OUR LADY AND ISLAM: HEAVEN’S PEACE PLAN

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OUR LADY AND ISLAM: HEAVEN’S PEACE PLAN
Fr Ladis J. Cizik, Blue Army National Executive Director

Islam Islam is an Arabic word that can be defined as "to make peace." Islam is the religion founded by Mohammed, which considers the Koran as its holy book. In addition, Islam accepts the New Testament of the Christians and the Old Testament of the Jews as Divinely inspired works. Followers of Islam are known as Muslims (also: Moors, Turks, and Moslems) and, just as Jews and Christians, believe in only one God. Yet, over the centuries, Muslims have engaged in tremendous wars with Christians and Jews. It would seem that there is little hope for peace. However, Heaven's Peace Plan, involving Our Lady, is evidenced at Fatima, Portugal as well as other places around the world.

Fatima

The Moors once occupied Portugal. The village of Fatima was given the Islamic name of the well-loved Princess of the nearby Castle of Ourem. She died at an early age after marrying the Count of Ourem and converting to Catholicism. Baptized with the Christian name of Oureana, she was named at birth "Fatima," like many other Moslem girls, in honor of the daughter of Mohammed. Of his daughter, Fatima, the founder of Islam, Mohammed, said: "She has the highest place in heaven after the Virgin Mary."

It is a fact that Moslems from various nations, especially from the Middle East, make so many pilgrimages to Our Lady of Fatima's Shrine in Portugal that Portuguese officials have expressed concern. The combination of an Islamic name and Islamic devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary is a great attraction to Moslems. God is writing straight with crooked lines, as we will see. Fatima is a part of Heaven's Peace Plan. It is hope for the world.

The Koran

In the Koran, the holy name of the Blessed Virgin Mary is mentioned no less than thirty times. No other woman's name is even mentioned, not even that of Mohammed's daughter, Fatima. Among men, only Abraham, Moses, and Noah are mentioned more times than Our Lady. In the Koran, Our Blessed Mother is described as "Virgin, ever Virgin." The Islamic belief in the virginity of Mary puts to shame the heretical beliefs of those who call themselves Christian, while denying the perpetual virginity of Mary. Make no mistake about it, there is a very special relationship between the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Moslems!

The Holy Land

The Holy Land has been a real battleground between the Islamic peoples and Christianity over the centuries. Evidence of this are the numerous churches and basilicas that have been built by the Church, destroyed by, the Moslems, rebuilt by Catholic Crusaders, leveled again by the followers of Islam, and so on over the course of history. However, there is one remarkable exception: the Basilica of Saint Anne in Jerusalem.

The Crusaders built this church and named it in honor of the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the Crypt of St. Anne's Basilica, a statue of the Infant Mary is venerated on what is believed to be the exact spot where Our Lady was born. Their great reverence for Our Lady precluded the Moslems from destroying her birthplace. The foundation for Heaven's Peace Plan at Fatima, Portugal, can be found in the Land of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Spain

As the Moslems swept through Spain in the 8th century, a great religious treasure was buried for safe-keeping in the earth, high in the Estremadura Mountains. It was a much venerated statue of Our Lady holding the Divine Child Jesus that was a gift of Pope Gregory the Great to Bishop Leander of Seville. After the overthrow of Moorish occupation, the image was uncovered in the year 1326, subsequent to a vision of Our Lady to a humble shepherd by the name of Gil. Our Lady's very special statue was enshrined in a nearby Franciscan Monastery next to the "Wolf River."

The Moslems, during their Spanish occupation, had actually named the river. The Islamic term for Wolf River is "Guadalupe" (Guada = River; Lupe = Wolf). Hence, the famous Catholic image in Spain has been known, since the 14th century, by the Islamic name of "Our Lady of Guadalupe."

