read the Gospel passage of the end times and I attest that, at this time, some signs of this end are emerging.."

And this was 35 years ago when, compared with today, things were far better. Pope Paul VI also said, "What strikes me, when I think of the Catholic world, is that within Catholicism, there seems sometimes to predominate a non-Catholic way of thinking, and it can happen that this non-Catholic thought within Catholicism, will tomorrow become the stronger. But it will never represent the thought of the Church. It is necessary that a small flock subsist, no matter how small it might be." (The Secret Paul VI, by Jean Guitton).

It was Fulton J. Sheen who wrote, "The Antichrist will not be so called; otherwise he would have no followers. He will not wear red tights, nor vomit sulphur, nor carry a trident nor wave an arrowed tail as Mephistopheles in Faust. This masquerade has helped the Devil convince men that he does not exist. When no man recognizes, the more power he exercises. God has defined Himsel as "I am Who am," and the Devil as "I am who am not."

    Nowhere in Sacred Scripture do we find warrant for the popular myth of the Devil as a buffoon who is dressed like the first "red." Rather is he described as an angel fallen from heaven, as "the Prince of this world," whose business it is to tell us that there is no other world. His logic is simple: if there is no heaven there is no hell; if there is no hell, then there is no sin; if there is no sin, then there is no judge, and if there is no judgment then evil is good and good is evil. But above all these descriptions, Our Lord tells us that he will be so much like Himself that he would deceive even the elect--and certainly no devil ever seen in picture books could deceive even the elect.
 

The pre-Communist Russian belief is that he will come disguised as the Great Humanitarian; he will talk peace, prosperity and plenty not as means to lead us to God, but as ends in themselves. . . .

    . . . The third temptation in which Satan asked Christ to adore him and all the kingdoms of the world would be His, will become the temptation to have a new religion without a Cross, a liturgy without a world to come, a religion to destroy a religion, or a politics which is a religion--one that renders unto Caesar even the things that are God's.

    In the midst of all his seeming love for humanity and his glib talk of freedom and equality, he will have one great secret which he will tell to no one: he will not believe in God. Because his religion will be brotherhood without the fatherhood of God, he will deceive even the elect. He will set up a counterchurch which will be the ape of the Church, because he, the Devil, is the ape of God. It will have all the notes and characteristics of the Church, but in reverse and emptied of its divine content. It will be a mystical body of the Antichrist that will in all externals resemble the mystical body of Christ. . . .
    . . . But the twentieth century will join the counterchurch because it claims to be infallible when its visible head speaks ex cathedra from Moscow on the subject of economics and politics, and as chief shepherd of world communism.

(Fulton J. Sheen, Communism and the Conscience of the West [Bobbs-Merril Company, Indianapolis, 1948], pp. 24-25)

    The pre-Communist Russian belief is that he will come disguised as the Great Humanitarian; he will talk peace, prosperity and plenty not as means to lead us to God, but as ends in themselves. . . .

    . . . The third temptation in which Satan asked Christ to adore him and all the kingdoms of the world would be His, will become the temptation to have a new religion without a Cross, a liturgy without a world to come, a religion to destroy a religion, or a politics which is a religion--one that renders unto Caesar even the things that are God's.

    In the midst of all his seeming love for humanity and his glib talk of freedom and equality, he will have one great secret which he will tell to no one: he will not believe in God. Because his religion will be brotherhood without the fatherhood of God, he will deceive even the elect. He will set up a
counterchurch which will be the ape of the Church, because he, the Devil, is the ape of God. It will have all the notes and characteristics of the Church, but in reverse and emptied of its divine content. It will be a mystical body of the Antichrist that will in all externals resemble the mystical body of Christ. . . .
    . . . But the twentieth century will join the counterchurch because it claims to be infallible when its visible head speaks ex cathedra from Moscow on the subject of economics and politics, and as chief shepherd of world communism."

