Non-Catholics
may find this portrayal of Catholic prophecy very interesting because
of an interest in eschatology and other Biblical end-times prophecy.
The St. Malachy . . .
Saint Malachy (1094 – 2 November 1148) was an Irish saint and Archbishop of Armagh, to whom were attributed several miracles and an alleged vision of 112 Popes later attributed to the apocalyptic list of Prophecy of the Popes. He was the first Irish saint to be canonized by Pope Clement III in 1199.
The St. Malachy . . .
Saint Malachy (1094 – 2 November 1148) was an Irish saint and Archbishop of Armagh, to whom were attributed several miracles and an alleged vision of 112 Popes later attributed to the apocalyptic list of Prophecy of the Popes. He was the first Irish saint to be canonized by Pope Clement III in 1199.
Most
important of all of his prophesies was one concerning the succession of
the Popes—from Pope Innocent II (who became pontiff in 1140) to the
pope who will follow John Paul II.
According
to his prophecy, the line of popes will end, abruptly, with the next
pope. He was described in the prophesies of St. Malachy as Gloria Olivae
(the glory of the olive).
Lightning strikes St Peter's Basilica
as Pope resigns
sajal14372 - Published on Feb 11, 2013
Pope
Benedict has shocked a billion Roman Catholics around the world, and
his closest advisers, by announcing that he will resign at the end of
this month. Within hours of Pope Benedict announcing his resignation,
lightning struck St Peter's Basilica. The Pope, who is 85 years old, has
been the head of the Church since 2005.
The Prophecy of the Popes -112 Popes
After
Pope John Paul II there are only two left in Malachy's prophecy, "the
glory of the olive" and "Peter the Roman." The latter will supposedly
lead the Church through many tribulations, concluding with the last
judgment.
The Order of Saint Benedict is also known as the Olivetans which many claim makes Malachy's prophecies correct. The next and final pope then should be "Peter Romanus".
The Order of Saint Benedict is also known as the Olivetans which many claim makes Malachy's prophecies correct. The next and final pope then should be "Peter Romanus".
So will Benedict’s successor be the last pope? The Irish seer of the 12th century has said it will be so. Time will tell.
St. Malachy's Prediction of 112th Pope FULFILLED !!!
The son of middle-class Italian immigrants, he denied himself the luxuries that previous cardinals in Buenos Aires enjoyed. He lived in a simple apartment, often rode the bus to work, cooked his own meals and regularly visited slums that ring Argentina's capital.
He considers social outreach, rather than doctrinal battles, to be the essential business of the church.
In choosing to call himself Francis, the new pope was associating himself with the much-loved Italian saint from Assisi known as a symbol of peace, poverty and simplicity. St. Francis was born to a wealthy family but renounced his wealth and founded the Franciscan order of friars; he wandered about the countryside preaching to the people in very simple language.
He was so famed for his sanctity that he was canonized just two years after his death in 1226.
St. Francis Xavier is another important namesake. One of the 16th-century founders of the Jesuit order, Francis Xavier was a legendary missionary who spread the faith as far as India and Japan — giving the new pope's name further resonance in an age when the church is struggling to maintain its numbers.
St. Malachy's Prediction of 112th Pope FULFILLED !!!
The son of middle-class Italian immigrants, he denied himself the luxuries that previous cardinals in Buenos Aires enjoyed. He lived in a simple apartment, often rode the bus to work, cooked his own meals and regularly visited slums that ring Argentina's capital.
He considers social outreach, rather than doctrinal battles, to be the essential business of the church.
In choosing to call himself Francis, the new pope was associating himself with the much-loved Italian saint from Assisi known as a symbol of peace, poverty and simplicity. St. Francis was born to a wealthy family but renounced his wealth and founded the Franciscan order of friars; he wandered about the countryside preaching to the people in very simple language.
He was so famed for his sanctity that he was canonized just two years after his death in 1226.
St. Francis Xavier is another important namesake. One of the 16th-century founders of the Jesuit order, Francis Xavier was a legendary missionary who spread the faith as far as India and Japan — giving the new pope's name further resonance in an age when the church is struggling to maintain its numbers.
Meet St. Malachy's Peter Romanus
Associated Press/Andrew Medichini - Pope Francis puts on his sash from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, who chose the name of Francis is the
266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.
(AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Catholics are still buzzing over his speech last year (2012) accusing fellow church
officials of hypocrisy for forgetting that Jesus Christ bathed lepers and ate
with prostitutes.
For years, as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the Argentine pastor took the bus to work, kissed the feet of AIDS patients and prayed with former prostitutes, eschewing the luxurious residence that would have been his due as archbishop of Buenos Aires.
Jesuits typically shun positions of authority in the church, instead offering their work in service to those in power.
In accepting the election, Pope Francis must have felt it "a strong call to service," an antidote to all those who speculated that the papacy was about a search for power.
For years, as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the Argentine pastor took the bus to work, kissed the feet of AIDS patients and prayed with former prostitutes, eschewing the luxurious residence that would have been his due as archbishop of Buenos Aires.
Jesuits typically shun positions of authority in the church, instead offering their work in service to those in power.
In accepting the election, Pope Francis must have felt it "a strong call to service," an antidote to all those who speculated that the papacy was about a search for power.
AlJazeeraEnglish Published on Mar 13, 2013
Argetinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio has been elected the 266th pope - leader of the 1.2bn Roman Catholic Church. Francis I was elected on Wednesday on the second day of the conclave, after receiving the required two-thirds majority, or at least 77 votes of the 115 cardinal electors from 48 countries. Francis I is the first Jesuit pope and first Latin American leader of the Catholic Church.
