three days of darkness?

[lakaro]

I think I have anxiety neurosis, because I’m afraid that my family will suffer from those dark days. Non stop look out the window … are sick but do not know how you release: (I pray and hope that soon will go fears. This stronger than me.

 

[lakaro]

   I believe that there will be a Chastisement, a Big Wakeup Call for all.  The private revelations concerning the 3 days of  darkness  have Church approval.  However people like to "add-on" and it is hard to find a good source.

BP

3 days of darkness are approved Kościów? But the church is not required to believe in the revelation - you or not.
What does it mean that there will be Chastisement for all according to you?

 

[lakaro]

Concerning the 3 days of darkness I contacted the National Padre Pio Center.

The Padre Pio Center for North America

  While I have read otherwise but according to this group St. Pio never made such a prophecy concerning the Three Days of  Darkness.  However this appears to be an authorative source.

I  recieved this email from The Padre Pio Center for North America:

"Dear “Doubting” Thomas ,

I applaud your diligence in seeking truth. The prophecy of the “Three Days of Darkness” is correctly attributed to the late mystic, Blessed Anna Maria Taigi.

Back in 1960, was the first time that this rumor, associating the prophecy with Padre Pio began in which it was brought to the attention of Church authorities who turned it over to the Capuchin Order for reply.

Father Clement Neubauer O.F.M. Cap., Superior General of the Capuchin Order, speaking on behalf of the Order and specifically for Padre Pio labeled the prophecies attributed to padre Pio as forgeries.

Later in 1977, Volume XII, number 2 of the Voice of Padre Pio magazine, the official publication of the Cause for Postulazaione (Beatification and Canonization) of Padre Pio, clearly printed that on several occasions Padre Pio answered with a resounding “NO” to those who questioned him about whether he made the prophecy of the Three Days of Darkness. (Red Font for Emphasis mine)

Thank you for seeking the truth. Perhaps you may wish to learn more of the life of Blessed Anna Maria Taigi; very interesting life. Her incorrupt body is in the Church of San Crisogono in Trastevere Section of Rome, if ever you travel to Italy.

God bless you,"
End of Letter

Catechism of the Catholic Church #67: Throughout the ages, there have been so-called “private” revelations, some of which have been recognized by the authority of the Church. They do not belong, however, to the deposit of faith. It is not their role to improve or complete Christ’s definitive Revelation, but to help live more fully by it in a certain period of history. Guided by the Magisterium of the Church, the sensus fidelium knows how to discern and welcome in these revelations whatever constitutes an authentic call of Christ or his saints to the Church.

Christian faith cannot accept “revelations” that claim to surpass or correct the Revelation of which Christ is the fulfilment, as is the case in certain nonChristian religions and also in certain recent sects which base themselves on such “revelations”.

Religious seers, even those recognized by the Church may have been recieved direct insight from the Holy Spirit but their attempts to communicate these private revelations may fail to express these revelations from God due to human error resulting from barriers such as those language and the written word. Whenever we express ourselves we do so imperfectly and the same is true when people read what we have said or written or even in art forms.

  For example the images & concepts of  Holy Angels & Demons.   The mental impressions that give rise  to images are not the same thing as these angelic spirits.  They are elements of  thoughts and feelings associated with contemplation.  How can something that is spiritual be truly expressed or  apprehended fully truthful when we all are subject to human error.  

    This is why we should follow the Church's guidelines concerning not just private revelations but all matters of  faith especially moral guidelines.   Christ founded and established His Church to be a Great Light that guides us to Heaven.

   I believe that there will be a Chastisement, a Big Wakeup Call for all.  The private revelations concerning the 3 days of  darkness  have Church approval.  However people like to "add-on" and it is hard to find a good source.

BP

I do not understand English but does this mean that Padre Pio was not predicted these 3 days?

 

[mercytruth]

The three days of darkness as the ninth plague over the Egyptians (Exodus 10:22-23) as described in the book of Wisdom, chapter 17:

**For thy judgments, O Lord, are great, and thy words cannot be expressed: therefore undisciplined souls have erred.

2 For while the wicked thought to be able to have dominion over the holy nation, they themselves being fettered with the bonds of darkness, and a long night, shut up in their houses, lay there exiled from the eternal providence.

3 And while they thought to lie hid in their obscure sins, they were scattered under a dark veil of forgetfulness, being horribly afraid and troubled with exceeding great astonishment.

