St Malachy's Prophecy

[Just a man]

Hello everybody. I have been lurking around this board for about six months without saying anything. I tend not to speak very often as I feel I learn more when my mouth is closed and my ears are open.

I have always been intrigued by the concept of prophecy, irregardless if it is Biblical or non-Biblical in origin.

As most of you are already aware of, we are approaching the last name on St. Malachy's Prophecy. I have researched this prophecy inside and out for an extremely long time. I became especially intrigued with the prophecy once Pope Benedict was elected as our latest Pope. As most of you already know, the final name on the prophecy is Peter the Roman. I personally never believed that the words "The End" which are found at the end of the prophecy meant "the end of the world". I always felt that it probably meant "the end of the popes" since there were no other names listed after Petrus Romanus (Peter the Roman).

Deep down I always had my fingers crossed that since the first pope was named Peter and the last name on the list was named Peter, that this would signify the return of our Lord Jesus. After all, Jesus was responsible for appointing Peter as the first person to be in charge of the church; and if we look at the Book of Revelation 22:13 it states "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.

Anyways, I was searching for any new Youtube videos on St. Malachy's Prophecy the other day, and I came across a video which I thought I had seen before, except it had the title "Jesus has returned" at the top of the video. When I watched the video, a text appeared at the the top of the video which says said something to the effect that "Peter the Roman has been identified as of May 8th, 2011 and the video encouraged the viewer to look at book called Karma.

I looked at the book and it talks about Jesus returning as a man named Peter and, him realizing that it was his name as the last name on St. Malachy's Prophecy. The book is listed as non-fiction. If you look below the book in the review section of the website, there was a review from a woman who claims that the man inside the book is Jesus. She claims that this Peter guy has Two Witnesses (sounds familiar.....Book of Revelation chapter 11), and that this guy has brought a man back from the dead.

I want to say that I am in no way whatsoever endorsing this book, or the video. I have no idea if it is complete garbage, a scam, or the truth. Everything on the internet should always be taken with a grain of salt, because you never know the intention or motivation behind people's actions online. With that disclaimer out of the way, I was curious if anybody had heard anything about this book. It appears to only be available on a Kindle or Ipad which I do not own. If somebody knows where I might be able to get a free copy, please share your knowledge because I am always intrigued with reading stuff on St. Malachy's Prophecy.

John Hogue wrote a book on St. Malachy's Prophecy, but t be honest I wasn't very happy with the information he presented in the book. It seemed like he had an axe to grind with the Roman Catholic Church as opposed to presenting valid and interesting information pertaining to the prophecy.

If anybody is interested, here is the link to the video that I was referring to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=337V6GHTDFc

[lauraabarlow]

Thanks! I really try to put my faith in Jesus saying that only God the Father knows the day and the hour of His return and leave it at that. This is very interesting, though

[dsmantz]

I worked with a paramedic named Peter who brought several people back to life...

I know this post has no relevance whatsoever, I just thought it was an interesting little tidbit.

[MarcusAndreas]

This document is a late forgery written to influence a papal conclave.

[Insight]

Hi Just A Man, these people can't even predict their own deaths. Recall Harold Camping proclaiming the world was going to end last week. We have a very popular Catholic Radio show here in NY called “Listen-Up: Jesus is on the Air” hosted by Dr. John Palmer and Dr. Anthony Ciuffo. Last week they discussed this kind of nonsense, the back shows are posted on their website. Here is a link to that episode:

http://www.MariavaltortaWebring.com/...mer-Ciuffo.mp3

God Bless

[antonivs]

Originally Posted by lauraabarlow

Thanks! I really try to put my faith in Jesus saying that only God the Father knows the day and the hour of His return and leave it at that. This is very interesting, though

Exactly right. Also, when Jesus returns, it won't be in secret.

If, then, they say to you, 'Look, he is in the desert,' do not go there; 'Look, he is in some hiding place,' do not believe it; because the coming of the Son of Man will be like lightning striking in the east and flashing far into the west. Wherever the corpse is, there will the vultures gather.

"Immediately after the distress of those days the sun will be darkened, the moon will lose its brightness, the stars will fall from the sky and the powers of heaven will be shaken. And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the heaven; then too all the peoples of the earth will beat their brests, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet to gather his chosen from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other."

source: Matthew 24:26-31

[Maria das Neves]

This wouldn't be the book by that name written by that famous scholar Dan Brown?

