I don't know how accurate the information is, but it's very good news. 'Massive Wave' of Iranians Coming to Christ Iranians Losing Faith in Islam and Turning to Jesus
It sounds accurate. My understanding is that Islam is currently growing as a whole, but only because of birth rates. As Muslims become grown, they leave the faith in droves and because of this islamic leadership is desperately trying to patch the leaks. This phenomena isn't localized to Iran either, but is a world wide issue. Especially with the advent of social media, people can now seek out answers to questions they might have regarding islam. My understanding is the quran is replete with obvious contradictions that lead people to walk away from it too. Then there are people, such as Sam Shamoun, who regularly destroys the greatest islamic apologists and is getting massive attention (positive and negative). On top of this, many Muslims are receiving visits from Our Lord Jesus and Our Lady, bringing about further conversions. The trend of people walking away from islam appears to be getting stronger over time as well.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ex-Muslims This is well worth reading if anyone is interested in the subject of Muslims leaving the faith. One of the things I found curious is that islamic leaders are not only afraid of people leaving islam for obvious reasons, but also because ex-muslims provide materials which illustrate the systemic problems regarding islam. The more ex-muslims the more of these materials exist.
The wikipedia page calls this a conspiracy theory that started in Europe and spread to North America. That's interesting, but at the same time disingenuous since this Kalergi guy flat out says that's what will happen in the book he himself wrote. It certainly does not appear to be a conspiracy theory, given what's happening in the world at this point in time/history. Take a small "microcosm" of world history, as in Ireland. Nothing that happened to the Irish people had anything to do with so called "white supremacy". How could it? But it sure had a lot to do with being anti-Catholic and anti-Irish. It's like they are now using the term "nazi" to polarize people, since the majority of people automatically recoil (as they should) when they hear the word. How any person who happens to be caucasian, or whatever colour their skin, buys into the narrative being pushed now by groups like the SPLC or Hope not Hate is beyond me ~ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalergi_Plan
To add to the above: In Jesus time in this world, there were the pagans (gentiles), and there were the Jewish people. Jesus himself was Jewish. The Jewish faith at the time of Our Lord was splintering ~ there were Pharisees, Sadducees, the Zealots, etc. Much like with Christianity today; many sects. Today we see our Holy Church, having been bombarded by the enemy, split into many camps; our very leaders themselves in some cases taking axes to the Barque. It's maddening to say the least. Imho, this is truly a time in which Good vs Evil is right there in everyone's face. The Boat is rocking and creaking and it's scary at times. But in the end, we follow Christ ~ so we rejoice through the troubles. He is the One who will clear the Temple of the money changers, the usurpers. Count on it. Imo, our job is to bring who we are able back into the Barque, while labouring to make sure we ourselves don't lose our footing and slide off into the abyss. The Rosary is our ladder, our rope that tethers us safely to the Barque, and every prayer is a lifeline either for ourselves or others.....
It's a load of baloney. If we were to dig deep enough, we'd likely find that the people behind the demonstrations have already drafted the laws restricting everyone's freedom of speech and assembly. The Goebels tactic of controlling the masses through fear never fails to deliver. If we fear Muslims enough we won't be too bothered about the forever wars killing them by the millions in their own countries. Calling leaders of other countries dictators or communists justifies sanctions, driving people into poverty and provides excuses for regime change and getting control of the country's natural resources. We can even declare our Christian bona fides by cheerleading genocide in the name of Jesus. Who are these immigrants replacing but generations who were denied life by contraception or abortion? It's not Muslims we need to beware of but our home grown sell-out hypocrites.
This is truth. Whether it's Ireland, Canada or the USA or wherever. Our cultures, our peace, everywhere are under attack. It's patently blatant. A cardinal invoked a blessing at a certain ongoing event this week, where right outside there was a van offering what is referred to as "healthcare". It's difficult not to wonder if he walked by it on his way in. The more that stuff surfaces, the quicker it will be flushed away.....The fact that things are not at their worst at this point though, is terrifying.......
I was praying for Cardinal Cupich a lot today. I just feel so sorry for him. Hell is more to be feared than anything. May God have mercy on his poor soul . It all reminds me of the Scripture, 'Those who deny me before men I will deny before mu Father in heaven'
Thank you for saying this. It was/is still difficult for me, at least, to wrap my head around a prince of the Church acting as if there is no hell. It is the right thing to pray for him Padraig.