Mexico

In the fullness of time, we can be sure that Almighty God knew that the Islamic religion would pose a serious threat to Christianity. God also knew that the Spanish missionaries would face grave resistance in the "new world" from the mighty Aztec Indians. The Aztecs worshipped an evil stone "serpent god" that demanded human sacrifice. It was extremely difficult to win souls for Christ from these bloodthirsty savages. However, with God all things are possible. Our Lady appeared to a humble Aztec Indian convert by the name of Juan Diego in 1531. When asked her name by Juan Diego, at the request of the local bishop, Our Lady's response, in the Aztec language, included the words "te coatlaxopeuh" (pronounced: "te quatlasupe") and meant "one who crushes the head of the stone serpent."

To Juan Diego and his fellow Aztecs, this revelation had great meaning, coupled with the miraculous image of Our Lady standing on top of a "crescent," the symbol of this evil serpent god. A tidal wave of conversions to Catholicism ensued. However, Bishop Zumarraga, who was from Spain, made what was no doubt a "heavenly mistake" that one day may lead to the mass conversion of Moslems. To the Bishop's Spanish ears, Our Lady's Aztec name of "Te Quatlasupe" sounded just like the name of the revered Madonna from Spain with the Islamic name, "Guadalupe." Hence, the bishop named the Mexican Madonna "Our Lady of Guadalupe." It is interesting that the "crescent" is also the symbol for Islam and that America's Shrine to Our Lady has an Islamic name.

Battle of Lepanto

On October 7, 1571, a great victory over the mighty Turkish fleet was won by Catholic naval forces primarily from Spain, Venice, and Genoa under the command of Don Juan of Austria. It was the last battle at sea between "oared" ships, which featured the most powerful navy in the world, a Moslem force with between 12,000 to 15,000 Christian slaves as rowers. The patchwork team of Catholic ships was powered by the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Knowing that the Christian forces were at a distinct material disadvantage, the holy pontiff, St. Pope Pius V called for all of Europe to pray the Rosary for victory.

We know today that the victory was decisive, prevented the Islamic invasion of Europe, and evidenced the Hand of God working through Our Lady. At the hour of victory, St. Pope Pius V, who was hundreds of miles away at the Vatican, is said to have gotten up from a meeting, went over to a window, and exclaimed with supernatural radiance: "The Christian fleet is victorious!" and shed tears of thanksgiving to God.

What you may not know is that one of three admirals commanding the Catholic forces at Lepanto was Andrea Doria. He carried a small copy of Mexico's Our Lady of Guadalupe into battle. This image is now enshrined in the Church of San Stefano in Aveto, Italy. Not many know that at the Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Spain, one can view a huge warship lantern that was captured from the Moslems in the Battle of Lepanto. In Rome, look up to the ceiling of S. Maria in Aracoeli and behold decorations in gold taken from the Turkish galleys. In the Doges' Palace in Venice, Italy, one can witness a giant Islamic flag that is now a trophy from a vanquished Turkish ship from the Victory. At Saint Mary Major Basilica in Rome, close to the tomb of the great St. Pope Pius V, one was once able to view yet another Islamic flag from the Battle, until 1965, when it was returned to Istanbul in an intended friendly token of concord.

The Rosary

At Lepanto, the Victory over the Moslems was won by the faithful praying the Rosary. Even though they had superior numbers, the Turks really were overmatched. Blessed Padre Pio, the Spiritual Father of the Blue Army, said: "The Rosary is the weapon," and how right he was!

The Battle of Lepanto was at first celebrated liturgically as "Our Lady of Victory." Later, the feast of October 7th was renamed "Our Lady of the Rosary" and extended throughout the Universal Church by Pope Clement XI in 1716 (who canonized Pope Pius V in 1712).

And with that we are back to Fatima, Portugal where Our Lady, when asked her name, said: "I am the Lady of the Rosary." At Fatima, Our Lady taught us to pray the Rosary every day. Heaven presented its peace plan at Fatima and truly gave us hope for the world. Conversions were promised at Fatima: the conversion of sinners; the conversion of Russia; and what also appears to be the conversion of Islam. Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!

