A Record
that ties John the Apostle to John the Baptist who bare record of the word of God. From Acts 19 we know John the Baptist had followers in Ephesus that did not know Jesus. When John was preparing the way, he didn’t know Jesus was the Lamb, a word found 27 times in the Apocalypse. John the Apostle didn’t use that word.
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A Strange Beginning
in the Apocalypse. Why is John mentioned three times? Has anyone addressed this in a reasonable way? Could they actually be three different people all named John? Victorinus and Eusebius gives us reason to believe that. Victorinus in his commentary doesn’t mention Antipas or the seven churches. He does mention the seven churches Paul wrote to. Eusebius doesn’t mention Antipas. He does mention six of the seven churches but doesn’t associate them with the Apocalypse. Both may be looking at the first version written by John the Baptist.
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A Purpose
a reason why something is necessary. The child understands this. It is why the child asks why. Reason, meaning, and purpose can explain why we are here. You need to consider why. Don’t you wonder why? You should.
A Child
a man and a woman become one flesh. Let not man put asunder. A trinity in the form of a family. The purpose of marriage is to protect the child. The child is the future. Protect the environment of the child. Life, marriage, and family.
A Trinity
that includes a child, a mother, and a father. We are all part of a trinity made in Their Image. We have been given dominion over all the earth. Those who talk climate change would like to turn that around. We have been told to be fruitful, and multiply. Those who talk climate change would like to change that. Francis and the bishops are talking climate change.
A Top Priority
that cannot be equated with other issues. Protection of the child first starts with protection of life, then marriage, and finally family. The meaning or purpose of life, marriage, and family has been lost to make others comfortable with their lifestyle. Mercy and forgiveness does not necessitate ignoring the Truth. Love of neighbor does not trump Truth.
A Preeminent Issue
but there are bishops who don’t see it that way. They would rather talk about climate change. Said McElroy: “It is not Catholic teaching that abortion is the pre-eminent issue that we face in the world of Catholic social teaching. It is not.” Climate should be ‘a central priority’ for US church, says Bishop McElroy Jul 23, 2019.
A Necessary Ingredient
but it has been given to those who would harm the children and the Church. If the Church cannot protect the children, who or what can she protect? The truth is we cannot trust those who ignore the Truth and talk about climate change. That is a job for Greta but not for Francis. Our job is to pay close attention to what Francis and the bishops do.
A Crisis In The Church
than cannot be ignored. Clericalism? Really? Save the Church. To hell with the people. What about the Truth? Save the Truth. The laity must save the Truth. The bishops are too busy dealing with clericalism. What could that be?
A Crisis In The Church
AKA as clericalism. Something that will just take time to sort out. Time and money. First protect the money. Bankruptcy. Transfer of funds. Secret investments. Money laundering. Next protect the players. Move them around. Silence everyone with whatever it takes. Feed the wolves.
