the reproach of Christ

1. Is the Antichrist in the world today? No. The current time period is not the time of the Antichrist, nor the time describing the events of his reign. That period of time is in the distant future. No person … Continue reading →

It is common in theology as in many other fields of knowledge to define specialized terms when teaching or explaining. Pope Francis has defined proselytize, as he uses the term, in the negative; then he uses evangelize in the positive. … Continue reading →

Pope Pius II: “Concerning the first part, a person who is aware of his own weaknesses does not get proud or elated when being praised. We know and recognize Our own weaknesses. We believe that the Good God has elevated … Continue reading →

China is likely to try to take control of Taiwan this year, 2023. Why? It would provide a substantial increase to China’s political, economic, and military power. [Note that this is not an eschatological prediction, just an evaluation of the … Continue reading →

The term Benevacantist refers to those Catholics who, between the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and his death (31 Dec 2022), claimed that Pope emeritus Benedict was still the Roman Pontiff. This claim implied (and often stated) that Pope Francis … Continue reading →

These predictions are speculative and fallible. I don’t have any ability to see or know the future. These are proposed possible events. I could certainly be wrong. But it is interesting to consider what may occur. 1. This might be … Continue reading →

Here is the news report. The Syro-Malabar Church, which regards St. Thomas the Apostle as its founder, is the second-largest of the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with Rome, after the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. The Church’s Synod … Continue reading →

My thoughts and opinions follow… The Church now refers to Fr. Pavone as Mr. Pavone, due to his laicization. I’ll refer to him as Fr. Pavone when speaking about him historically, that is, prior to his laicization — since he … Continue reading →

I am currently working on completing a book about the papacy, specifically the divinely-conferred gifts (charisms) given to every Pope. These gifts are closely related to the indefectibility of the Church. An important conclusion drawn from the many teachings of … Continue reading →

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POPE FRANCIS ANGELUS Saint Peter’s Square Sunday, 2 October 2022 Dear brothers and sisters, buongiorno! The course of the war in Ukraine has become so serious, devastating and threatening, as to cause great concern. Therefore, today I would like to … Continue reading →