4 For neither did the den that held them, keep them from fear: for noises coming down troubled them, and sad visions appearing to them, affrighted them.

5 And no power of fire could give them light, neither could the bright flames of the stars enlighten that horrible night.

6 But there appeared to them a sudden fire, very dreadful: and being struck with the fear of that face, which was not seen, they thought the things which they saw to be worse:

7 And the delusions of their magic art were put down, and their boasting of wisdom was reproachfully rebuked.

8 For they who promised to drive away fears and troubles from a sick soul, were sick themselves of a fear worthy to be laughed at.

9 For though no terrible thing disturbed them: yet being scared with the passing by of beasts, and hissing of serpents, they died for fear: and denying that they saw the air, which could by no means be avoided.

10 For whereas wickedness is fearful, it beareth witness of its condemnation: for a troubled conscience always forecasteth grievous things.

11 For fear is nothing else but a yielding up of the succours from thought.

12 And while there is less expectation from within, the greater doth it count the ignorance of that cause which bringeth the torment.

13 But they that during that night, in which nothing could be done, and which came upon them from the lowest and deepest hell, slept the same sleep.

14 Were sometimes molested with the fear of monsters, sometimes fainted away, their soul failing them: for a sudden and unlooked for fear was come upon them.

15 Moreover if any of them had fallen down, he was kept shut up in prison without irons.

16 For if any one were a husbandman, or a shepherd, or a labourer in the field, and was suddenly overtaken, he endured a necessity from which he could not fly.

17 For they were all bound together with one chain of darkness. Whether it were a whistling wind, or the melodious voice of birds, among the spreading branches of trees, or a fall of water running down with violence,

18 Or the mighty noise of stones tumbling down, or the running that could not be seen of beasts playing together, or the roaring voice of wild beasts, or a rebounding echo from the highest mountains: these things made them to swoon for fear.

19 For the whole world was enlightened with a clear light, and none were hindered in their labours.

20 But over them only was spread a heavy night, an image of that darkness which was to come upon them. But they were to themselves more grievous than the darkness**

 

[Kithrus]

Purging the world of evil doesn’t make sense outside of the end times.

No, I’m not trying to play god but any intellectual can tell you that most things God does comes with considerable rhyme and reason for those who know where to look.

 

[scoobydoo6v92]

Well my opinion… is… That the world is full of evil and the end times are hear. The fig tree is tender and I think we are the last generation. I know people been saying this for two millenniums but we have the technology in place like nuclear weapons computers drones the size of a hummingbird to the size of a large Cessna. we have satellite communications we have GPS I can talk to someone in Germany from Missouri without one wire attached to my computer. we are getting more evil and more atheistic. two thousand years ago up till 200 years ago. we had hardly anything. the technology is here to usher in the end times. I think the time for a “Come to Jesus” meeting for the whole world is long overdue. Israel was reborn and there is something with that in the bible when that happens that will be the last generation and that was in 1948. My mother was born in 47 I think she will see the second coming. knowledge shall increase and travel to and fro will also increase. we are at the cusp of the great warning and three days of darkness then the dead in Christ will rise first and those who remain (us) will be changed and meet the Lord in the air. Meaning that Heaven and Earth will become one. and the time has arrived that the Church needs to take her head out of the sand and start teaching end times prophecy like the protestants do. as it’s on it’s way. My opinion of course.

 

[Kithrus]

Well my opinion… is… That the world is full of evil and the end times are hear. The fig tree is tender and I think we are the last generation. I know people been saying this for two millenniums but we have the technology in place like nuclear weapons computers drones the size of a hummingbird to the size of a large Cessna. we have satellite communications we have GPS I can talk to someone in Germany from Missouri without one wire attached to my computer. we are getting more evil and more atheistic. two thousand years ago up till 200 years ago. we had hardly anything. the technology is here to usher in the end times. I think the time for a “Come to Jesus” meeting for the whole world is long overdue. Israel was reborn and there is something with that in the bible when that happens that will be the last generation and that was in 1948. My mother was born in 47 I think she will see the second coming. knowledge shall increase and travel to and fro will also increase. we are at the cusp of the great warning and three days of darkness then the dead in Christ will rise first and those who remain (us) will be changed and meet the Lord in the air. Meaning that Heaven and Earth will become one. and the time has arrived that the Church needs to take her head out of the sand and start teaching end times prophecy like the protestants do. as it’s on it’s way. My opinion of course.

