after care wrote:
Following this logic, it's a wonder there's even a single Catholic left. For we live in an instant gratification age.

Their "work hard" ethic on salvation (by works) will gain them lots of human praise.

True Christians don't expect their reward down here.

Quote;
""Just before Easter, Pope Francis affirmed that Bonzel was responsible for the miracle""

RCC Idolatry as usual cuts out the Lord and worships the sinner.

Boo Hoo!! The church lost in a fallen world?

And you are surprised?

The age of apostasy is increasing rapidly all around us and you expect Christian values to be promoted in politics when the reprobates are multiplying?

Proverbs 29:16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

Wait for it!!

Psalm 27:14 WAIT on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: WAIT, I say, on the LORD.

Psalm 33:20 Our soul WAITETH for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.

John UK wrote:
Publican
Well I've been reading this like you said, and I can see Christ there, for sure, and I can see a return to innocency with the wild animals no more wild, but I cannot fathom the actual time of the event. Perhaps you'd be so kind as to give me some idea?