We can't be sure that this isn't as bad as it gets us in these times. God can bring good from the worst situations. We'll just have to trust that He will give us the grace to cope with whatever lies ahead. We also shouldn't lose hope that things could change for the better.
Ended up watching all of that video Carmelite. Very interesting. Googled "45 goals of communism" a few minutes ago and here they all are in the first result https://www.marxists.org/subject/art/literature/children/ref/gov/gov1.html
I used to be very impressed by American priests like Frs. Heilman and Ripperger, nodding my head in agreement when they denounced BLM violence and taking the knee, or when they expressed discomfort at the governance of the Church under Pope Francis. Now I can't find a single statement from any of them denouncing unequivocally their country's participation in the genocide in Palestine. That genocide is the manifestation of evil that every priest, especially every American priest, should be condemning at every opportunity, yet the best any of them can muster is a vague, generic denunciation of violence. What's wrong with them? The whole world can see it. Are they blind? Why would any young Catholic bother paying attention to anything they say when they can't find it in themselves to condemn the greatest evil happening in the world today with the enthusiastic participation of every agency of the State funded by their taxes? Evil triumphs when the good do or say nothing. In America's case the evil may become a communist US. Now it's a genocidal, money loving, hubristic and paranoid US. If communism does take hold in America, the good priests might find themselves reflecting on why a younger generation found communism more appealing than what you have now, and priests like Frs. Heilman might be left wondering whether their silence on genocide helped bring to pass what they feared most. I'll probably regret posting this message but it's so frustrating and makes me wonder whether there's an element in our Catholic Church that believes human beings in other countries to be created not quite in God's image and likeness.
Because war is evil. It kills. It maims. There is more genocide than just focusing on Palestine and Ukraine. There is genocide in Africa, South America, China, N.Korea, India, Pakistan etc. Not to mention the millions of babies being aborted all over the world. (25 abortions being celebrated with joy at the DNC convention this week). Euthanasia being promoted to kill the elderly, infirm, and mentally challenged. Where do you start? I do believe our good Priests are under tremendous pressure and preach to deaf ears. The change starts in our hearts and hit the floor praying. We need God’s help in all this mess we cannot do it ourselves. The battle between good and evil is so apparent. God will come to the rescue of humanity we are due for it. Pray for our Priests!!! They need us more than ever. QUOTE="Whatever, post: 456891, member: 7989"]I used to be very impressed by American priests like Frs. Heilman and Ripperger, nodding my head in agreement when they denounced BLM violence and taking the knee, or when they expressed discomfort at the governance of the Church under Pope Francis. Now I can't find a single statement from any of them denouncing unequivocally their country's participation in the genocide in Palestine. That genocide is the manifestation of evil that every priest, especially every American priest, should be condemning at every opportunity, yet the best any of them can muster is a vague, generic denunciation of violence. What's wrong with them? The whole world can see it. Are they blind? Why would any young Catholic bother paying attention to anything they say when they can't find it in themselves to condemn the greatest evil happening in the world today with the enthusiastic participation of every agency of the State funded by their taxes? Evil triumphs when the good do or say nothing. In America's case the evil may become a communist US. Now it's a genocidal, money loving, hubristic and paranoid US. If communism does take hold in America, the good priests might find themselves reflecting on why a younger generation found communism more appealing than what you have now, and priests like Frs. Heilman might be left wondering whether their silence on genocide helped bring to pass what they feared most. I'll probably regret posting this message but it's so frustrating and makes me wonder whether there's an element in our Catholic Church that believes human beings in other countries to be created not quite in God's image and likeness.[/QUOTE]
This sums it up. Everything is spiritual warfare at this point. I believe that even the vaccine was primarily spiritual warfare. I really like Padraig's suggestion of praying a novena to the Holy Spirit. I really am impressed and inspired by the miracles that happened at Muqattam mountaian, they remind me a lot of how Nineveh repented and were spared. I have been praying to the Holy Spirit in Rest recently, very simply repeating "veni Sancte Spiritus". It is amazing the miracles and challenges that come out of it. Simple things, but very good and rich none the less. While priests might not have all the answers, or be able to say everything in their hearts. I know that God can arrange all things for the good.
I can totally understand Whatever’s frustration. It gets me, too. I’m so shocked at how blind people can be. That’s when I have to pause and say , “Jesus I trust in you”.
