"In all of Christ's disciples the Spirit arouses the desire to be peacefully united, in the manner determined by Christ, as one flock under one shepherd. The journey of the Church, especially in our own time, is marked by the sign of ecumenism: Christians are seeking ways to restore that unity which Christ implored from the Father for his disciples on the day before his Passion: 'That they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me, and I in you that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me' (Jn. 17:21). The unity of Christ's disciples, therefore, is a great sign given in order to kindle faith in the world while their division constitutes a scandal" (Redemptoris Mater, St. John Paul II).

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

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Listen (Receive the Word via audio.)

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

"I in them and thou in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that thou hast sent me and hast loved them even as thou hast loved me" (Joh 17:23).

To whom is Jesus speaking, here? What is He talking about in this verse? When Jesus prays, are His prayers always answered? Why? How? Where in your life is there marked disunity? What does this verse say about that?

What are you thinking and feeling as you re-read Jesus' prayer, above? What do you want to say to Him about that?

Verbalize (Pray about your thoughts and emotions.)

Remembering that He loves you and that you are in His presence, talk to God about the particulars of your O – Observe step. You may want to write your reflections in your LOVE the Word® journal. Or, get a free journal page and guide in the right-hand margin.

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

Come, Lord Jesus, come! Amen +

What we discussed | Show Notes

Scripture References for the Show

Revelation 2-3, 11, 17

Daniel 7

Overview:

Minutes 00:12:00 – Update to 2021 current events

Minutes 12:01-24:00 – Prophecies from the Deposit of Faith, Church Fathers, and Church history; the seven churches in Revelation as the seven eras of Church history 

Minutes 24:01-36:00 – Era of the Father, the OT; Era of the Son, the Gospels and the Church to the present; Era of the Holy Spirit and Mary, the Age of Peace/Era of Peace/Great Revival/Second Harvest/New Evangelization

Minutes 36:01-48:00 – Second Ecumenical Council during the Era of Peace, characteristics of that era

Sonja's Important Eschatological Qualification

Catholic eschatology is what's called "speculative theology." This designation means little has been defined by the Magisterium concerning the end times, so the subject is open for speculation and development by Catholics seeking truth via Sacred Tradition (history) and Sacred Scripture. I attempt throughout the series to make clear what is public revelation and therefore part of the Deposit of Faith, and what is approved private revelation and not a matter of adherence.

Dr. Scott Hahn most recently put forth the liturgical and historical interpretation of the B...