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Padre Pio and the Three Days of Darkness
From translation of a copy of a personal letter written by Padre Pio addressed to the Commission of Heroldsbach appointed by the Vatican that testifies to the truth and reality of these revelations on the Three Days of Darkness given by Our Lord to Padre Pio, a Capuchin priest who bore the stigmata.
JANUARY 28, 1950
Keep your windows well covered. Do not look out. Light a blessed candle, which will suffice for many days. Pray the rosary. Read spiritual books. Make acts of Spiritual Communion, also acts of love, which are so pleasing to Us. Pray with outstretched arms, or prostrate on the ground, in order that many souls may be saved. Do not go outside the house. Provide yourself with sufficient food. The powers of nature shall be moved and a rain of fire shall make people tremble with fear. Have courage! I am in the midst of you.
FEBRUARY 7, 1950
Take care of the animals during these days. I am the Creator and Preserver of all animals as well as man. I shall give you a Few signs beforehand, at which time you should place more food before them. I will preserve the property of the elect, including the animals, for they shall be in need of sustenance afterwards as well. Let no one go across the yard, even to feed the animals--he who steps outside will perish! Cover your windows carefully. My elect shall not see My wrath. Have confidence in Me, and I will be your protection. Your confidence obliges Me to come to your aid.
The hour of My coming is near! But I will show mercy. A most dreadful punishment will bear witness to the times. My angels, who are to be the executioners of this work, are ready with their pointed swords! They will take special care to annihilate all those who mocked Me and would not believe in My revelations.
Hurricanes of fire will pour forth from the clouds and spread over the entire earth! Storms, bad weather, thunderbolts and earthquakes will cover the earth for two days. An uninterrupted rain of fire will take place! It will begin during a very cold night. All this is to prove that God is the Master of Creation. Those who hope in Me, and believe in my words, have nothing to fear because I will not forsake them, nor those who spread My message. No harm will come to those who are in the state of grace and who seek My mother's protection.
That you may be prepared for these visitations, I will give you the following signs and instructions: The night will be very cold. The wind will roar. After a time, thunderbolts will be heard. Lock all the doors and windows. Talk to no one outside the house. Kneel down before a crucifix, be sorry for your sins, and beg My Mother's protection. Do not look during the earthquake, because the anger of God is holy! Jesus does not want us to behold the anger of God, because God's anger must be contemplated with fear and trembling.
Those who disregard this advice will be killed instantly. The wind will carry with it poisonous gases which will be diffused over the entire earth. Those who suffer and die innocently will be martyrs and they will be with Me in My Kingdom.
Satan will triumph! But after three nights, the earthquake and fire will cease. On the following day the sun will shine again. angels will descend from Heaven and will spread the spirit of peace over the earth. A feeling of immeasurable gratitude will take possession of those who survive this terrible ordeal-the impending punishment-with which God has visited the earth since creation.
I have chosen souls in other countries too, such as Belgium, Switzerland. Spain, who have received these revelations so that other countries also may be prepared. Pray much during this Holy Year of 1950. Pray the Rosary, but pray it well, so that your prayers may reach Heaven. Soon a more terrible catastrophe shall come upon the entire world, such as never before has been witnessed, a terrible chastisement never before experienced! The war of 1950 shall be the introduction to these things.
How unconcerned men are regarding these things! which shall so soon come upon them, contrary to all expectations. How indifferent they are in preparing themselves for these unheard of events, through which they will have to pass so shortly!
The weight of the Divine balance has reached the earth! The wrath of My Father shall be poured out over the entire world! I am again warning the world through your instrumentality, as I have so often done heretofore.
The sins of men have multiplied beyond measure: Irreverence in Church, sinful pride committed in sham religious activities, lack of true brotherly love, indecency in dress, especially at summer seasons...The world is filled with iniquity.
This catastrophe shall come upon the earth like a flash of lightning at which moment the light of the morning sun shall be replaced by black darkness! No one shall leave the house or look out of a window from that moment on. I Myself shall come amidst thunder and lightning. The wicked shall behold My Divine Heart. There shall be great confusion because of this utter darkness in which the entire earth shall be enveloped, and many, many shall die from fear and despair.
Those who shall fight for My cause shall receive grace from My Divine Heart; and the cry: "WHO IS LIKE UNTO GOD!" shall serve as a means of protection to many. However, many shall burn in the open fields like withered grass! The godless shall be annihilated, so that afterwards the just shall be able to stand afresh.
On the day, as soon as complete darkness has set in, no one shall leave the house or look from out of the window. The darkness shall last a day and a night, followed by another day and a night, and another day--but on the night following, the stars will shine again, and on the next morning the sun shall rise again, and it will be SPRINGTIME!!
In the days of darkness, My elect shall not sleep, as did the disciples in the garden of olives. They, shall pray incessantly, and they shall not be disappointed in Me. I shall gather My elect. Hell will believe itself to be in possession of the entire earth, but I shall reclaim it!
Do you, perhaps, think that I would permit My Father to have such terrible chastisements come upon the world, if the world would turn from iniquity to justice? But because of My great love, these afflictions shall be permitted to come upon man. Although many shall curse Me, yet thousands of souls shall be saved through them. No human understanding can fathom the depth of My love!
Pray! Pray! I desire your prayers. My Dear Mother Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint Elizabeth, Saint Conrad, Saint Michael. Saint Peter, the Little Therese, Your Holy Angels, shall be your intercessors. Implore their aid! Be courageous soldiers of Christ! At the return of light, let everyone give thanks to the Holy Trinity for Their
protection! The devastation shall be very great! But I, Your God, will have purified the earth. I am with you. Have confidence!
(Here ends Padre Pio's Message)
Home spared in Hiroshima, Japan . . .
There is connection between atomic explosion in Hiroshima, Japan and events in Fatima, because one group of Jesuits survived this explosion without any scratch and they lived right in the middle of Hiroshima where was center of explosion. Even theirs animals and grass on land was protected. Scientists were not able to find answer on this but theologians did: "They lived the Message of Fatima".
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This prophecy/future event has haunted my thoughts since I firstread of it around age 10 or 12
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Home spared in Hiroshima, Japan . . .
