With interest, I have been delving into the beginning of the 20th century. Three peculiar events caught my attention.
Miracles witnessed by young children occurred at Fatima and Lourdes. A transformative revolution in 1917 shifted Mother Russia’s identity from Christian to Communist. What might connect these diverse occurrences?
During this period, the world faced a devastating war that resulted in an immense death toll due to a subsequent flu epidemic. What insights did those children provide regarding Russia?
The Vatican communicated a warning about dedicating Russia to the mother of Jesus, cautioning that failure to do so could lead to significant problems in the coming years, possibly even another world war.
Now, a century later, what have we learned from these revelations? In World War II, Russia emerged as a formidable power. It is likely that the Germans would not have suffered defeat were it not for the efforts of a vast Russian army.
During the Cold War, a dictator was responsible for the deaths of countless Russians and repressed the desire for freedom in many satellite nations. Communism spread like wildfire.
Could this have been the warning meant to be heeded? Although a world war did not occur, Russia was dedicated by the Vatican to Blessed Mary… perhaps this averted the conflict.
Was the warning merely a tactic employed by the Vatican to promote Christianity?
Did the horrific bloodshed of the First World War serve as a catalyst for increased prayers for peace?
Or was there a legitimate concern for a future characterized by world-ending weapons that could lead to our complete annihilation?
The Cold War demonstrated that responsible nations could communicate despite the stark contrasts between Communism and Christianity.
However, I now observe that the warnings issued at the start of the last century are closer to reality than they have been in the past one hundred years.
Firstly, the disintegration of Mother Russia has resulted in a massive country split into smaller nations, many of which possess nuclear arsenals, potentially devastating biological weapons, as well as aircraft and submarines capable of delivering these instruments of mass destruction.
Secondly, the dictators and global leaders failed to establish a means of communication.
In today’s world, the possibility of bringing about the total obliteration of our planet lies with individuals who lack communication.
While Christians and Communists held opposing views, they could at least acknowledge the other’s perspective.
Contrastingly, today’s terrorists display no acceptance, only an urgent push toward warfare. It appears that Western leaders have not grasped the nuances among modern revolutionaries. Engaging in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan further alienates moderate Muslims. Should we fail to regulate weapons in ex-Russian, now Muslim-supporting nations, coupled with a complete breakdown in communication, the implications are dire.
The warning regarding Russia may soon become a reality… perhaps it’s time for the Vatican to amplify its call for prayers to preserve our world.
I hold reservations about groups like Jehovah’s Witnesses and other religious sects declaring that the current wave of natural disasters signifies impending doom, especially since they have misforecasted the end of the world five times before.
Let us remember that we possess the power to change, the determination to change, and the belief to create perfection in every single day.
All sacred texts denounce killing… a warning has been sounded; it’s time for transformation.
by Professor P.T. Brown
