“The good will be martyred, the Holy Father will have much to suffer, and various nations will be destroyed…But in the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph…and a certain period of peace will be granted to the world. Do you want to learn a prayer?” the vision asked. “Yes we do!” the children responded. “When you recite the Rosary, say at the end of each decade: ‘Oh My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy'” (Third Apparition of Our Lady at Fatima).

Public revelation in Christ (Apostolic Tradition and Scripture) takes primary place in discerning end times events and prophecies. Not Marian apparitions, contemporary prophets, or fascinating modern predictions. 

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Observe (Connect the passage to your life and recent events.)

“And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come” (Matt 24:10-14).

Jesus said that just before the Era of Peace, "The love of many will grow cold" specifically because lawlessness and lack of justice has increased. That stops me in my tracks, because the past year to now has grown increasingly difficult to endure charitably. 

Where has your love grown cold? Social media? Home? Marketplace? Work? With relatives? What do you want to say to Him about that?

Verbalize (Pray about your thoughts and emotions.)

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Entrust (May it be done to me according to your word!)

Lord, give me more of You, so that I may have more love. Amen +

What we discussed | Show Notes

Scripture References for the Show

2 Thessalonians 2:15, Hold fast to the traditions, both oral and written, because there will be a deception in the end times.

Daniel 12:10, In the end, none of the wicked shall understand; but those who are wise shall understand.

Overview:

Minutes 00:12:00 – Paul's exhortation in Thessalonians on end times.

Minutes 12:01-24:00 – Some rules for interpretation.

Minutes 24:01-36:00 – Public revelation in Christ (Apostolic Tradition and Scripture) takes primary place in understanding end times events and prophecies. Not Marian apparitions, contemporary prophets, or fascinating modern predictions. 

Minutes 36:01-48:00 – What is private revelation? What's the difference in public and private revelation? When are private revelations trustworthy? and how do we interpret such prophecies?

Sonja's Important Eschatological Qualification

Catholic eschatology is what's called "speculative theology." This designation means little has been defined ...