There is connection between atomic explosion in Hiroshima, Japan and events in Fatima, because one group of Jesuits survived this explosion without any scratch and they lived right in the middle of Hiroshima where was center of explosion. Even theirs animals and grass on land was protected. Scientists were not able to find answer on this but theologians did: "They lived the Message of Fatima".
not doubting veracity of this, but can you give me any links/references to this to pass on??
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from Our Lady of Akita (Approved apparition by Bishop John Ito of Niigata, Japan ):
Third and the Last message on October 13, 1973:
". . . if men do not repent and better themselves, the Father will inflict a terrible punishment on all humanity. It will be a punishment greater than the deluge, such as one will never have seen before. Fire will fall from the sky and will wipe out a great part of humanity, the good as well as the bad, sparing neither priests nor faithful. The survivors will find themselves so desolate that they will envy the dead. The only arms which will remain for you will be the Rosary and the Sign left by my Son. Each day recite the prayers of the Rosary. With the Rosary, pray for the Pope, the bishops and the priests."
"The work of the devil will infiltrate even into the Church in such a way that one will see cardinals opposing cardinals, bishops against other bishops. The priests who venerate me will be scorned and opposed by their confreres (other priests). Churches and altars will be sacked. The Church will be full of those who accept compromises and the demon will press many priests and consecrated souls to leave the service of the Lord."
"The demon will be especially implacable against the souls consecrated to God. The thought of the loss of so many souls is the cause of my sadness. If sins increase in number and gravity, there will be no longer pardon for them."
". . . Pray very much the prayers of the Rosary. I alone am able still to save you from the calamities which approach. Those who place their confidence in me will be saved."
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I am a little confused about the Three Days of Darkness. Where does this fit in with what Our Lady told us at Fatima about Russia spreading her errors throughout the world, the good being persecuted and many nations being annhiliated? And the era of peace to follow after the Pope consecrates Russia to Her Immaculate Heart? Which comes first?
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I am a little confused about the Three Days of Darkness. Where does this fit in with what Our Lady told us at Fatima about Russia spreading her errors throughout the world, the good being persecuted and many nations being annhiliated? And the era of peace to follow after the Pope consecrates Russia to Her Immaculate Heart? Which comes first?
Russia spreading its evil comes first, and in fact it has already happened, particularly through Fɾҽҽmαsσɳɾყ. No person knows exactly how or when nations will be "annhiliated". It could be due to a World War III, or a comet hitting the earth, no telling. That may not actually happen until the Anti-Christ comes though, because he will supposedly be into wars. What is known is that Russia will eventually be Consecrated to Mary's Immaculate Heart (either before or after the three days of darkness). The era of peace will come as soon as the three days of darkness are over.
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Mention of 'three days of darkness' is not found in the Bible.
Actually it is. While the three days are not mentioned by name, a chastizement that sounds exactly like the three days is mentioned.
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Home spared in Hiroshima, Japan . . .
There is connection between atomic explosion in Hiroshima, Japan and events in Fatima, because one group of Jesuits survived this explosion without any scratch and they lived right in the middle of Hiroshima where was center of explosion. Even theirs animals and grass on land was protected. Scientists were not able to find answer on this but theologians did: "They lived the Message of Fatima".
not doubting veracity of this, but can you give me any links/references to this to pass on??
Father Hubert Schiffer, S.J. and others. They baffled all of the scientists who attempted to understand the survival of the Jesuit House.
I'll look for some good stuff to share.
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It has been some time since I've researched this topic. It is much harder to find the photos and interviews with the Priests.
http://www.wtj.com/archives/hiroshima.htm
Sadly, the Jesuits themselves appear to have downplayed this miraculous event. Unless my research skills have further deteriorated.
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Actually it is. While the three days are not mentioned by name, a chastizement that sounds exactly like the three days is mentioned.
Actually it isn't. Which particular passage are you misinterpreting?
Actually, The Three Days of Darkness was the 9th Plague. There is no reason to believe that it will not happen again.
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Mention of 'three days of darkness' is not found in the Bible.
Though I really don't know much about the "three days of darkness" and I don't know if the prophecy has any merit, this statement is ludicrous on its face as something being in the bible has absolutely no relevance on whether something is true or not.
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Actually it is. While the three days are not mentioned by name, a chastizement that sounds exactly like the three days is mentioned.
Actually it isn't. Which particular passage are you misinterpreting?
It is mentioned in the Apocalypse. Though TKGS is right, just because something is not mentioned in the Bible does not mean it won't happen.
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Spiritus is right... I personally think the 3 days of darkness will be the chasitisment of the world..refered to in the appocolypse, stinko. I think after the rull of the anti-christ, 7 years is it? That is when God will step in and chasitise humanity. Why would there be a chasitisment before the anti-christ is to appear?
Actually the three days of darkness comes before the Anti-Christ. This is because the world is already in bad shape. You don't think God would allow the Anti-Christ to come now when it's already this bad do you? Then the Anti-Christ will come, then he will be defeated by Christ and then the world will end. This, of course, will mark the second coming of Christ.
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Hitler was the Antichrist and the 'chastisement' has been going on for almost a century, obvious to anyone paying attention. Two world wars and sixty million dead, the Cold War and worldwide strife and a hundred million dead, now worldwide famine and then pestilence and who knows how many will die...just how much chastisement were you hoping for?
No, the Anti-Christ will be a Jєω that will appear in the Holy Lands and will be possessed by Satan. He will claim to be a Prophet most likely. And the chastizement will be much worse than what this world is going through right now. I recommend you read more about what St. Padre Pio had to say on the subject.
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Hitler was more of a bogeyman than an Antichrist.
Read the Catholic prophecies about the Antichrist -- he will be much, much worse.
I know the Jєωιѕн-controlled media has convinced many that Hitler was the most evil man to walk on two legs -- but that simply isn't true. Countless men before him were just as evil, or more evil.
I'm not saying Hitler wasn't a bad man, but I don't like to see any truth exaggerated to the point of falsehood.
Anyone who thinks Hitler was the embodiment of evil doesn't have much of an imagination and/or isn't well educated.
And I know that nαzι Germany has been set up to be the worst congregation of beings this side of Hell -- also not true. Has anyone here read about the wide-scale rape of Germany that took place after World War 2 ended?
It was the Communists (founded by Jєωs) who committed much greater atrocities. Hitler locked up the Jєωs and made them work (and yes, some were punished and killed in the labor camps) -- when the Communists took over, they raped every German woman they could find.