The "last" Pope referred to in the Scriptures is never said to be one of these two described in Saint Malachy's prophecy. It may rather be the next one, or one who shall persecute "Peter the Roman" - 112th Malachy's Pope, and not a regularly elected Pope. It shall be an usurper who shall seat on the throne of Peter by fraud not according to the rules of the Church. In other prophecies he is designated as the one who shall come and change the laws of the Church.
Among Malachy's prophesies was his prediction of the day and hour of his own death—and it was accurate.
Malachy had the gift of healing to aid the sick. In addition, he reported possessed the powers of levitation and clairvoyance. Numerous miracles are attributed to his ministry. He was also endowed with the gift of prophecy.
St. Bernard describes Saint Malachy as having noble birth, baptised Máel Máedóc (English: Malachy), trained under Imhar O’Hagan, subsequently Abbot of Armagh, ordained priest by St Cellach (Celsus) in 1119, spent nearly two years under St Malchus to perfect himself in sacred liturgy and theology.
Chosen Abbot of Bangor, in 1123, consecrated Bishop of Down and Connor, and, in 1132, he was promoted to the primacy of Armagh. St Bernard gives us many interesting anecdotes regarding St Malachy, and highly praises his zeal for religion both in Connor and Armagh. In 1127 he paid a second visit to Lismore and acted for a time as confessor to Cormac MacCarthy, Prince of Desmond. While Bishop of Down and Connor, he continued to reside at Bangor, and when some of the native princes sacked the two dioceses of Down and Connor, he brought the Bangor monks to Iveragh, County Kerry, where they were welcomed by now King Cormac. On the death of St Celsus (who was buried at Lismore in 1129), St Malachy was appointed Archbishop of Armagh, 1132, which dignity he accepted with great reluctance. Owing to intrigues, he was unable to take possession of his See for two years; even then he had to purchase the Bachal Isu (Staff of Jesus) from Niall, the usurping lay-primate.
He founded a priory of Austin Canons at Downpatrick, and was unceasing in his episcopal labours. Early in 1139 he journeyed to Rome, visiting St Bernard at Clairvaux. He petitioned Pope Innocent II for pallia for the Sees of Armagh and Cashel, and was appointed legate for Ireland. On his return visit to Clairvaux he obtained five monks for a foundation in Ireland, under Christian, an Irishman, as superior: thus arose the great Abbey of Mellifont in 1142. St Malachy set out on a second journey to Rome in 1148, but on arriving at Clairvaux he fell sick, and died in the arms of St Bernard, on 2 November 1148.
Malachy had the gift of healing to aid the sick. In addition, he reported possessed the powers of levitation and clairvoyance. Numerous miracles are attributed to his ministry. He was also endowed with the gift of prophecy.
St. Bernard describes Saint Malachy as having noble birth, baptised Máel Máedóc (English: Malachy), trained under Imhar O’Hagan, subsequently Abbot of Armagh, ordained priest by St Cellach (Celsus) in 1119, spent nearly two years under St Malchus to perfect himself in sacred liturgy and theology.
Chosen Abbot of Bangor, in 1123, consecrated Bishop of Down and Connor, and, in 1132, he was promoted to the primacy of Armagh. St Bernard gives us many interesting anecdotes regarding St Malachy, and highly praises his zeal for religion both in Connor and Armagh. In 1127 he paid a second visit to Lismore and acted for a time as confessor to Cormac MacCarthy, Prince of Desmond. While Bishop of Down and Connor, he continued to reside at Bangor, and when some of the native princes sacked the two dioceses of Down and Connor, he brought the Bangor monks to Iveragh, County Kerry, where they were welcomed by now King Cormac. On the death of St Celsus (who was buried at Lismore in 1129), St Malachy was appointed Archbishop of Armagh, 1132, which dignity he accepted with great reluctance. Owing to intrigues, he was unable to take possession of his See for two years; even then he had to purchase the Bachal Isu (Staff of Jesus) from Niall, the usurping lay-primate.
He founded a priory of Austin Canons at Downpatrick, and was unceasing in his episcopal labours. Early in 1139 he journeyed to Rome, visiting St Bernard at Clairvaux. He petitioned Pope Innocent II for pallia for the Sees of Armagh and Cashel, and was appointed legate for Ireland. On his return visit to Clairvaux he obtained five monks for a foundation in Ireland, under Christian, an Irishman, as superior: thus arose the great Abbey of Mellifont in 1142. St Malachy set out on a second journey to Rome in 1148, but on arriving at Clairvaux he fell sick, and died in the arms of St Bernard, on 2 November 1148.
St Malachy's feast is celebrated on 3 November, so it won't clash with All Souls Day. He is Patron Saint of the Archdiocese of Armagh and the Diocese of Down and Connor. Saint Malachy's Church, Belfast was intended to be the Cathedral Church of Down and Connor dedicated in honour of the Diocesan Patron. However, the Irish Famine broke out and the grand plans for the Saint Malachy's Cathedral were shelved in order to divert funds to the needy.
St.
Malachy's 111th Pope is Benedict XVI, the first pope in 600 years to
resign. Benedict will be known as "Pope Emeritus
Benedict XVI" or "Roman Pontiff emeritus Benedict XVI", be addresses as "Your Holiness," and be referred to as "His Holiness Benedict XVI".
Here's the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI last tweet:
Benedict XVI" or "Roman Pontiff emeritus Benedict XVI", be addresses as "Your Holiness," and be referred to as "His Holiness Benedict XVI".
Here's the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI last tweet:
Thank
you for your love and support. May you always experience the joy that
comes from putting Christ at the centre of your lives.
His Holiness
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. . .
a living Saint ! ! !
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