Taken from:
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September - October 2001, page 6
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[RnMomof7]

Would you show us the scripture where Peter or Paul advise the "unbloody sacrifice on Calvery" ,roseries, icons,relics,repetive prayer (as the heathan do)

It is my contenting that it has added to scripture and is no longer in Gods will

[Joshua]

"Do a search on "the seat of Moses" or "the chair of Moses" in the Bible. Then compare that to "the chair of Peter." "

I gave you scripture that shows Peter never had the authority you give him yet you bring up his chair

Again you are trying to make a point without proving your premise. You can't do this. If Peter was not the leader, which I showed you, the "Chair" that the RC bestowed on him is no value except to the RC who try to make this point.

Here again we have the RC claiming authority it gave itself.

That dog won't hunt.

[RobbyS]

,roseries, icons,relics,repetive prayer (as the heathan do)

Come on, Mom, you can do better than this. Why not advise on organs, strained glass and flowers in the Church? As for repetive prayer, this would prohibit the Lord's Prayer or any reciting of learned Scriptual verses. There is a reason why Quakerism us nott the normal force of Christianity.

[RobbyS]

All scripture you quote to back your arguments have to be translated with the idea RC is the authority,but you don't prove it Since your interpretations are baed on the assumption that Rome is not the authority, then this shows the limits of any appeal to Scripture. Somehow, some place a choice must be made between different interpretations.

For instance, the Arian controversy was essentially a dispute over Scripture and the matter was not settled even in the minds of orthodox Christians for two hundred years, after much discussion in many synods and councils. Even so in the year 600, the majority of Christians were not orthodox but Arian, Nestorian, or Monophysite.

In the end, God settled the matter in favor of Orthodoxy, because Arianism and Nestorianism do not flourish today, at least not publicly. Likewise in the dispute between Catholic and Protestant and Orthodox and whatever, God will eventually decide the matter.

[Joshua]

"In the end, God settled the matter in favor of Orthodoxy, because Arianism and Nestorianism do not flourish today, at least not publicly. Likewise in the dispute between Catholic and Protestant and Orthodox and whatever, God will eventually decide the matter. "

God settled the matter 2000 years ago on a hill called Calvary.

This isn't a numbers game. If Islam overtakes Christianity in size are we to assume God decided on Islam?

We are warned of a great apostasty, people falling from the faith. If in the end there are only two believers left that is the church and the gates of hell did not prevail against it. The truth never changes.

Salvation isn't a democracy where the majority rule.

" Matt 7:14 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. (NIV) "

This scripture would make me very carefull about going with the masses.(No pun intended)

[Joshua]

"Come on, Mom, you can do better than this. Why not advise on organs, strained glass and flowers in the Church? "

I can't remember the last time I saw someone on their knees praying to a stained glass window,or putting fresh cut flowers on a pedestal and marching down the street with the crowds screaming.

Praying the organ stopped years ago.. It was just to cumbersome to carry all those organs strung to a chain in your pocket. And forget about hanging them from the rear view mirror..

[RnMomof7]

,roseries, icons,relics,repetive prayer (as the heathan do)

Come on, Mom, you can do better than this. Why not advise on organs, strained glass and flowers in the Church? As for repetive prayer, this would prohibit the Lord's Prayer or any reciting of learned Scriptual verses. There is a reason why Quakerism us nott the normal force of Christianity.

Hi Robby..thought ya were lost...just waiting to come back and get me in a weak moment huh?*grin*

Ok I will try do better ."I am the Lord they God,I will have no other gods before me",Now read this well Robby

Exodus20:4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

20:5Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me;</font color>

On Prayer:

Matthew 6:7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.
Matthew 6:9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "`Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

This is HOW you should pray Robby,not what you should pray...

The icons in the Catholic Church grieve God..they take away from His glory..people kneel before them,light candles to them,put flowers in front of them..