Read about it, if you have the stomach for it.
Matthew
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Monsanto is causing malnutrition, suffering, and death in more people today than the nαzιs ever did.
Did the nαzιs control the world's food supply? No.
Is Monsanto on track to achieve this? Yes.
Who's the real embodiment of evil? Which of the two makes me tremble more? Monsanto.
I'm sure Hitler encouraged the Germans to have gardens, to help the Fatherland and the war effort.
Matthew
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I'm sorry you've been so thoroughly brainwashed, "Stinko", but the fact is that you have been brainwashed.
If evil took on a body, it would certainly be much, much worse than Hitler, and if you believe otherwise you've been watching far too much Jєωιѕн propaganda.
If you can't imagine where Hitler would "fall short" in a hypothetical contest of "Most Evil Man of All Time", you have a pathetic imagination.
I've read some history, and encountered many more horrifying people and situations than those of the 20th century. Even if you believe the official "h0Ɩ0cαųst" propaganda numbers of how many were killed by the nαzιs (six million), that alleged genocide wouldn't even place in the top ten!
It just shows how narrow your experience is.
Matthew
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Apparently Stinko thinks he is the Supreme Pontiff.
I guess nothing should surprise me anymore, after running CathInfo for 4 1/2 years...
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Spiritus is right... I personally think the 3 days of darkness will be the chasitisment of the world..refered to in the appocolypse, stinko. I think after the rull of the anti-christ, 7 years is it? That is when God will step in and chasitise humanity. Why would there be a chasitisment before the anti-christ is to appear?
Actually the three days of darkness comes before the Anti-Christ. This is because the world is already in bad shape. You don't think God would allow the Anti-Christ to come now when it's already this bad do you? Then the Anti-Christ will come, then he will be defeated by Christ and then the world will end. This, of course, will mark the second coming of Christ.
Sipiritus, this is a much better explination.
The Catholic alive today are certainly in no shape to perservere during the reign of Antichrist.
Many prophecies refer to the Chastisement followed by a period of Peace and then the antichrist. This period of peace is referred to by many as the reign of Mary.
Blessed Anna Maria Taigi mentions Antichrist living thru the chastisement.
The chastisement is a mystery, but maybe linked to the sun. The miracle of the Sun at Fatima was a clue.
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Mention of 'three days of darkness' is not found in the Bible.
countless times we hear of prophets sent and God punishing people.....why not now?
FYI oh banned member, Catholcis are NOT sola scrips...
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Hitler was the Antichrist and the 'chastisement' has been going on for almost a century, obvious to anyone paying attention. Two world wars and sixty million dead, the Cold War and worldwide strife and a hundred million dead, now worldwide famine and then pestilence and who knows how many will die...just how much chastisement were you hoping for?
Protestant silliness-the always think the next bad guy is THE antichrist.....like Hitler, Stalin, Ahemnjebad (the Iranian fellow) and whatever movements going on at the time.....
they throw out the Fathers,etc and have no guide but fanciful hysteria (and selling a few books! )
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Hitler, Stalin,etc are types of antichrist-as were the OT leaders like Antiochus Ep in Machabees.....Moses, David,etc are types of CHrist.....
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Some people asked why Stinko got banned. I actually had several reasons. In short, he didn't belong here.
I just deleted his ignores -- all 53 of them! I only had one other (banned) member ignore that many people. For all I know, Stinko and he are the same person!
(No, this ISN'T a warning to all you who are ignoring people. I wouldn't ban someone just because they're ignoring 30 or 40 people.)
Anyone who ignores THAT many people (of all stripes) is likely a contrarian, annoying brat who doesn't belong here.
His posts were childish, ignorant, etc. and he seemed to be borderline Protestant with his "sola scriptura" bent.
Matthew
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:applause: :applause: :fryingpan:
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Some people asked why Stinko got banned. I actually had several reasons. In short, he didn't belong here.
I just deleted his ignores -- all 53 of them! I only had one other (banned) member ignore that many people. For all I know, Stinko and he are the same person!
(No, this ISN'T a warning to all you who are ignoring people. I wouldn't ban someone just because they're ignoring 30 or 40 people.)
Anyone who ignores THAT many people (of all stripes) is likely a contrarian, annoying brat who doesn't belong here.
His posts were childish, ignorant, etc. and he seemed to be borderline Protestant with his "sola scriptura" bent.
Matthew
I agree with that. I had a slight hunch that he might not be Traditional when he first signed up here (most Traditionalists here chose either religious screen-names or just use their own name rather than using some crazy screen-name like stinko), and after seeing his posts it is rather apparent that he does not have enough knowledge about religion to be posting here. Him being banned and having ignored 53 people must explain why I suddenly have only 1 igonre instead of 2 like I did yesterday.
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Some people asked why Stinko got banned. I actually had several reasons. In short, he didn't belong here.
I just deleted his ignores -- all 53 of them! I only had one other (banned) member ignore that many people. For all I know, Stinko and he are the same person!
(No, this ISN'T a warning to all you who are ignoring people. I wouldn't ban someone just because they're ignoring 30 or 40 people.)
Anyone who ignores THAT many people (of all stripes) is likely a contrarian, annoying brat who doesn't belong here.
His posts were childish, ignorant, etc. and he seemed to be borderline Protestant with his "sola scriptura" bent.
Matthew
Not that it matters now, but I had a feeling he has been posting at another catholic forum with the screen name of "dominion". Same type of MO. Looks like he has a penchant for getting banned often. I ain't surprised! :fryingpan:
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Some people asked why Stinko got banned. I actually had several reasons. In short, he didn't belong here.
I just deleted his ignores -- all 53 of them! I only had one other (banned) member ignore that many people. For all I know, Stinko and he are the same person!
(No, this ISN'T a warning to all you who are ignoring people. I wouldn't ban someone just because they're ignoring 30 or 40 people.)
Anyone who ignores THAT many people (of all stripes) is likely a contrarian, annoying brat who doesn't belong here.
His posts were childish, ignorant, etc. and he seemed to be borderline Protestant with his "sola scriptura" bent.
Matthew
I agree with that. I had a slight hunch that he might not be Traditional when he first signed up here (most Traditionalists here chose either religious screen-names or just use their own name rather than using some crazy screen-name like stinko), and after seeing his posts it is rather apparent that he does not have enough knowledge about religion to be posting here. Him being banned and having ignored 53 people must explain why I suddenly have only 1 igonre instead of 2 like I did yesterday.