(Fulton J. Sheen, Communism and the Conscience of the West [Bobbs-Merril Company, Indianapolis, 1948], pp. 24-25)

6 comments:

Unknown said...

At La Salette Our lady said : ROME WILL LOOSE THE FAITH AND BECOME THE SEAT OF THE ANTI-CHRIST
I watched on youtube the Mass P Francis celebrated at the beach in Copacabana. When you see those youngsters dancing, talking, waiving and Francis is ok with this, well that not the Holy Mass anymore, these youngsters have no clue nor understanding of what the Holy Mass is and then the way Holy Communion is received this is blasphemy !!! I watched other Masses on youtube with Francis, where you see dancing nuns and bishops even.
Before Vat.II going to Mass was a Holy Matter, during the Consecration the whole Church was mouse still, not a single cough was heard, the whole Church was in awe. NO talking hand shaking, kissing in the Church. After receiving Communion on the tongue in kneeling position, everyone was in adoration and inner conversation with Jesus. O how I'm longing for those days again.
But as they said at the diocese where I belong to : "you go to Church to socialize !! " I answered them : if I want to socialize I'll go to a bar !!!"
O my God how long are You still going to wait to intervene but I know all too well that Your timing is always perfect . I can only pray, fast and offer my sufferings.
Riki

Anonymous said...

Paul, this past month has been a great learning experience for me. As the Synod began I found the need tighten up my understanding of 'Magisterium' and 'Infallibility'. It seems I wasn't alone. In the process I understood many other things.

When God said "Let there be light, etc...........";
when Mother said "Let it be done unto me, etc............";
when Jesus, the high priest, said "This is my Body, etc......"
and commanded his sacerdotal priests to do the same.........;
when the Pope, "good" or "bad", says "I am speaking infallibly.."
it is my understanding that the power is activated by the "Fiat!"

In defence of Mark, he acknowledges the existence of the Anti-popes on his website.

A "bad" pope (that would be a pope,who in the opinion of some or many people, is teaching or acting contrary to existing church teaching) is not an anti-pope. An Anti-pope is one who claims the throne after an invalid election. In order to be a good pope or a bad pope one first has to BE a pope.

As an aside on 'Fiats' I would value yours and others opinions on a matter connected to the beautiful "Flame of Love" devotion.
Could it be that we lay people have an opportunity to set a 'fiat' in motion by adding the extra words to the Hail Mary? “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee, blessed are Thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, spread the effect of grace of Thy Flame of Love over all of humanity, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Our Lady says “With this prayer, you will blind Satan” and I have certainly taken it to heart. Here is the link www.flameoflove.org

Karen

Paul Anthony Melanson said...

Beautiful prayer Karen. I am sold. Will begin praying it tomorrow. Search Father Kramer at this Blog for some real insights into a papal election which will initiate a revolution.

Paul Anthony Melanson said...

As one writer said "Pope Bergoglio’s unorthodox approach to the papacy has indeed garnered the interest of the world. But is a papacy that attracts the interest of unbelievers — but doesn’t bother to convert them — truly effective? Is a shepherd who welcomes but never disciplines his flock leading souls to heaven? Is a spiritual father who chastises his own children for believing too firmly in their own faith but speaks with fondness and affection toward children not his own inspiring anyone to live the True Faith?"

These are hard questions. Mark Mallett might wish to demonize those of us who ask these difficult questions. But that's his problem, not ours.

Siobhan said...

I’ve always admired Mark Mallett, but on this issue, I believe he is lost. He and so many others refuse to see the truth about this Papacy. It’s very troubling. Also, what is your opinion about this person who claims to receive messages and has a friendship with Mallett. His name is Charles Johnston. http://charliej373.wordpress.com/author/charliej373/

Paul Anthony Melanson said...

I feel the same Siobhan. And it is tragic. Regarding Charles Johnston, I don't know anything about him. Is there a reader who can shed light.

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