It would be beneficial for any reader of this article to understand the history of Russia. Prior to the Bolshevik revolution Russia was an Orthodox Christian nation. The Tsars were Christian. The Bolsheviks were not, and a great part of their attacks were against the Christian faith, as much as against the rule of the Tsar. Many of the so-called "pogroms" that occurred during the period from 1900 to 1917 were instigated by Bolshevik attacks against Christian celebrations, processions, etc. In my opinion, the prophecy of Fatima was directed to the Bolsheviks and their anti-Christ persecutions of the normal Russian people and the Christian church. And, I would ask the author to please NOT conflate the Soviet Union with Russia. The 2 are not the same. This continues in our mainstream news media. Russia was not the Soviet Union, and the Soviet Union was not Russia., although it included the Russian country. By and large, the ethnic Russian people never wanted what the Bolsheviks were peddling. If you want to understand this important period in the history of the world, which continues to affect us today, I strongly urge you read "200 Years Together", by Aleksander Solzhenitsyn. This work will enlighten you to the facts of that horrible period from 1905 to 1920.
Well stated and I appreciate the distinction. The prophecy specifically stated Russia, so I kept it as such. The dive into the specifics of the Bolshevik Revolution is something I’ve not done with depth but I am curious and may look into it. However, there are far wiser and better voices out there on this subject than myself.
Unmentioned is Pope John Paul II 's Marion Year in 1987-1988. During that time we were encourage to pray for the conversion of Russia and her consecration to the Blessed Mother. Barely a year later, the Berlin Wall fell and the Soviet union started to disintegrate.
I firmly believe that a billion Catholics prayed that into happening.
One hundred years is like just a second to God, who always has been, is now, and always will be. We are now living in the New Testament period, of Gods' experiment with mankind, the first being the Old Testament times. Giving mankind free will, seems to be a failure also, since we are all too prone to submit to the easy way out, ignoring the life instructions, given in his Word. God loves us so, and repeatedly warns us. Take heed of the many warnings, repent, pray, and be ready for when He comes. Thank you, PM, and bless you, your family, and your ministry.
It would be beneficial for any reader of this article to understand the history of Russia. Prior to the Bolshevik revolution Russia was an Orthodox Christian nation. The Tsars were Christian. The Bolsheviks were not, and a great part of their attacks were against the Christian faith, as much as against the rule of the Tsar. Many of the so-called "pogroms" that occurred during the period from 1900 to 1917 were instigated by Bolshevik attacks against Christian celebrations, processions, etc. In my opinion, the prophecy of Fatima was directed to the Bolsheviks and their anti-Christ persecutions of the normal Russian people and the Christian church. And, I would ask the author to please NOT conflate the Soviet Union with Russia. The 2 are not the same. This continues in our mainstream news media. Russia was not the Soviet Union, and the Soviet Union was not Russia., although it included the Russian country. By and large, the ethnic Russian people never wanted what the Bolsheviks were peddling. If you want to understand this important period in the history of the world, which continues to affect us today, I strongly urge you read "200 Years Together", by Aleksander Solzhenitsyn. This work will enlighten you to the facts of that horrible period from 1905 to 1920.
Well stated and I appreciate the distinction. The prophecy specifically stated Russia, so I kept it as such. The dive into the specifics of the Bolshevik Revolution is something I’ve not done with depth but I am curious and may look into it. However, there are far wiser and better voices out there on this subject than myself.
Unmentioned is Pope John Paul II 's Marion Year in 1987-1988. During that time we were encourage to pray for the conversion of Russia and her consecration to the Blessed Mother. Barely a year later, the Berlin Wall fell and the Soviet union started to disintegrate.
I firmly believe that a billion Catholics prayed that into happening.
Makes a lot of sense and we do know it is coming. The prayer with this writing is perfect (as usual). Thank you for your writings.
One hundred years is like just a second to God, who always has been, is now, and always will be. We are now living in the New Testament period, of Gods' experiment with mankind, the first being the Old Testament times. Giving mankind free will, seems to be a failure also, since we are all too prone to submit to the easy way out, ignoring the life instructions, given in his Word. God loves us so, and repeatedly warns us. Take heed of the many warnings, repent, pray, and be ready for when He comes. Thank you, PM, and bless you, your family, and your ministry.
Amen.
Here is what three of my friends had to say on this topic:
“Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Winston Churchill
“People continually repeat the same mistakes because they don't understand the underlying principles.” R. Buckminster Fuller
“History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” Mark Twain
Love the prayer. 🙏