Catholic position on prophecy?

[Hicup]

Hello all. Sorry if this thread has been posted before, or if its in the wrong place.

Anyway, to explain the background of my question: I’m a new-ish sort of Catholic. I was baptised Catholic as a baby, but since my family are non-practising Catholics, I fell away from the Church. Recently, I’ve found my faith again, and I’m just exploring different areas of Catholicism. Today I’ve been reading bits about prophecy - Catholic prophecy to be precise. It’s all very interesting, especially about the End Times, but I’d like to know where the Church stands on different Catholic prophecies. It’s just that before I read more, I’d like to know for certain what the Church thinks regarding the prophecies.

Thanks.

 

[Joe_5859]

As St. Paul says, test all things; hold fast to what is good.

Prophecy is certainly possible, but not everyone claiming to be a prophet actually is one. If an alleged prophecy contradicts Catholic teaching, it is not from God. No further evaluation necessary.

You always want to check with the local diocese, though. If someone does not have the blessing of their local bishop, I would be very wary of what they have to say.

The good news for Catholics, though, is that we have the fullness of revelation in Jesus Christ. No further modern day prophecy is necessary. We all already have been given what we need to get to heaven.

 

[Hicup]

Thank you for your reply. I genuinely found it interesting to read.

Oh, and its a relief to know that Christ has already given us what we need to know to get to Heaven!

Thanks again.

 

[DavidFilmer]

Today I’ve been reading bits about prophecy - Catholic prophecy to be precise. It’s all very interesting, especially about the End Times

I’m not sure what you were reading. The only prophecy that the Church accepts about eschatology that I know of is what is found in the Bible.

but I’d like to know where the Church stands on different Catholic prophecies.

The Church “allows” certain prophecies of various Saints (meaning it’s OK for Catholics to believe them and teach about them), but the Church does not require or expect anyone to believe any of them (not even the person who receives the prophecy, interestingly enough). All private revelation is optional. Prophecy is not considered a teaching of the Church in any way (and, thus, the Church does not officially interpret prophecy).