The End Times and the Battle Against the Antichrist: Emmerich foresaw a climactic battle against the Antichrist on the plain of Megiddo, symbolizing a spiritual and possibly physical confrontation at the end of the world. This battle represents the ultimate struggle between divine forces and evil, with precursors to the Antichrist already emerging in her time through certain intellectual or ideological movements.
The Crisis and Renewal of the Church:The Church faces internal and external decay, with priests described as spiritually asleep and ecclesiastical structures weakened by neglect and corruption. A "fire" threatens the Church with ruin but also signals a coming renewal and splendor.
Emmerich saw a hidden Pope, possibly in prayer or dead, indicating a period of leadership crisis or obscurity within the Church. The faithful and clergy are tested, with some receiving divine light and grace, while others act hypocritically.
The Spiritual Church and the New Pentecost:A spiritual Church emerges, united across parishes and infused with the Holy Spirit, described as a "new awakening." This New Pentecost involves outpourings of the Holy Spirit, depicted as light or lightning descending on churches and individuals, revitalizing faith and charity.
The Holy Spirit appears as a winged figure emitting light in seven colors, spreading grace globally and strengthening the faithful amidst tribulations.
The Twelve New Apostles:Emmerich repeatedly saw twelve men, described as new apostles or prophets, who are divinely chosen to renew the Church. These men, Catholic and from various nations, work independently yet in unison, guided by divine inspiration. They are humble, obscure, and often despised, yet their efforts spread God’s message far and wide.
These apostles receive a radiant, child-like figure from the Lord, symbolizing divine grace or the Eucharist, and are tasked with rekindling faith globally.
The Time of Peace and Christian Unity:After great tribulations, a period of peace and charity is prophesied, where religious orders flourish, and religion regains authority. This era is marked by a return to Christian unity and a resurgence of love and faith across the earth.
The Role of Mary and Protection of the Church:The Virgin Mary appears as a protector of the Church, spreading her mantle over it. A layman carrying the Church on his shoulders, possibly a future Pope or leader, struggles under its weight but is aided by the twelve apostles and angels, symbolizing divine and human cooperation to preserve the Church.
The Rejection of Grace and False Prophets:Some reject the renewed grace of this divine advent, likened to Herod’s attempt to suppress the Savior. False prophets and deceptive movements, including manipulative practices like "magnetizing" women, oppose the work of the true apostles.
The closing of the Gospel book signifies a final judgment or exclusion of those who reject divine grace.
External Oppression and Inner Strength:The Church faces external persecution from worldly powers, but this prepares it to receive inner strength from the Holy Spirit. Emmerich saw global outpourings of grace, strengthening the faithful and ensuring the Church’s survival.
The Martyrdom of the Holy Innocents:The time of the "Holy Innocents" suggests a period of persecution or sacrifice for those who uphold the renewed grace, paralleling the biblical slaughter of innocents by Herod.
The Lord’s Presence and Ecclesiastical Solemnity:A priestly figure, possibly Christ Himself, leads a divine liturgy surrounded by the twelve apostles and others, symbolizing a restored and radiant Church. This vision emphasizes the real presence of God and the renewal of faith through divine intervention.
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