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Funny too, that some want to ignore so many people, who are they posting to when they do that. Talking to themself, I suppose.
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Some people asked why Stinko got banned. I actually had several reasons. In short, he didn't belong here.
I just deleted his ignores -- all 53 of them! I only had one other (banned) member ignore that many people. For all I know, Stinko and he are the same person!
(No, this ISN'T a warning to all you who are ignoring people. I wouldn't ban someone just because they're ignoring 30 or 40 people.)
Anyone who ignores THAT many people (of all stripes) is likely a contrarian, annoying brat who doesn't belong here.
His posts were childish, ignorant, etc. and he seemed to be borderline Protestant with his "sola scriptura" bent.
Matthew
I agree with that. I had a slight hunch that he might not be Traditional when he first signed up here (most Traditionalists here chose either religious screen-names or just use their own name rather than using some crazy screen-name like stinko), and after seeing his posts it is rather apparent that he does not have enough knowledge about religion to be posting here. Him being banned and having ignored 53 people must explain why I suddenly have only 1 igonre instead of 2 like I did yesterday.
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Funny too, that some want to ignore so many people, who are they posting to when they do that. Talking to themself, I suppose.
You've got a point there. Why igonre everyone and continue to post if you aren't going to get any replies? I guess he just wanted to make a statement and not have to worry about anyone telling him what he just said was insane.
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By the way, Dominion was banned from *this* forum as well.
He might have been the first guy with the 65 ignores, for all I know. I can't remember.
Here are some "gems" from Dominion:
I'm neither seventh-day adventist nor protestant. Should I order some wheelchairs for the feeble?
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But when did Christ actually say or in any way indicate that the Sabbath should change? Or is this just Rome being Rome again?
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By the way, Dominion was banned from *this* forum as well.
He might have been the first guy with the 65 ignores, for all I know. I can't remember.
Here are some "gems" from Dominion:
I'm neither seventh-day adventist nor protestant. Should I order some wheelchairs for the feeble?
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But when did Christ actually say or in any way indicate that the Sabbath should change? Or is this just Rome being Rome again?
Yeah, I saw both of those posts from him. No knowledge on religion describes his posts.
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The whole 3 days of darkness things is twice as scary in a house where pretty much every room has window coverings that do not completely do their job. :facepalm:
Curtains are expensive, and good curtains that are actually big enough, are even more expensive. :faint:
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We had to get all new curtains for our house -- the previous owners didn't know what energy-efficient curtains even were!
We got some of ours from Linens & Things when they closed (real good discount on some of those!), some others 20% off at Linens & Things while they were still in business. Then we got some at Bed Bath & Beyond on clearance and/or with a 20% off coupon.
The ones in my office are thick like a comforter, they completely cover the windows and they go all the way down to 1 inch from the floor. If you pry them open you can feel the cold air they're protecting you from!
They are certainly expensive if you pay full price for them.
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The whole 3 days of darkness things is twice as scary in a house where pretty much every room has window coverings that do not completely do their job. :facepalm:
Curtains are expensive, and good curtains that are actually big enough, are even more expensive. :faint:
We have a number of windows uncovered, which causes intermittent pangs of anxiety. There are some protected areas, that is if we all went there at once. :shocked: I can just imagine somebody disobeying, dragging their feet, going back for a pet.
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The whole 3 days of darkness things is twice as scary in a house where pretty much every room has window coverings that do not completely do their job. :facepalm:
Curtains are expensive, and good curtains that are actually big enough, are even more expensive. :faint:
There are no curtains at my house. I guess we will have to buy some one of these days.
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The whole 3 days of darkness things is twice as scary in a house where pretty much every room has window coverings that do not completely do their job. :facepalm:
Curtains are expensive, and good curtains that are actually big enough, are even more expensive. :faint:
We have a number of windows uncovered, which causes intermittent pangs of anxiety. There are some protected areas, that is if we all went there at once. :shocked: I can just imagine somebody disobeying, dragging their feet, going back for a pet.
I have been wondering for some time what will happen to my cat during the event. I have forgotten what someone is supposed to do in order to protect their pet during the three days of darkness. Perhaps we could let it in and put it in an un-used part of the house if we have to, though that may not work. She's a little hyper...
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The book of Wisdom says that during the fiery hale that fell on Egypt, before the Exodus of the Israelites, that the animals that were in the midst of the storm were left unharmed, but most especially those animals that afflicted the Egyptians in the plagues. The animals that belonged to the Egyptians that didnt have enough protection were destroyed. For some I dont think any shelter helped much since houses and buildings were destroyed in the hale-storm.
I would most definitely make use of some sacramentals on my animals before the 3DD. I dont know if I would bring them into the house or not. They would have to be fed if I wasnt able to put out enough food for them. But since Im not going to be able to feed them for 3 days, the angels had better go out there and feed them for me!
Though I know God will preserve all forms of life, I worry about all of the beautiful (and tasty) plant varieties and animal breeds that we may lose when those days come. Monsanto and the industrial farm have already done enough damage to the genetic diversity of the market's gene-pool. Monsanto is definitely going to be incinerated with all of it's "fruits".
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Monsanto is definitely going to be incinerated with all of it's "fruits".
You bet! That much will be wonderful!
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I have blinds,but several windows in new house still not curtained.
Some say bring in pets-cats,dogs,etc....would do like C-S states on any farm animals......
I have a closet that is in middle of upstairs, rather dark-have a kneeler in there, some rosaries and other objects, plus my first class relic of St. Andrew.....is dark enough to hide...might want to invest in a new set of ear phones.....
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I have blinds,but several windows in new house still not curtained.
Some say bring in pets-cats,dogs,etc....would do like C-S states on any farm animals......
I have a closet that is in middle of upstairs, rather dark-have a kneeler in there, some rosaries and other objects, plus my first class relic of St. Andrew.....is dark enough to hide...might want to invest in a new set of ear phones.....
Wow, that is amazing that you have a first class relic of St. Andrew.
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I read something else very interesting about the Three Days of Darnkess yesterday. Apparently, no one will be able to sleep while it is happening. I guess that's not all that surprising, though considering the average person would practically be passed out after about a day without sleep, I would imagine God will make it to where no one feels tired until it is all over.