Your opinion based on what exactly? That technology is amazing? You and every other person on the planet says the same thing every time someone comes out with a new fun fruit roll up next.

I’d like to think the end times come when they may. Frankly I would like to see us reach out into space for centuries long before that happens. There’s just so much of creation to see.

 

[scoobydoo6v92]

The fact of the matter is none of us know. But reaching out to space has nothing to do with leading souls to Christ. and , when we see him, we will know all there is to know. We will understand what gravity is. we will be able to think therefore we are there. so we won’t need space ships or stations wouldn’t it be nice to visit Jupiter or mars without space suits and all the years to get there. The thing I was trying to convey is, that Israel was reborn in 1948 then everyone will turn their backs against her,(Which is what is happening) and she will be a burdensome stone. There will never ever ever be peace on earth till Christ comes. you can sing all those “If i had a hammer” songs till we fill every CD in the world,still won’t make peace. We have proven to God that we can’t run this world. The prophecies are there and being fulled and I don’t believe in the “Rapture” but as my protestant former girlfriend would say… “Id much rather fly than die!” I tend to feel the same. I think it is very soon. and the church needs to start talking more on it. Instead of burying the head in the sand. I would love it if we could go in space and I would love to have my genes spliced to live 4 digit life spans instead of the stingy puny ridiculous 2 digit life spans ours are almost as bad as a dog’s lifespan. We should outlive trees as we are God’s flagship animal. But as I said no one knows the day or the hour. Only God the Father. but he did say there will be signs and there are here. I think it would be awesome to see the second coming and that don’t scare me anymore than natural death. Much rather be changed then die. That’s me.

 

[Shelly_D]

Look up Anne, the Lay Apostle’s “Directions for our Times.” And The Silent Voice. They are private revelations that give a lot of info on this topic. It is all consistent with what is foretold in The Book of Revelation.

 

[scoobydoo6v92]

Look up Anne, the Lay Apostle’s “Directions for our Times.” And The Silent Voice. They are private revelations that give a lot of info on this topic. It is all consistent with what is foretold in The Book of Revelation.

i think we are living in the times in the Book of Revelation. I also think that most of us will see the second coming. I really do. I will look it up. but I think the stage is set for the entrance of the antichrist who I believe is alive and in the scenes. my opinion of course.

 

[Luigi_Daniele]

Your opinion based on what exactly? That technology is amazing? You and every other person on the planet says the same thing every time someone comes out with a new fun fruit roll up next.

I’d like to think the end times come when they may. Frankly I would like to see us reach out into space for centuries long before that happens. There’s just so much of creation to see.

When the 2nd Coming happens, we will see it all, all at once. Why wait?

 

[scoobydoo6v92]

When the 2nd Coming happens, we will see it all, all at once. Why wait?

Exactly. It’s time Catholics get’s their head out of the sand and look around and see what is going on. No it isn’t like the past 2000 years we didn’t have nuclear weapons 2000 years ago or satellites or anything like we have today. and the times are like the times of Noah. I hope it is tomorrow.

 

[ServiteJack]

“… caused by false “apparitions” (eg Garabandal ]and, almost certainly, Medjugorje)”

   By your stating that basically, Medjugorie is Almost Certainly if fake...

Makes me think that you yourself have never Gone there on a pilgrimage… but are stating something based on what others have told you or written down instead of seeing for yourself. It’s really not fair to make such a statement if you have not put in the effort to form your own opinion! In fact it seems a bit arrogant and if you are wrong a diservice to Mary and those thinking of going still or who Have gone.
I have had a great love for Mary as a child so when I heard about Medjugorie I saw it like this: as one who Loves a woman - a woman who has been out of ‘reach’ - hearing that she ‘might’ be a few airplane rides away I HAD to see for myself!
Saving my every penny to go. For if she IS there, such Mercy and Love is our God! And if she is Not then again, in God’s Great Mercy and Love, everything we do out of pure love for His Mother assuradly will be Blessed.

