I find it strange that they haven't found any survivors or bodies since immediately after the tornado.  My mind boggles at the thought of an entire town being destroyed.  Well, I've been asking what is going on in Heaven.  Perhaps at some level I have recognized this as an answer, because it has affected me greatly.

I heard nothing about an attempt to evacuate in advance.  But I can readily believe that we have entered into the chastisement.  Frankly I don't think that Greensburg will be re established, either.  I can't help but think of this in the light of what Jesus said about the people who were killed by the collapse of that tower.  And I can't help but think that not many people see it in that light.  We are in such a terrible age of unbelief.

What do you know about the chastisement, Cub?  Specifically is this something to our benefit?  Will it hinder or stop the evil designs being constructed against us?

I have long believed that our prayers and penances made a difference and took comfort from that.  But lately I find myself in the position of John the Baptist when he sent to ask if Jesus was the One.  Kind of like I've lost sight of things, which is why I'm asking what may seem silly questions these days.  

I used to follow the mechanations of the evil menagerie closely, but now I figure that's a waste of time as well as being dangerous to no advantage.  They're going to get where they're going, unless God intervenes.  Which is to say that there is nothing we humans can do anymore, except pray and do penance hoping that He will "leave a blessing behind".  I think what I'm looking for are signs of Divine interference in these schemes, or something along the line of Joel.  From what you said above it doesn't look like the Joel scenario is in the script.  Too bad.  I'm dead weary of the triumph of evil.  And I had a sneaking hope that the chastisement will eliminate some of that evil.

I used to follow John Leary and was quite the little survivalist.  Now I don't think that survivalism is the answer at all, and may even run counter to the answer.  I say this because it seems to encourage looking out for number one at a time when it is most likely that survival will depend on looking out for each other, especially in light of the message of the cross which is sacrifice of self for the sake of others.  satan's "hour" ended in Christ's triumph because He laid down His life.  I can't help but see following that example as the answer to this "day" of wrath.  

Anyway it is no small problem in this day and age when people just naturally deal with what is going on in a very selfish manner---mostly turning a blind eye to it.  Still, only five good men were needed to save Sodom...

Oddly enough you do get an "I'm safe" feeling from the inexhaustable supply and safe haven in the wilderness, or angel camps.  And you don't look for other ways you might change things.  Perhaps I took it wrong and others would not, but I don't think so because of our common humanity.  

I'm working from the gut here, Cub, without a clear idea of what I'm getting at.  But I do have a clear idea of how we act when we follow Leary.  It becomes a waiting game and we are not active participants in what is going on in the world.  Yes, we share, food and faith, and we pray and do penance, but we are essentially outside of it all.  Maybe that's just what we should be, but then, maybe it's not.  I just have this niggling feeling that this world needs saints and martyrs, people who lay everything on the line, you know.  

I guess I'm referring to the whole book of Joel, but, of course, the happy part is the last chapter, where even the weak say, "I am strong".  That's active participation in this war.  If we would just start doing something about this awful tide of evil it would be less awful.  Like recalling or otherwise removing the politicians and judges who betray our trust.  Zeal for the House and the Laws of the Lord.  Now I'm on my  :soapbox:   Sorry.  But so many people think the law is the ruler of right and wrong, and we are letting the ruler be bent totally out of shape.

There was a big catastrophic tornado in Oklahoma some years ago.  Were people just as scared, pointing to the end of the world?

Sometimes a tornado is just a tornado.  I don't know, but all this doomsday mentality stuff is kind of creepy.   The world is still looking very much alive.  When I see strange lights in the sky on a sunny day, I'll start to worry.  But for now, I'll just pass along and keep my wits about me.

In my mind the only way to prepare is to pray every day.  No need to get all worked up about what might or might not be around the corner.