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Saint Malachy, Prophecies about 112 popes until the end of the world, the last five Popes
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Posted on 10/14/2007 8:25:58 PM PDT by Salvation

Saint Malachy 
Prophecies about 112 popes until the end of the world.

Note: The Church does not lean on private revelation for doctrinal matters, but it does not oppose to the faithful obtaining benefit from them so long as they don't go against our faith.  

This analysis focuses on the last five Popes in the context of the prophecies of Saint Malachy.

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Saint Malachy was born in Amagh Ireland in 1094, he lived a religious life as a monk, then he was ordained priest and finally Bishop. He was canonized in 1199 by Pope Clement III. His biography was compiled by Saint Bernard, a contemporaneous saint.

He made a pilgrimage to Rome and during the end of the year 1139 and the beginning of 1140 had a series of visions about 112 Popes from Celestine III, elected Pontiff in 1130 until the last Pope who is described in his list as Peter Romanus.

After the last Roman Pontiff, Saint Malachy predicts the end of the world.

The Benedictine historian Arnold Wion was the first person to mention these prophecies in his book Lignum Vitae, published in 1559.

These prophecies are short, but they have demonstrated to be very accurate, even though in the time of their publication they caused much controversy as some claimed that they were falsified.

The book of prophecies of Saint Malachy was published originally in 1969 by Colin Smythe Ltd. in England, with the title "Prophecies of St. Malachy and St. Columbkille."

Tan Books published the book in the United States in 1973 with the title "Prophecies of Saint Malachy" its author is Peter Bander.

The foreword reads like this:

In publishing THE PROPHECIES OF SAINT MALACHY, Colin Smythe Limited have produced an instructive and entertaining book.

There is great deal of instant information in Peter Bander's nutshell biographical accounts of the popes who occupied the Roman See since the year 1143 to our present time - and indeed of the antipopes as well. The remarkable way in which the visions St Malachy is alleged to have had, are shown to apply to the succesive individual popes is most amusing. Is it not the case to repeat: "Se non e vero, e ben trovato"? (If it is not true, it is well rhymed)

Whatever one may think of the genuineness of the prophecies attributed to Saint Malachy, here is a fascinating study which provides the curious reader with much profit and pleasure.

Archbishop H.E. Cardinale
Apostolic Nuncio to Belgium and Luxemburg, until recently Apostolic Delegate to Great Britain.

It is curious to think that whenever there is a Conclave, the Cardinals read these prophecies of the saint, and even though they are not ecclesiastic authority they give an idea of what has happen and of what is to occur.

Prophecies of Saint Malachy

This study is an analysis based on private revelation and observations of what is taking place now. It is not to be taken as an official position of the Church. It is good to remind us of the words of the Lord: "stay awake."

The last five popes are mentioned with the following titles: 
Flos Florum
De medietate Lunae
De Labore Solis
Gloria Olivae
Petrus Romanus


Flos Florum - Flower of flowers

Saint Malachy Prophecies, Popes, end of the worldPope Paul VI 
Pontiff from 1963 to 1978. 

Giovanni Battista Montini. In his coat of arms there are three "fleurs de lis"

With great success he concluded Vatican Council II, he made rigorous reforms to the Roman Curia, he traveled the five continents and was called peregrine pope .  In 1965 he was well received and accepted at his address to the UN. Author of the encyclicals
opulorum progressio (1967), Humanae vitae July 24, 1968. He died in August 6, 1978, feast of the Transfiguration.

De medietate Lunae - Of the half moon

Saint Malachy Prophecies,Popes, end of the worldPapa Juan Pablo I ' Abino Luciani
Pontiff for 33 days.

He was born on 17 of October 1912 in Forno di Canale, called now Canale de Agordo, he was baptized the same day by his midwife, for fear of his death, he was later baptized by a priest.

After a life dedicated to the Church as a priest, he was elected Pope during the second day of the Conclave in August 26, 1978. He died of cardiac attack in September 28 1978, thirty three days after the beginning of his papacy.

"De la media luna" Of the half moon is a very accurate description regarding his beginning and also his short pontificate. Even his name Abino Luciani means white light, it has been mentioned that the most important events of his life took place in dates of half moon.


De Labore Solis -
From the toil of the sun - or - Of the eclipse of the sun.

Pope  John Paul II 
Pontiff from 1978 to 2005

This description fits John Paul II perfectly, since he emerged as a especial light for the Catholic Church, promoting the faith from all angles. The works of John Paul II were truly the work of God, the labor of the sun.

The second meaning of "De labore solis" is a solar eclipse, in which the sun seems to struggle in order to give its light. Perhaps the fact that John Paul II, was a very Marian Pope who had a special devotion to the Virgin Mary, the woman clothed with the sun that appears in the Apocalypse, suggests that the sun (Our Lord) has been temporarily eclipsed by the moon (Our Lady). 