[marlap2]

This gentleman is making a lot of presumptions about how Catholic Cardinals choose a Pope. He states that they "chose an old man because Pope John Paul II "ruled" for a long time"...

I am a Catholic, and a strong believer in the Trinity, and I trust that it's the Holy Spirit that guides most of the Cardinals, despite their humanity.

I always think it's a little funny when a Protestant is teaching us about "Catholic Prophecy" and the hidden secrets about it. It's interesting how this particular man has so many answer for us. I suggest he lay down the book of prophecies from various saints and pick up the CCC.

Jesus told us, in scripture, Matthew 24, that no man, not the angels of heaven know "the hour", but His Father only.

So, I'm trusting what Jesus says. Not even a "saint" like Malachy can sway much of that. If we stay close to Jesus in the sacraments, especially confession and the Eucharist, we can have hope and not fear so much, I think.

In all Charity and Love, I am indeed sorry if I sounded a little harsh. I know it's tempting to look at these things. I've been a willing victim of reading and watching all of these end time things as well. They just tend to impart fear, despair and doubt, though, and that's not of God. The fruit of the Spirit leads us to trust in Jesus, no matter what. Live John 15 1-8, and you'll find peace!

LOVE!

[Just a man]

No it is not the same Dan Brown. According to the review from a woman that read the book, it is a different Dan Brown. I find it particularly amusing when I hear comments from some people claiming that the Prophecy is a forgery. If it is a forgery, then answer this simple question. Why has every single name that was listed on the prophecy come to pass with 100% accuracy?

If people drop their dogma for a minute, and simply open their eyes to the reality of the prophecy, they will see that one of two things has happened with respect to the prophecy. Either the prophecy has been 100% correct in its prediction of 900 years' worth of names of Popes which should demand people's attention; or, every single one of the 111 Popes have opted to choose to follow the prophecy when choosing their name.....which I highly doubt. Even if it turned out to be the latter of the two option, this should also demand people's attention.

I understand that most people who scoff at this prophecy simply have not invested much time in researching the prophecy. There is not a single person who uses logic who could deny the importance and the magnitude of the prophecy.

[puzzleannie]

Originally Posted by Just a man

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As most of you are already aware of, we are approaching the last name on St. Malachy's Prophecy. I have researched this prophecy inside and out for an extremely long time. c

that is a lot of time to waste on a fraud and a forgery.

why not put that time to better use cultivating sound spiritual reading from authentic Catholic writers, especially the saints, and bible study, perhaps focusing on Revelation and the other apocalyptic writings of the bible

[HurricaneAnne]

http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/qui...ions/?qid=1561

[Another Mary]

Originally Posted by Just a man

No it is not the same Dan Brown.

I'd be a bit ( ) suspicious of this book. One can publish an ebook for next to nothing. Using a common but well known name like Dan Brown is a stroke of PR genius.

If it is a forgery, then answer this simple question. Why has every single name that was listed on the prophecy come to pass with 100% accuracy?

Forgeries are forged to make the "facts" fit the situation. After the fact.

Has anyone read Holy Blood Holy Grail?

[saveusfromhell]

if you look in the back fence forum and then go to the thread on end times speculation. they will probably answer this for you in depth. haven't read this book but it's false when Jesus comes again it won't be in secret.
(Edited)

[Another Mary]

Well the prophecy is "attributed" to St. Malachy. Do you know what "attributed" means?

And it isn't a "list of names".

Malachy isn't a saint because of a prophecy (I realize no one has claimed that, either)--he became a saint because of what he accomplished by being holy.

Hmm. Is there a St. Nostradamus?

Just a man I hope I have added a little more humor to your day. You sound like you could use a few more really good laughs.

[saveusfromhell]

(Edited) not so sure that you can claim the alleged prophecy of st malachi to be false. there is certainly some concerns regarding it's authenticity but that is as far as we can go.
" Almost all scholars believe it is a sixteenth century forgery" that really counts for nothing as it's a claim to hard to back up, as the term scholar is so loose. recently i heard a "catholic scholar" claim on mainstream irish radio station that no serious theolgian believes in the existence of hell any longer.