 I myself did just that when I was 20 years old.  Another American told me The Eucharist was TRULY His Body and Blood.  I told her she was mistaken and left it at that.  That evening at Mass, as The Priest held up The Eucharist for all to see and adore... 'It' came at me, through me around me and within me.  It was The Glory, The Very Kingship of Christ of God Himself!"  I now knew and when I raqced down after Mass to find this woman she was the last person there still in prayer. I called her by namke and she turned and with a peaceful smile said" I know, isn't it bwonderful;".  "No I said, Listen"..  again she replied with "yes I know isn't it beautiful".  Now at the point of Bursting it out!  I said "No No Listen LISTEN!" "The Eucharist It is!  It Really IS The Body of Christ!"  She was laughing at this point, a kind and happy laugh and again said to me: "Yes, yes I prayed that you would see. Isn't it beautiful".

  I also had a dream in which God spoke tyo me, asked me a question and I could not answer ity. I awoke in a sitting position still wondering about which answer was correct.. He had asked me in myy dream if I was "inferior or superior' in my life - He meant in referrance to other people around me, which at times I did feel better than them and at others less then.. They both seemed wrong, but theMY truth was indferior... but I instintly knew it was wrong for God does not make trash yet I am certainly no better than anyone else that was certain too.
   But the very next morning I was praying The Rosary (with that same woman) in The Rectory.  We'd finished and had begun walking towards the only store of sorts there was when a Priest unknown to us had crossed the street.  We 'met' at an angle.

He asked if either of us had thought of being ‘Religious’. I said “No Father I am not worthy, believe me”. He then stopped. Just stopped. Turned to me and with a finger pointed at me said: “Now listen, listen very very carefully”. I was listening. “We are neither superior, nor inferior… we are all equal”. Then he walked away.
THAT was The Answer! Might seem obviouds to all of you, but to me I would never have come to it… and I had told no one that dream from the night before either.

TWO of the Top Miricales that occured during my time in Medjugorie.

WE shall know From It’s Fruits if it comes from God or not.
Please do not make judgements on places or people you yourself have not visited or seen with your own loving and open heart. To speak with authority on matters you haver not yourself gone to see is rteally not prudent nor frankly a right thing to do.
Whether these ‘fruits’ were God’s Mercy for my heart was indeed innocent and true… Mary would have been with me where ever I had gone I believe. But whether or not the ‘kids’ at the time were true and honest and seers, we can only go By The Fruits.
and in my case the fruits were many and changed my life.
Peace.

 

[wizardo334]

Replying to the original question. The three days of darkness needs to be read in light of the triumph of Christ over the powers of darkness:

Blessed Anna Maria Taiga:
"After the Three Days of Darkness Saints Peter and Paul, having come down from Heaven, will preach throughout the world and designate a new pope. A great light will flash from their bodies and will settle upon the cardinal, the future Pontiff. Then Christianity will spread throughout the world . . . These conversions will be amazing . . . Russia, England and China will come into the Church.

The most important thing to recognize is that God is not going to leave you or any of the faithful in a state of darkness before hand. There will be warning signs. Christ speaks to St. Faustina about the entire earth being extinguished from light and the only light coming from the sign of the cross which will be seen globally in the sky. This cross is likely not only a sign of Gods love, but is in itself a literal warning sign to go ahead and go inside, and prepare for this: Light blessed candles, close windows, go into as safe a place as possible, gather water and food that is available.

But the best disposition towards this is trust. What we should not do is go out to walmart and buy duck tape and have all of our blinds duck tapped and closed shut at this very moment. Something that big God has a lot of people and families to watch over out there, both catholic and protestant. Hes not just going to darken the sun, and send purification. A series of other things will have occurred if this day ever comes. The best disposition to have it recognize that it could very well occur. If it does it will lead to a world that is much better than the world of this present age…And if it does God is not going to leave you orphan and fending for yourself. Something that big would involve 2/3s of the angels assisting you and the rest of the faithful. If the 1/3rd will participate directly with their own, the 2/3rds will participate directly with their own.

 

[catrosa]

Calm down folks! , we dont even know if it is true or not ! , whether it is true or not , we should not fear , if we have a strong faith in God! , we should stay strong and firm!
Let us all not fear , because surely we will be saved IF we truly do have a STRONG faith in God!

 

[Kithrus]

I don’t don’t and I repeat don’t want to come off as crass but it’s vitally important to note the three days of darkness isn’t accepted by the church at this time.

Don’t tell me to take my head out of the sand when too many Catholics spend more and more time in the future or the past.