Gods word specifically forbids icons..period..there are no exceptions.He is who is worthy..of all praise of all honor of all glory..

I believe that stained glass windows fall into that too Robby..Icons..

I note you did not copy my reference to the "unbloody sacrifice of Calvery"From the pen of the man you claim fathered the church

1 Peter 3:18 For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit,

Once for all Robby..no "unbloody sacrifice" that too is a repetive "prayer"

Again from Peter 1 Peter 1 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers,
19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.

Salvation is in the shed blood Robby...the "unbloody sacrifice is a lie..the only sacrifice God reconizes is a bloody one..ask Cain..ask Abraham.There is no "unbloody sacrifice" that is pleasing to God!

Hebrews 13:12 And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood.

Jesus Christ,fully God and fully man was the only acceptible sacrifice for my sin..for your sin..no unbloody sacrifice..no repetive prayer, no icons or stained windows...only the Blood of My God could pay my debt..and for that He deserves all my praise and all my Glory..He should not be asked to share it with roseries and saint and masses...He is King of King ,and Lord of Lords

John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

[RobbyS]

The unbloody sacrifice of the mass is done in accordance with the command of Christ and takes its efficacy from the bloody sacrifice of the Cross and the Resurrection, so the words are not vain. Have we not been commanded to repeat them as thanksgiving and praise to the Glory of God? God has ended the sacrifices in the temple , but he has provided for sacrifices even among the gentiles everywhere.

[RobbyS]

God settled the matter 2000 years ago on a hill called Calvary.

If God has decided among the squabbling members of his family, he certainly keeps his own counsel. We can only judge by the scores at the end of quarters.

[RnMomof7]

Have we not been commanded to repeat them as thanksgiving and praise to the Glory of God? God has ended the sacrifices in the temple , but he has provided for sacrifices even among the gentiles everywhere.

Where are we commanded Robby?

John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished.." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

Hebrews 4 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.
15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet was without sin.
16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Hebrews 8 1 The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
2 and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man.

Hebrews 5 Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: "Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me;
6 with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased.
7 Then I said, `Here I am--it is written about me in the scroll-- I have come to do your will, O God.'""Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not desire, nor were you pleased with them" (although the law required them to be made).
9 Then he said, "Here I am, I have come to do your will." He sets aside the first to establish the second.
10 And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. 11 Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.
12 But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God.
13 Since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool,
14 because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.

"It is finished.Robby...The unbloody sacrifice of Cain was rejected by God and so is the "unbloody sacrifice of Calvery"

[Joshua]

"If God has decided among the squabbling members of his family, he certainly keeps his own counsel. We can only judge by the scores at the end of quarters. "

I have no idea what you are talking about.

[RobbyS]

I have no idea what you are talking about. Even if you proved your case, you have proved nothing. Time will tell who is right.

[Joshua]

"Even if you proved your case, you have proved nothing. Time will tell who is right. "

Sorry counselor but this isn't a court of law. I need to prove nothing.
My case came up 2000 years ago and I was aquitted. I will never again stand before a judge for my sins.
I'm commanded to defend my faith and share the Gospel. If they don't accept I'm to walk away.

This isn't some silly high school debate where the winner is decided on points scored.

[RobbyS]

I need to prove nothing. My case came up 2000 years ago and I was aquitted. I will never again stand before a judge for my sins.

Unless you are deceased, you haven't met him yet, at least face to face.

[Godfollow]

Heard 'em already... sorry.

[RobbyS]

I'm sure you know what you mean, however...

[RnMomof7]

Have we not been commanded to repeat them as thanksgiving and praise to the Glory of God? God has ended the sacrifices in the temple , but he has provided for sacrifices even among the gentiles everywhere.

Hi robby..still waiting to see where an unbloody sacrifice is commanded..

[Godfollow]

Are your sure you know what you mean... Boing

[jonatron]

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