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I read something else very interesting about the Three Days of Darnkess yesterday. Apparently, no one will be able to sleep while it is happening. I guess that's not all that surprising, though considering the average person would practically be passed out after about a day without sleep, I would imagine God will make it to where no one feels tired until it is all over.
In such a situation where your survival hangs in the balance, I think your body is going to be well inebriated with enough adrenaline to keep you awake for a long time. There might be a few people who will be able to get a little bit of sleep, but in a life and death situation like that I am going to be wide awake and alert. And considering the various frightening noises you will be hearing coming from outside, your going to be speculating what they are.
Hope my hair doesn't turn gray. I wanna earn gray hair, not get it free!
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We can only rely on our Guardian Angels to somehow alert us to be at home and ready to roll right into our little holy spot.
The gutteral sounds of demons and then the demons disguised as children begging for help :scared2: that would keep you awake.
Never would obedience be so important, animals included.
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Here is something I received via e-mail from "The Apostolic See" (some kook -- I think Pope Augustine?) Anyhow, it has some interesting points, even if "the messenger" isn't normally a worthy source.
There has been much said about December 21, 2012. Today we present another interesting corollary, to fulfill perhaps to the full the potential mystery in this prophecy. For it is written:
“But pray that your flight will not be in the winter, or on a Sabbath. “For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will. “Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.
December 21, 2012 is Winter Solstice. December 22, 2012 is the Jєωιѕн Sabbath. In some years Winter Solstice actually occurs on December 22, rather than the 21st. Finally, December 23, 2012 is the Christian Sabbath.
The three days of darkness and the judgment of God then? Do the brethren see how it all seems to come together- the alignment of the sun with the dark rift on December 21, 2012- and this prophecy from Holy Scripture, or is it merely a coincidence? Is it further a coincidence that winter and the Sabbaths combine to form THREE DAYS? (THE THREE DAYS OF DARKNESS PREDICTED BY THE SAINTS?)
Therefore brethren take heed that your flight be on these days- "Pray that your flight will not take place in winter or on the Sabbath,for then [in these days] there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will". (Matthew 24:20-21) There will be no such tribulation ever, such as will occur in those three days of darkness."
Our Lord further declares that those days are cut short for the sake of the elect of God. Short from what? Why, from Christmas day! As it is written:
20But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter [Dec 21, 2012], neither on a sabbath day [Dec 22-23, 2012]: 21For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
"except those days should be shortened" there should not a single human survive. Christmas day is the true symbol of new birth and new life. Christmas day is the symbol of light coming into a dark and sinful world. It is upon this day that the three days of darkness should actually end, since Christ Himself is the light. But, due to God's mercy, Christ will cut the tribulation short. The shortening is from Christmas day to Christmas Eve.
Brethren, if Christ were to deal the full brunt of His great wrath, then the beginning of the judgment would be on the cold Winter Solstice Day predicted by the saints until Christmas day itself. Yves Dupont states clearly that the saints predict that the three days of darkness will begin on a cold Winter (i.e. Winter Solstice). But if God were to allow His wrath to remain long upon the earth, not a single man would be saved. If God allowed His tribulation to last until Christmas day, the actual symbol of Christ's light coming to the world, then all men would already be slaughtered. This result would be just, but it would not result in the proclamation of God's mercy.
Therefore, for the elect's sake, Christ will shorten it by one day. So that instead of four days of darkness, it will be only three days of darkness. These days will end on Christmas Eve, rather than Christmas Day. This way, a few men will survive the judgment. The new birth of a holier world united under the Monarchies and Governments formally allegiant to Christ would then begin early.
Thus, the Church calls upon all men to prepare themselves for the Great Tribulation- which if these calculations are correct, will be occurring in just under two years. If these calculations are not correct, then it must be construed as an intriguing coincidence that there are so many alignments in this three day period.
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Thanks for that. Prophecy of future events is part of God's Mercy.
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It is now Feb 2011...you can take it to the (non-Fed-Reserve) bank that things will be hairier than most can fathom between now and Dec 2012. Hold fast...
Love and godspeed to all...
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That is true, GV!
God Bless.
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This just in: Miracle of the Sun, I read where the sun will have something to do with whatever God might have planned for us.
http://tinyurl.com/4jyw5ed
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The strongest solar flare in four years disrupted radio communications in southern China, according to the China Meteorological Administration.
The solar flare, a huge explosion on the sun's surface caused by magnetic activity, affected transmissions in southern China on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported, quoting the CMA.
The US space administration NASA confirmed that Monday's solar flare was the largest in four years, and the event sparked predictions of heightened activity on the northern hemisphere of the sun.
"X-class flares are the most powerful of all solar events that can trigger radio blackouts and long-lasting radiation storms," disrupting telecommunications and electric grids, NASA said.
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update:
http://www.theweatherspace.com/news/TWS-2_16_2011_solar.html
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OP (Mathhew):
Padre Pio and the Three Days of Darkness
From translation of a copy of a personal letter written by Padre Pio addressed to the Commission of Heroldsbach appointed by the Vatican that testifies to the truth and reality of these revelations on the Three Days of Darkness given by Our Lord to Padre Pio, a Capuchin priest who bore the stigmata.
JANUARY 28, 1950
Keep your windows well covered. Do not look out. Light a blessed candle, which will suffice for many days. Pray the rosary. Read spiritual books. Make acts of Spiritual Communion, also acts of love, which are so pleasing to Us. Pray with outstretched arms, or prostrate on the ground, in order that many souls may be saved. Do not go outside the house. Provide yourself with sufficient food. The powers of nature shall be moved and a rain of fire shall make people tremble with fear. Have courage! I am in the midst of you.
FEBRUARY 7, 1950
Take care of the animals during these days. I am the Creator and Preserver of all animals as well as man. I shall give you a Few signs beforehand, at which time you should place more food before them. I will preserve the property of the elect, including the animals, for they shall be in need of sustenance afterwards as well. Let no one go across the yard, even to feed the animals--he who steps outside will perish! Cover your windows carefully. My elect shall not see My wrath. Have confidence in Me, and I will be your protection. Your confidence obliges Me to come to your aid.
The hour of My coming is near! But I will show mercy. A most dreadful punishment will bear witness to the times. My angels, who are to be the executioners of this work, are ready with their pointed swords! They will take special care to annihilate all those who mocked Me and would not believe in My revelations.
