An unheard of even happened a few weeks ago. Pope Benedict XVI resigned. It was the first time in history that death has not removed a pope from the Catholic Church. I found this very interesting. Especially in light of a prophecy given over 800 years ago by Saint Malacy. Though I'm not sure I believe all of this, I thought you might find it interesting!
Saint Malachy was known as great prophet.
During his life he received a vision showing him all the Popes
from his day to the end of time.
Malachy assigned short descriptions in Latin to each pope when he
committed his vision to paper. These mottoes usually refer to a family
name, birthplace, coat-of-arms, or office held before election to the
papacy. Some of the phrases are multiple prophecies, written with
ingenious word play.
Normally, I wouldn't believe this type of thing, though I do very much believe in the gift of prophesy. However, the Bible tells us that we can spot a true prophet if his prophecies come true. And amazingly through the centuries, St. Malachy's papal prophecies have!
Malachy's Prophecies - The Last 10 Popes
1. The Burning Fire. PIUS X. 1903-1914. This Pope showed a burning passion for spiritual renewal in the Church.
2. Religion Laid Waste. BENEDICT XV. 1914-1922. During this Pope's reign
saw Communism move into Russia where religious life was laid waste, and
World War I with the death of millions of Christians who were carnage
in Flanders Field and elsewhere.
3. Unshaken Faith. PIUS XI. 1922-1939. This Pope faced tremendous
pressure from fascist and sinister powers in Germany and Italy, but he
was an outspoken critic of Communism and Fascism which enraged Hitler.
4. An Angelic Shepherd. PIUS XII. 1939-1958. This Pope had an affinity
for the spiritual world and received visions which have not been made
public. Peter Bander says Pius XII "has emerged as one of the great
Popes of all time," and he "was in the truest sense of the word an
Angelic Pastor to the flock..."
5. Pastor and Mariner. JOHN XXIII. 1958-1963. John was a pastor to the
world, much beloved, and the Patriarch of Venice. The connection to
"mariner" is thus remarkable.
6. Flower of Flowers. PAUL VI. 1963-1978. Paul's coat-of-arms depicts
three fleurs-de-lis, corresponding to Malachay's prophecy. His coat of
arms included three fleurs-de-lis (iris blossoms).
7. Of the Half Moon. JOHN PAUL I. 1978-1978. John Paul I was elected
Pope on August 26, 1978, when there was a half moon. He reigned 33 days,
that is, about one month, when he died, although many think he was
murdered. He was the 109th Pope - is "De Medietate Lunae" (Of the Half
Moon). The corresponding pope was John Paul I (1978-78), who was born in
the diocese of Belluno (beautiful moon) and was baptized Albino Luciani
(white light). He became pope on August 26, 1978, when the moon
appeared exactly half full. It was in its waning phase. He died the
following month, soon after an eclipse of the moon.
8. The Labor of the Son. JOHN PAUL II. 1978-2005. Pope John Paul II was
the most traveled Pope in history. He circled the globe numerous times,
preaching to huge audiences everywhere he went. He survived an
assassination attempt. He has written a book which has enjoyed a large
circulation. Like the sun which never ceases to labor and provides light
daily, this Pope has been incessant. He was born on May 18, 1920. On
that date in the morning there was a near total eclipse of the sun over
Europe. Prophecy - The 110th Pope is "De Labore Solis" (Of the Solar
Eclipse, or, From the Toil of the Sun). Like the sun he came out of the
East (Poland).
9. The Glory of the Olive. The Order of St. Benedict has said this Pope
will come from their order. It is interesting that Jesus gave his
apocalyptic prophecy about the end of time from the Mount of Olives.
This Pope will reign during the beginning of the tribulation Jesus spoke
of. The 111th prophesy is "Gloria Olivae" (The Glory of the Olive). The
Order of Saint Benedict has claimed that this pope will come from their
ranks. Saint Benedict himself prophesied that before the end of the
world his Order, known also as the Olivetans, will triumphantly lead the
Catholic Church in its fight against evil.
With St. Benedict's recent resignation, we have only one more pope to come. Peter the Roman.
10. PETER THE ROMAN - This final Pope will likely be Satan, taking the
form of a man named Peter who will gain a worldwide allegiance and
adoration. He will be the final antichrist which prophecy students have
long foretold. If it were possible, even the very elect would be
deceived. The 112th prophesy states: "In the final persecution of the
Holy Roman Church there will reign Petrus Romanus, who will feed his
flock amid many tribulations; after which the seven-hilled city will be
destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End."
Very interesting stuff! Time will tell.