John Paul II was a great humanist and peacemaker, a traveler Pope, proclaimer of the gospel in more than 130 countries throughout the world, author of many apostolic letters, encyclicals and books. Canonizer of more saints in his pontificate than any other Pope in all history. During his last years as Pope he concluded his pontificate proclaiming the Holy Trinity, the Virgin Mary and the Eucharist.

Year 1997. God the Son
Year 1998. God the Holy Spirit

Year 1999. God the Father
Year 2000 
24 December 1999 - 6 January 2001Great Jubilee. 

Year 2002-2003. Year of the Holy Rosary, institution of the Luminous mysteries.16 October 2002 - 31 October 2003
Year 2005. The Holy Eucharist.
17 October 2004 - 29 October 2005

Gloria Olivae - The Glory of the olive

Benedict XVI 
Joseph Ratzinger
Starts Pontificate in April 2005

He chose his name in honor of Saint Benedict, author of the very strict rule of the Benedictines.

His motto is "Co-worker of the Truth."

He has been known even before becoming Pope as a conservative man, ready to defend the Catholic principles that represent the truth of the teachings of Christ.

Our new Pontiff is covered under the sign of the olive according to the prophecies of St. Malachy

The branches of the olive were symbols of peace and victory for Noah after the flood. Throughout history, we know that olive branches have made crowns for kings and athletes as symbols of power and glory. The olive tree thrives in silent areas, such as the garden of olives where Jesus suffered his agony before being arrested by the soldiers.

Olive oil has anointed kings, saints, popes and in a especial way all Christians.

The leaves and the oil of the olive tree have medicinal properties, derived from the oleic acid which is an anti cancer component. The good kitchen cannot exist without olive oil. The best paints have olive oil base, to give them luster and to increase their durability.

The olive is a symbol of peace, abundance, glory and purification.

The Church has been through a period of light, and now is the the time to celebrate and pick up the fruits of the previous pontificate of John Paul. It is quite possible that they will bring many conversions and an increase in the faith especially from the young people.

With the purifying properties of the olive, our new Pontiff comes to challenge error.  He presents himself exposing the truth of our faith with a special courage, he is prepared to heal the cancer of heresy, the infection of apostasy and to promote the health of our Catholic faith.

According to the prophecies of Saint Malachy, Pope Benedict XVI is the Pope before the last one, named "Gloria Olivae" which means the glory of the olive, it is to be a time of glory and rejoicing for the true Church.   

Due to the straightforwardness of our new Pontiff, great opposition is expected, but the Spirit of God is with him and we are in good hands.

Petrus Romanus - Peter Roman

The apostle Peter was the first Pope of the Church, elected directly by our Lord Jesus Christ:

You are Peter, the rock. On this rock I will build my Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the Kingdom, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in Heaven, whatever you loose on earth will be loose in Heaven. (Matthew 16:18-19)

Peter, the same as Christ, drank of the same chalice of suffering when he died as a martyr.

The body of Christ, the Church represents our Lord Jesus Christ.

The last two pontiffs will have to face the fury of the enemy who will make a violent persecution to Christianity. Faithful as Peter, the last Pontiff will take care of his flock in the midst of the attacks of the enemy. 

2 Thessalonians 3-4 speaks of the apostasy of the last times before the second coming of Christ, when evil will be defying everything that is sacred. The man of iniquity, or the anti-Christ will take his seat in the temple of God. 

This does not necessarily means the embodiment of the devil but if could mean the evil that is being accepted broadly when human beings who are temples of the spirit of God are being desecrated by their own wickedness. 

Just as the Lord lived, taught us, gave us spiritual food and saved us by his death on the cross, the Church being the mystical body of Christ has a similar task. Therefore the church is to be persecuted, insulted and finally crucified, in preparation for the coming of the Lord.

But just as the Lord rose after his death, the Church will also be resurrected for the Glory of God.

No one knows the day nor the hour, but the Lord tells us to be ready.

The prophecies of Saint Malachy end like this:

In the persecution of the Holy Roman Church, there will reign Peter the Roman, who will feed his flock among many tribulations after which the seven hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people.



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To: nanetteclaret

We must pray for the full reunion of all Christian believers.


21 posted on 10/15/2007 7:55:43 AM PDT by Biggirl (A biggirl with a big heart for God's animal creation.)
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To: nanetteclaret
That is an unbelilevably hateful and uncharitable comment,

Remember the Inquisition.

22 posted on 10/15/2007 7:58:04 AM PDT by topcat54 ("Friends don't let friends listen to dispensationalists.")
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To: Salvation

Thanks for posting.

ping


23 posted on 10/15/2007 8:04:02 AM PDT by Cvengr (The violence of evil is met with the violence of righteousness, justice, love and grace.)
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To: HarleyD

**Maybe what Saint Malachy really meant is that it’s simply the end of the Catholic Church**

You forgot some of your Bible here, didn’t you?