Hurricanes of fire will pour forth from the clouds and spread over the entire earth! Storms, bad weather, thunderbolts and earthquakes will cover the earth for two days. An uninterrupted rain of fire will take place! It will begin during a very cold night. All this is to prove that God is the Master of Creation. Those who hope in Me, and believe in my words, have nothing to fear because I will not forsake them, nor those who spread My message. No harm will come to those who are in the state of grace and who seek My mother's protection.
That you may be prepared for these visitations, I will give you the following signs and instructions: The night will be very cold. The wind will roar. After a time, thunderbolts will be heard. Lock all the doors and windows. Talk to no one outside the house. Kneel down before a crucifix, be sorry for your sins, and beg My Mother's protection. Do not look during the earthquake, because the anger of God is holy! Jesus does not want us to behold the anger of God, because God's anger must be contemplated with fear and trembling.
Those who disregard this advice will be killed instantly. The wind will carry with it poisonous gases which will be diffused over the entire earth. Those who suffer and die innocently will be martyrs and they will be with Me in My Kingdom.
Satan will triumph! But after three nights, the earthquake and fire will cease. On the following day the sun will shine again. angels will descend from Heaven and will spread the spirit of peace over the earth. A feeling of immeasurable gratitude will take possession of those who survive this terrible ordeal-the impending punishment-with which God has visited the earth since creation.
I have chosen souls in other countries too, such as Belgium, Switzerland. Spain, who have received these revelations so that other countries also may be prepared. Pray much during this Holy Year of 1950. Pray the Rosary, but pray it well, so that your prayers may reach Heaven. Soon a more terrible catastrophe shall come upon the entire world, such as never before has been witnessed, a terrible chastisement never before experienced! The war of 1950 shall be the introduction to these things.
How unconcerned men are regarding these things! which shall so soon come upon them, contrary to all expectations. How indifferent they are in preparing themselves for these unheard of events, through which they will have to pass so shortly!
The weight of the Divine balance has reached the earth! The wrath of My Father shall be poured out over the entire world! I am again warning the world through your instrumentality, as I have so often done heretofore.
The sins of men have multiplied beyond measure: Irreverence in Church, sinful pride committed in sham religious activities, lack of true brotherly love, indecency in dress, especially at summer seasons...The world is filled with iniquity.
This catastrophe shall come upon the earth like a flash of lightning at which moment the light of the morning sun shall be replaced by black darkness! No one shall leave the house or look out of a window from that moment on. I Myself shall come amidst thunder and lightning. The wicked shall behold My Divine Heart. There shall be great confusion because of this utter darkness in which the entire earth shall be enveloped, and many, many shall die from fear and despair.
Those who shall fight for My cause shall receive grace from My Divine Heart; and the cry: "WHO IS LIKE UNTO GOD!" shall serve as a means of protection to many. However, many shall burn in the open fields like withered grass! The godless shall be annihilated, so that afterwards the just shall be able to stand afresh.
On the day, as soon as complete darkness has set in, no one shall leave the house or look from out of the window. The darkness shall last a day and a night, followed by another day and a night, and another day--but on the night following, the stars will shine again, and on the next morning the sun shall rise again, and it will be SPRINGTIME!!
In the days of darkness, My elect shall not sleep, as did the disciples in the garden of olives. They, shall pray incessantly, and they shall not be disappointed in Me. I shall gather My elect. Hell will believe itself to be in possession of the entire earth, but I shall reclaim it!
Do you, perhaps, think that I would permit My Father to have such terrible chastisements come upon the world, if the world would turn from iniquity to justice? But because of My great love, these afflictions shall be permitted to come upon man. Although many shall curse Me, yet thousands of souls shall be saved through them. No human understanding can fathom the depth of My love!
Pray! Pray! I desire your prayers. My Dear Mother Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint Elizabeth, Saint Conrad, Saint Michael. Saint Peter, the Little Therese, Your Holy Angels, shall be your intercessors. Implore their aid! Be courageous soldiers of Christ! At the return of light, let everyone give thanks to the Holy Trinity for Their
protection! The devastation shall be very great! But I, Your God, will have purified the earth. I am with you. Have confidence!
(Here ends Padre Pio's Message)
Home spared in Hiroshima, Japan . . .
There is connection between atomic explosion in Hiroshima, Japan and events in Fatima, because one group of Jesuits survived this explosion without any scratch and they lived right in the middle of Hiroshima where was center of explosion. Even theirs animals and grass on land was protected. Scientists were not able to find answer on this but theologians did: "They lived the Message of Fatima".
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Edit- I'm going to make a new thread on this.
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It occurs to me that those who are 'preppers' have the concept of EDC 'everyday carry' and 'car kits' for times when they're on the road, or not at home and want food, water, tools, weapons to *get* home or endure 72 hours. Away from their larger preps.
We should consider a supernatural, not just natural preparation.
Let none of us be caught at work, driving, running errands, etc-- we should consider having a prayer book, rosary, crucifix and holy water on our person, in the glove compartment, but **on our person**
What I'm saying is **you may not even make it home** if you're caught at work, etc.
Any thoughts on what to carry and how without becoming impractical? A rosary is like a supernatural pocket knife, you never know, so always carry...
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It occurs to me that those who are 'preppers' have the concept of EDC 'everyday carry' and 'car kits' for times when they're on the road, or not at home and want food, water, tools, weapons to *get* home or endure 72 hours. Away from their larger preps.
We should consider a supernatural, not just natural preparation.
Let none of us be caught at work, driving, running errands, etc-- we should consider having a prayer book, rosary, crucifix and holy water on our person, in the glove compartment, but **on our person**
What I'm saying is **you may not even make it home** if you're caught at work, etc.
Any thoughts on what to carry and how without becoming impractical? A rosary is like a supernatural pocket knife, you never know, so always carry...
The problem with me and rosaries, is that I inevitably break, forget, or lose them. I inevitably use my fingers to recite my decades to and from work.
However, I think your points are excellent ones. Perhaps it does entail leaving a rosary in the glove box, in addition to carrying one with you. We also cary at least one extra missal in our cars in case we want to catch a mass we weren't expecting to attend; I also read them sometimes during my lunch break.
