This situation with Ireland really saddens me...this generalized apostasy happening all across the world...must really make Satan and his cohorts raise a chorus of evil triumphant clamor. I spoke with a holy Dominican priest from Ireland this past Friday asking if the Irish would vote yes...he just sadly shook his head yes. Neither of us decided to elaborate as a foreboding sense of defeat was all to real. I ask we all offer a rosary in reparation for the Irish people.
I suppose it is just like a parent who first kindly asks his child to do or not do something. But if that child refuses to listen then the parent has to take action. Not to condemn, but to forcefully correct that child. This is why God will bring about the Tribulation because some will only repent and convert after much punishment.
Yes, furthermore: God must think of the souls that may be lost to ongoing sin -for what good is that- whom does that benefit: The devil. Many will accept sin. They will call good bad and vise versa. There will be very few good lights. Many so called shepherds will cave in to pressures of modern day immoral agendas. Good shepherds will be searched for but few will be found. God bless!
Fr. Shenan Boquet, on calling Good bad: http://gloria.tv/media/3j19fz5hLkb Fr. Shenan J. Boquet, the President of Human Life International. Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/blog/matt...-religious-freedom-for-ireland/#ixzz3b0591Yn6
Fr. Shenan Boquet...he was on Women of Grace (EWTN) all last week, what a wise Priest! the 5 (30 min) sows can be wathced on womenofgrace web site
I've just recently come across him.. delightful! From what I have read and watched of him; he seems like a wise soul. More please! God bless!
Fr Shenan and Cardinal Burke in March for Life in Rome 2015 http://www.hli.org/2015/05/the-spirit-of-the-synod-and-romes-march-for-life/
Hmm.. that gave me pause. While I understand why he would say that I however believe that the Spirit of God is working away inside the church. BUT. not in all sadly!
page 98 new forum on pope Francis...scroll to prepare to be Martyrs post This defeat in Ireland is bitter for ALL of us! We must not loose heart as our Holy Father tells us not to be scandalized by events, “Thanks to the strength given them by the Holy Spirit they were not scandalized. They died with the name of Jesus on their lips,” the Pope said. “This is the strength of the Spirit. The testimony. Martyrdom is the supreme testimony.”Monday's homily was centered on the day's Mass readings, specifically the Gospel of John in which Jesus speaks of the Holy Spirit descending: “When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me. And you will also testify” (John 15:26-27). The Church is guided along a journey by the Holy Spirit, the Pope said, who serves as our companion, while defending us from “the scandal of the cross.” The cross is a scandal for the Jews who “ask for signs,” the pontiff observed. On the other hand, for the pagan Greeks “who ask for knowledge and new ideas,” the cross is foolishness. The Holy Father also spoke of the “scandal of persecution” in reference to those who preach the Gospel. “This happened to me – Jesus says – it will happen to you too – the persecutions, the tribulations – but do not be scandalized: the Holy Spirit will guide us and help us understand.” http://www.ewtnnews.com/catholic-news/Vatican.php?id=12059 Be at Peace my Brother, our Lord is coming to save us...
We mourn for a bit, but we need to arise and need to gird ourselves in the Holy Armor of God. I'm at peace as I believe God is lifting the fog and making very clear the battle lines. Peace and Courage friends.
Every Irish person should write to their TD expressing disgust that not one of them stood up for the truth. We have been through months of lies, bullying, intimidation, and hate mongering. This campaign has been funded and planned from outside our country assisted by craven politician s. Every union and representative body, all children's charities, celebrities, all media and social groups advocated 'yes'. A few courageous people took on the task of representing the 'no' side. They were abused and vilified. Democracy is a joke in this country. It's amazing that 40% still voted no. They are not represented by anyone. People who voted no are very angry and on social media they are getting ready for the next shot. If this agenda is brought to schools. There will be civil disobedience. 40% is a lot of people and they have gone against the onslaught so they are determined. It's not over yet!
Just like here. In the US, all the "progressive social issues" are on the table - SSM, abortion, and euthanasia - all on the table now.
In praying the Mercy Chaplet today, I got stuck (in meditation ) on Jesus before Pilate thru the whole Chaplet. I know the devil is tormenting you with ideas of, if I did this or said that or did this ... pay no mind! This vote is a clear cut example of Jesus before Pilate! were all on the road to Calvary... this very day as Jesus was brought before Pilate, and Pilate asked ,which of these shall I free, Jesus or Barabus? the Irish government was PILATE !!! and the crowds jerr'd set Barabus free, we have NO King but Ceaser! be at PEACE, my Irish friends in the Lord! You stood in the crowd with our Lady and St John and chanted , set our Lord Jesus free ! remember the words of Blessed Mother Theresa, God doesn't ask us to be successful, He asks us to be Faithful! and that you all did....ponder
Aaah you've got your thinking hat on.. bless your heart and mind. Yes I can see similarities. God Bless!
I can just say WOW, so glad you shared that..... One positive I see is we have a good idea of the numbers now 38 / 62 , 38 against, which is actually a good amount. Even if our prayers were used to help make them more devout we have a great army in the making now.