“And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, 13 and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. “Matthew 16:18


24 posted on 10/15/2007 8:15:47 AM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Dominick

Interesting — the disclaimer at the top said that no endorsement had been made.


25 posted on 10/15/2007 8:18:49 AM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: nanetteclaret
To the contrary, the Protestant “system” is founded upon division. Your “raison d’etre” is to protest the Roman Catholic Church - not to proclaim Jesus. If it were, you would obey His words and be joined to His Church (see Matthew 16:17-19).

Gentler words, same venom. You're not in a position to criticize others.

27 posted on 10/15/2007 8:46:48 AM PDT by Glenmerle
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To: Coyoteman
Religious belief does not constitute scientific evidence, nor does it convey scientific knowledge.

Kindly provide scientific that it is objectively wrong to commit murder.

Thank you.

28 posted on 10/15/2007 8:48:57 AM PDT by Zionist Conspirator (Vehe'emin BaShem; vayachsheveha lo tzedaqah.)
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To: topcat54
Remember the Inquisition.

Remember the English martyrs.

29 posted on 10/15/2007 8:55:41 AM PDT by Campion
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To: Campion
Remember the Inquisition.

Remember the English martyrs.

Remember the Waldensians and the Huguenots. And on and on we go.

30 posted on 10/15/2007 9:19:01 AM PDT by Glenmerle
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To: topcat54

Would you please clarify for all on this thread what you mean by the phrase “whoring church?” I want to make sure that we all know exactly what you mean.


31 posted on 10/15/2007 9:19:51 AM PDT by nanetteclaret (Our Lady's Hat Society)
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To: Glenmerle

My statement was not venomous. I am merely speaking the truth. Sorry it hurts.


32 posted on 10/15/2007 9:21:43 AM PDT by nanetteclaret (Our Lady's Hat Society)
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To: nanetteclaret
My statement was not venomous. I am merely speaking the truth. Sorry it hurts.

That's cute. "Sorry it hurts." The refuge of someone without an argument. It doesn't hurt, it's sad. Every bit as sad as the "whoring church" comment you objected to. Protestant churches are "whoring" as far as you're concerned -- why not come out and say what you mean? And why object to someone who, in essence, says to you what you say to others?

33 posted on 10/15/2007 9:25:43 AM PDT by Glenmerle
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To: Biggirl
We must pray for the full reunion of all Christian believers.

I'm with you there. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

34 posted on 10/15/2007 9:27:43 AM PDT by pray4liberty (Watch and pray.)
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To: Glenmerle; Religion Moderator
Whoring is something that some girls do in clubs, in dresses that are too tight. When people make this claim, it’s because they are parroting someone else's words.

If we want to throw (crap) at each other on this website that was founded for conservative common cause, then the idiots who hold no God, no Church and no Country will win.

35 posted on 10/15/2007 9:51:25 AM PDT by Dominick ("Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought." - JP II)
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To: Dominick
If we want to throw (crap) at each other on this website that was founded for conservative common cause, then the idiots who hold no God, no Church and no Country will win.

My point is that nanetteclaret was saying the same thing -- not using that particular offensive word, but saying the same thing. I see it all the time in the Religion forum. Why didn't you object to what she said? Or do you agree with her? Why does it take someone plaining saying what others say in a more coy way for you to complain to the moderator?

36 posted on 10/15/2007 9:58:08 AM PDT by Glenmerle
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To: topcat54
I too pray that whatever the good “saint” saw, it involved the end of the apostate, whorish RC system.

Before your post gets pulled, I would like everyone to take a good look at what a great Christian post looks like.

37 posted on 10/15/2007 10:04:11 AM PDT by Rutles4Ever (Ubi Petrus, ibi ecclesia, et ubi ecclesia vita eterna)
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To: Glenmerle
And on and on we go.

Exactly my point, thank you. See Romans 12:14-21 for a more detailed discussion.

38 posted on 10/15/2007 10:06:26 AM PDT by Campion
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To: topcat54
t’s amazing that followers of the “one true church” (tm) would be mesmerized

You're assuming facts not in evidence.

Your comment (whatever it is, I read no further) is therefore pointless.

39 posted on 10/15/2007 10:11:28 AM PDT by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: HarleyD

That’s impossible. Peter the Roman is code for Jesus Himself - the last Pope (when He comes to judge the world).

Whether or not St. Malachy’s prophecies indicate that Peter the Roman is the “next” pope AND the “last pope” is debatable. Since the “last pope” is not numbered, it’s been theorized that the popes between “Glory of the Olive” and “Peter the Roman” were simply not prophesied.

At any rate, it’s only pious speculation to try and divine Malachy’s meaning. We know how the story ends.


40 posted on 10/15/2007 10:14:20 AM PDT by Rutles4Ever (Ubi Petrus, ibi ecclesia, et ubi ecclesia vita eterna)
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