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It occurs to me that those who are 'preppers' have the concept of EDC 'everyday carry' and 'car kits' for times when they're on the road, or not at home and want food, water, tools, weapons to *get* home or endure 72 hours. Away from their larger preps.
We should consider a supernatural, not just natural preparation.
Let none of us be caught at work, driving, running errands, etc-- we should consider having a prayer book, rosary, crucifix and holy water on our person, in the glove compartment, but **on our person**
What I'm saying is **you may not even make it home** if you're caught at work, etc.
Any thoughts on what to carry and how without becoming impractical? A rosary is like a supernatural pocket knife, you never know, so always carry...
The problem with me and rosaries, is that I inevitably break, forget, or lose them. I inevitably use my fingers to recite my decades to and from work.
However, I think your points are excellent ones. Perhaps it does entail leaving a rosary in the glove box, in addition to carrying one with you. We also cary at least one extra missal in our cars in case we want to catch a mass we weren't expecting to attend; I also read them sometimes during my lunch break.
Remember, the indulgences mentioned in the 1950 typical edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (nos. 395-398) for the recitation of the Holy Rosary do not necessitate the actual use of the Rosary beads, as they are given for the Paters and Aves recited whilst meditating upon the sacred Mysteries. The use of the Rosaries blessed with the appropriate blessing found in the Roman Ritual have many, many, many, many indulgences attached to them: so many that the Raccolta does not enumerate them.
However, it is ever decorous and edifying (and spiritually safer) to have a Rosary with you, not only when saying the Rosary, but on your person wheresoever you go. It is always feasible to carry a small Rosary, or one linked with woven and sturdy string instead of metal chains that can break easily, in one's pocket, and have others for your vehicle, work (if you work at an office or some other stable locality), and some to give to others when the occasion arises (you never know).
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Remember, the indulgences mentioned in the 1950 typical edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (nos. 395-398) for the recitation of the Holy Rosary do not necessitate the actual use of the Rosary beads, as they are given for the Paters and Aves recited whilst meditating upon the sacred Mysteries. The use of the Rosaries blessed with the appropriate blessing found in the Roman Ritual have many, many, many, many indulgences attached to them: so many that the Raccolta does not enumerate them.
However, it is ever decorous and edifying (and spiritually safer) to have a Rosary with you, not only when saying the Rosary, but on your person wheresoever you go. It is always feasible to carry a small Rosary, or one linked with woven and sturdy string instead of metal chains that can break easily, in one's pocket, and have others for your vehicle, work (if you work at an office or some other stable locality), and some to give to others when the occasion arises (you never know).
Thank you my friend. I think I will drive to the crafts store to get some cord and make a rosary myself today!
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However, I think your points are excellent ones. Perhaps it does entail leaving a rosary in the glove box, in addition to carrying one with you. We also cary at least one extra missal in our cars in case we want to catch a mass we weren't expecting to attend; I also read them sometimes during my lunch break.
Thank you, if even one person is prepared with a rosary and sacramentals I'm glad I posted this.
Consider wire-wrapped rosaries as well, I've seen nothing 'tougher'
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The Rosary could actually be prayed without the aid of beads. I've done it myself.
I was warned that the Three Days of Darkness would happen in the early 1990s. I remember some friends of mine actually panicked at one point, covered their windows (closing the curtains was insufficient) and acquired blessed candles. They had to go and get supplies, too, they said. I wondered why, really, since they had enough at home already to last anyone a couple of weeks. But three days? I almost always have enough of anything on hand to last me three days. I could sleep for three days if I wasn't feeling well.
Well, that was twenty years ago, now. I recently spoke with one of those friends and reminded him of that episode. He laughed at how neurotic he allowed himself to become over the whole thing back in the day. I think he's given up on it ever happening at this point.
I suppose if it is ever going to happen I'm not going to worry about it at all. So long as I find myself in the state of Grace, what will be will be. Let such things come if they must; the Lord provides for those who look to Him. The Lord isn't out to "gitcha". I don't think he'll zap anyone for not being home at the right time, or for a broken rosary. He created us to be with us, after all, not to torture us.
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No one has suggested anyone will be zapped for not having a rosary, much less that one needs a rosary in order to pray the rosary.
What is your motivation for such strawmen? One is either obtuse or intellectually dishonest, neither are charitable assumptions
"The Lord will provide" is presumption, which is a sin. To know of the private revelation of the 3 days of darkness and do nothing is certainly presumption anyway.
Your advice to stay in a state of grace is well-founded, but hopefully implicit in living a Catholic life.
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What is your motivation for such strawmen? One is either obtuse or intellectually dishonest, neither are charitable assumptions
"The Lord will provide" is presumption, which is a sin.
I beg your pardon. I certainly didn't mean to inflame anyone, only to share my own take on the matter. It did seem to me, however, that some of the posts here suggested something of a Gospel certainty that this particular prediction is indisputable and furthermore woe unto him who hasn't got the appropriate sacramentals at the ready when the event occurs.
I just don't believe that if one is in the friendship of Jesus Christ (living a Catholic life), that one need ever worry about such a thing. Is that such an offensive idea?
If I'm reading expressed ideas here all wrong, once again, I beg your pardon.
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I am so glad. I was too worried about getting proper beeswax candles blessed and Holy Water, too. I say, God may take me. It will be a blessing. I am not going to try to survive the Chastisement.
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update:
http://www.theweatherspace.com/news/TWS-2_16_2011_solar.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/9035758/Solar-flares-Earth-hit-by-biggest-space-storm-in-almost-seven-years.html
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Watch this youtube.
European Union is preparing for something BIG-A Pole Shift. Miles and Miles of
Underground Tunnels have been constructed.
http://youtu.be/pNenVOrIrD0
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I am so glad. I was too worried about getting proper beeswax candles blessed and Holy Water, too. I say, God may take me. It will be a blessing. I am not going to try to survive the Chastisement.
Ditto
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I wanted to give roscoe a thumbs up on this last post above, and I couldn't because I got a message saying:
"I'm sure roscoe appreciates your support, but let's give others a turn."
Just curious as to why I can't give him a thumbs up! BTW ... that one thumbs up he has there is from someone else, just to let you know.
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I wanted to give roscoe a thumbs up on this last post above, and I couldn't because I got a message saying:
"I'm sure roscoe appreciates your support, but let's give others a turn."