Frankly I like the present. If you asked me what I would do if I were to die right now I’d continue doing everything I’m doing now till the very end. I’ll worry about judging the future when I get there.

 

[awsiukiewicz]

Has anyone here heard about the three days of darkness prophesy? I read that several people received this prophesy and they are Blesseds and Saints… what it says is that there will be a chastisement for the world if we don’t all turn to God, and that is three days & nights of complete darkness and during that time the people who haven’t turned to God would die except a few that would be converted later on. Some believers will die too but they will be innocent and will be martyrs. During that time we must stay in the house and shut all the doors and windows and not look outside, not even look outside the window… and if anyone does look, they will die instantly because God’s justice is holy and He doesn’t want us to see it. There will be a lot of demons everywhere too, hurricanes of fire, earthquakes and other frightening things, and apparently, some poisonous gas that will spread everywhere so the windows should be shut and sealed in properly. We must stay at home and pray and ask for forgiveness, seek Mary’s protection, and repent of sin… it’s important to be in a state of grace… then we won’t be as frightened. Also, only a blessed candle would give light, nothing else. Apparently this is a chastisement worse than the Flood, except it’s by fire, not by water, as there would never be another great flood. After the three days and nights, the stars will come out and then the sun, and it will be springtime and a time of peace for the world. Apparently after this peace, evil will gain hand once more and then the antichrist will come, and then the end of the world. But some have said that the Second Coming will be during or after those 3 days.

Will it happen? who knows, it might…

when? I have no idea…

however when I think of it, I feel really afraid. what do you all think? how should we react to this prophesy?? i’ve been wondering sometimes… the reason I took it more seriously is because apparently the prophesy was also given to St Padre Pio, but does anyone know if this letter is accurate and actually from him… divinemercyinc.com/St%20Padre%20Pio%20Prophecies.htm I tend to believe the things St Padre Pio says because he was really close to God and could discern things.

Should we prepare for this just in case it happens??

thanks

 

[awsiukiewicz]

I totally disagree with the thread following yr comments/questions…I dont’ believe at all that this comes form the evil one…I wouldn’t live in perpetual fear …but we should have already had our homes Blessed…we should already have some candles Blessed…why not have a crucifix in the home…who knows when…as far as Sr. Lucia…there is evidence pointing to the fact that everything she heard and wrote was somewhat watered down…do a little research…i.e. Fr. Malachi Martin…Pax vobiscum

 

[Lost_Wanderer]

Frankly I like the present. If you asked me what I would do if I were to die right now I’d continue doing everything I’m doing now till the very end. I’ll worry about judging the future when I get there.

I know rite? So many people want the world to end yet they don’t even realize how there are those of us who’d still rather stay here than go to either heaven or hell. Prepare for the future they say? No thanks.

I’d rather make it myself.

 

[scoobydoo6v92]

I know rite? So many people want the world to end yet they don’t even realize how there are those of us who’d still rather stay here than go to either heaven or hell. Prepare for the future they say? No thanks.

I’d rather make it myself.

Why do some people want the world to end?? I will gladly tell you. I believe that the “end of the world” is the end of this age. not the planet and life. Just like the end of the old testament ushered in the new age with the first coming of Christ. the second coming will usher in the final stage of existence no more tears no more money no more strife sadness death no more greed and God will FINALLY rule this world. as we have proven to him that we can’t run this world at all. I myself am tired TIRED of this world. I am tired of being ruled by my peers I want Christ to come. If that takes the three days of darkness or the great warning or particular judgement today fine… I want to be here when He comes . That is why we are fascinated with the things and signs dealing with the second coming as most people are sick and tired of this world and want something MUCH better. That is my take on this and I want this age to finally end I hate this age I hate having to live a life of hell just to put food on the table. i am tired of not living my dream and I am REALLY tired of God not answering ANY of my prayers. Getting quite tired of this age. It needs to FINALLY die with the second coming and I personally think that it is sooner than we all think and I hope it’s this year or sooner. I am tired of God’s lack of urgency in my life and my family’s life. When he comes we won’t need to pray and wait and wait and wait to be told “NO!” he will be ruling this world like he should have in the beginning. I am also really tired of Catholics who ignore this teaching, it is beginning to really get on my nerves. It is part of Catholic teaching. We need to start preaching it.