diehli Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 When I first saw the new Pope I knew something was off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 It is an uncanny resemblance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted April 29, 2005 Author Share Posted April 29, 2005 His Wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=...&oldid=12526972 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Here is an interesting quote from the doomsayers and prophetics "The prophecy -- widely dismissed by scholars as a hoax -- is attributed to St. Malachy, an Irish archbishop recognized by members of the Church for his ability to read the future. Benedict, believers say, fits the description of the second-to-last pope listed under the prophecy before the Last Judgement, when the bible says God separates the wicked from the righteous at the end of time. "The Old Testament states: 'believe his prophets and you will prosper' -- so believe it. We are close to the return of the Judge of the nations. Christ is coming," wrote one Internet post by the Rev. Pat Reynolds. "Thank God for the witness of St. Malachy." St. Malachy was said to have had a vision during a trip to Rome around 1139 of the remaining 112 Popes. The new pope would be number 111 on that list, and is described in a text attributed to St. Malachy as the "Glory of the Olive." To connect Benedict, a pale, bookish German, to anything olive takes some imagination. But Malachy-watchers point to the choice of the name Benedict -- an allusion to the Order of Saint Benedict, a branch of which is known as the Olivetans. "When (he) chose the name Benedict XVI, this was seen as fulfilling the prophecy for this pope," wrote one entry on www.wikipedia.org. Benedict said that he chose the name partly in honor of Pope Benedict XV (1914-1922), calling him a "courageous prophet of peace." On Wednesday, Benedict dedicated his papacy to "the service of reconciliation and harmony between peoples." "Perhaps Benedict XVI will be a peacemaker in the Church or in the world, and thus carry the olive branch," speculated www.catholic-pages.com. Another site, www.bibleprobe.com, went even further, showing a picture of Benedict holding olive branches in March during Palm Sunday celebrations. "Is this the Pope of Peace (olive)?" it asked in the caption. Critics widely dismiss the Malachy prophecy as a forgery and possible propaganda meant to influence a 16th century conclave. Doses of skepticism even appear on the most energetic Malachy web pages. But believers point out similarities between the prophecy's descriptions and past pontificates. Pope John Paul II, number 110, was described in the prophecy as "de labore solis" -- or "of the labor of the sun." He was born on May 18, 1920, the same day as a solar eclipse. The pontiff was buried on April 8, 2005 -- the same day as a partial eclipse, visible in the Americas. More pressing for doomsayers are the prophecy's references to the last Pope on the list, Peter the Roman, who will lead the Church before "the formidable judge will judge his people." Since Benedict is already 78 years old, they say Peter the Roman must be coming soon, and with him, the end of the world. "His reign will only last a few years at most. This signals that we are living in what may be the end of days as we know it," said one Web Site entry by someone calling himself SmartBob."" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 At his age (and other considerations), I give him six years max. Maybe less. An interim Pope at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted April 29, 2005 Author Share Posted April 29, 2005 attributed to St. Malachy <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Whoops... they forgot the "r" before the "c". At his age (and other considerations), I give him six years max. Maybe less. An interim Pope at best. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've got 4... who wants to start a pool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 I am also familiar with St Malachy and his predictions. Regarding the "olive connection", I have read some believe the "olive" generally symbolizes Israel or Jews. The new pope has a number of connections to the Jews: He was in the Hitler youth and served in the German Army during the years of the Holocaust, and now is extending some forms of reconciliation toward the Jews. I did just about fall off my chair when I heard he had taken the name "Benedict"... exactly as malachy had predicted. If this pope is that one, the next pope will be the final one who will be in place during the Tribulation, which are the seven years of horrific suffering the earth will endure before Christ returns to end the Earth Age. God only knows (literally) how many years we have until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 At his age (and other considerations), I give him six years max. Maybe less. An interim Pope at best. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He has even said he considers himself to be a "transitional" pope. He also said he never wanted the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carinab Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 I'd comment but I'm not quite riding that one way elevator to hell yet... Although someone keeps trying to invite me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 Sounds pretty definitive to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 So I've got how long to get to GM???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 If this pope is that one, the next pope will be the final one who will be in place during the Tribulation, which are the seven years of horrific suffering the earth will endure before Christ returns to end the Earth Age. So I've got how long to get to GM???? Well, I figure the "seven years of horrific suffering" don't necessarily mean we have to quit shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 If this pope is that one, the next pope will be the final one who will be in place during the Tribulation, which are the seven years of horrific suffering the earth will endure before Christ returns to end the Earth Age. So I've got how long to get to GM???? Well, I figure the "seven years of horrific suffering" don't necessarily mean we have to quit shooting. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was thinking I need to be a much better shooter by then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 "God only knows (literally) how many years we have until then." Not very many, from the sound of it...!!!! (Should we start a pool about that, too...?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8shooter Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 I'd comment but I'm not quite riding that one way elevator to hell yet... Although someone keeps trying to invite me! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My mother always told me, Heaven don't want you and Hell is scared you'll take over. The limo driver piled the last of the Pope's luggage into the trunk, yet the Pope still stood on the curb, not moving. "We really should be going, Your Holiness," said the driver. "Every day I get driven around; I never get to drive myself, would you be so kind as to let me drive today?" queried the Pope. The driver, thinking he can lose his job. declines, but after persistent requests from the Pope he finally agrees. The Pope accelerates out the gates toward the expressway, the driver immediately regretting the decision to hand over the keys. Motoring down the expressway at 105 mph, flashing lights appear in the rearview mirror. The officer on the scene requests the driver’s license, but seeing who it is retreats to his car to request instructions from his chief. "Chief, I have pulled over a limo doing 105." "So book them, write the ticket," replies the Chief. "But I think it's someone important." "Who, the Mayor?" "No, higher." "The Governor?" "No, higher." "Well, who is it? Not the President?" "No, I think it’s God. He has the Pope as a chauffeur." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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