Just curious as to why I can't give him a thumbs up! BTW ... that one thumbs up he has there is from someone else, just to let you know.
Matthew had to add a feature that limits the amount of likes and dislikes someone can give a certain person at a time. Too many people were abusing the likes/dislikes feautre in the past. That's how roscoe's reputation jumped from 0 to 80 within 48 hours a few months ago. :laugh1:
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Oh, thanks, I thought it was a glitch... I did go overboard on that one thread about banning roscoe. lol!
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I wanted to note I saw beeswax candles are for sale on Amazon (I cannot remember if this option has been brought up)
Saw them while looking for 100 hour 'candles' last night on Amazon and they came up in the search results.
Looked like a solid price!
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OK, I'm confused:
1) What was the war of 1950?
2) Wasn't this event supposed to have happened in 1950?
PS: I never heard of this 3 days of darkness thing until 5 minutes ago.
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I wanted to note I saw beeswax candles are for sale on Amazon (I cannot remember if this option has been brought up)
Saw them while looking for 100 hour 'candles' last night on Amazon and they came up in the search results.
Looked like a solid price!
Iuvenalis- you're right! The price really is right!
http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Survival-Candle-Beeswax-candle/dp/B00508ZUNY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Apparently, on this candle, (http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Survival-Candle-Beeswax-candle/dp/B00508ZUNY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) you light 1 wick at a time, for 24 hrs each.. hence- 72 hours!
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There's at least a couple other beeswax options, like single wick ones that are smaller.
It's nice that they don't drip or melt when you store them laying down too.
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My understanding is that only blessed candles may be lit during the three days of darkness, and that once they are lit they literally cannot be blown out until after it is over... in other words, they'll stay lit no matter what until it is over.
I suppose if it is ever going to happen I'm not going to worry about it at all. So long as I find myself in the state of Grace, what will be will be. Let such things come if they must; the Lord provides for those who look to Him. The Lord isn't out to "gitcha". I don't think he'll zap anyone for not being home at the right time, or for a broken rosary. He created us to be with us, after all, not to torture us.
Actually, the research I have done on the topic the past few years seems to indicate that anyone who is caught in the three days of darkness will die. Even someone who just looks out their window will fall dead. It is recommended that people put curtains or sheets on their windows. If that is somehow not possible, it is best to stay away from windows at all costs and certainly not to venture outside. 3/4 of the world population will be wiped out from the chastisement.
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You might be right that they'll stay lit no matter what, but for some reason, in addition to the blessing, we are told they must be beeswax (we all are going to get them blessed, that is implicit by now as we've had several threads on the 3 days)
So, blessed, beeswax candles *may* stay lit the entire time. If not, it seems wise to provision for 3 days of light.
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I'm not so sure about the 3DD but for what it's worth, the preparations are simple and logical. Preparing is harmless and so everyone should do something. External roller-shutters are expensive but they insulate your house really well and protect the glass in case of extreme storms, plus if they are metallic they will last. This is better than blinds on the insides of windows IMO because I am assuming there needs to be blackout closure (from what I have read).
We have a rolling stock of beeswax candles for decorative and ceremonial purposes, so if anyone asks why we have half a dozen in the cupboard, that's our excuse.
It's also always a good idea (if you store rainwater) to keep a separate reserve tank of several days supply in case of water supply failure (eg: if your external tank is damaged by a falling tree, a car, or foul play.. or maybe the 3DD). We haven't put the tank indoors but we have a reserve tank under the house through which we can direct the large tank's water before it goes to the pump.
But sadly I think we are going to see and experience unspeakable horrors before the time comes.
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Apparently there will be a 2-day period of darkness approximately 40 days before the 3-days-of-darkness.
This should give us sufficient warning.
I guess this displays my lack of total child-like trust in Providence, but does anyone else feel the urge to stock up on books prior to the chastisement? Right now, Catholics are so blessed by things like Amazon and other online retailers. We can obtain the rare books, etc. Post-chastisement, especially without the internet, think about how valuable all the knowledge that is accuмulated in our libraries will be.
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Apparently there will be a 2-day period of darkness approximately 40 days before the 3-days-of-darkness.
This should give us sufficient warning.
Interesting, where did you hear or read this? I thought the warning would be a big cross lit in the sky with angels playing trumpets right before the 3DD occurs.
I guess this displays my lack of total child-like trust in Providence, but does anyone else feel the urge to stock up on books prior to the chastisement? Right now, Catholics are so blessed by things like Amazon and other online retailers. We can obtain the rare books, etc. Post-chastisement, especially without the internet, think about how valuable all the knowledge that is accuмulated in our libraries will be.
I've already stocked up on them. :)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Days_of_Darkness
Marie-Julie Jahenny (1850-1941), known as the "Breton Stigmatist", provided additional information on the Three Days of Darkness not given to other mystics: the blessed wax candles for protection must be of 100% pure wax, they must not have other ingredients, candles with mixtures that are not of pure wax will not light. A Two Day Period of Darkness would fall 37 to 40 days before the Three Days of Darkness. The blessed wax candles will be the only sources of light at night during these Two Days, but can be put out during the daytime of the Two Days. However, the blessed candles must be lit for all of the Three Days of Darkness and must not be put out. They will not light in the homes of the impious or blasphemers. The furniture on which the blessed candles are placed will not shake during the incessant earthquakes that will occur during those days. The faithful are instructed to gather around a blessed crucifix and image of the Blessed Virgin and pray. The Three Days will fall on a Thursday, a Friday, and a Saturday. All hell will be let loose during this time and strike all who are not in their homes and have a blessed candle lit. The faithful are instructed not to look out during the Three Days, or they will also be struck dead.[3]
The reference on that page leads to book about the revelations of Marie-Julie Jahenny. Though Wikipedia may seem a dubious source, the rest of that article seems to be pasted from various other traditional Catholic sources that can be found on the web.
I like the idea of a relatively benign 2 day period of darkness several weeks in advance of the chastisement more than the thought of a bunch of angels in the sky blaring trumpets on Wednesday night right before the 3 days begins - not much of a "warning" is it? It seems too overt. One would expect something more subtle to serve as a warning. Obviously to the rest of the world a 2 day period may just seem to be a freak occurence or something. To traditional Catholics it would be pretty clear though. That seems much more in line with God's Providential care for his little ones. That way we can finalize our spiritual and material preparations one last time.