MEMO TO THE VATICAN: WATCH THE U.N. WITH MORE CAUTION, AS WELL AS RISE OF EUROPE

Spirit Daily ^ | 02.27.03 | Michael H. Brown

[Coleus]

MEMO TO THE VATICAN: WATCH THE U.N. WITH MORE CAUTION, AS WELL AS RISE OF EUROPE

Weeping image in Central Europe

By Michael H. Brown

www.spiritdaily.com

Your Holiness and Your Eminences, we write to you with great esteem, and hopefully proper reverence. We believe that the world should listen to your -- to the Vatican's -- discernment. Your judgment obviously exceeds our own, and we hope always to maintain strict obedience, especially in matters such as war. As it says in Scripture, obedience is superior to sacrifice.

If we can be so bold, we would like to express a concern. It has to do with the United Nations and the rising European Union or "E.U." -- which will either fall apart soon or end up as a superpower. We know you deal with both, and that in fact you recently advised the U.S. to follow U.N. rulings as regards the Iraq crisis. We also know that you have pointed out the benefits of certain aspects of globalization.

We too can see that, and admire your handling of difficult international matters but would like to add a small voice of warning. As you know, the U.N. often has a strong anti-Christian trend. When it thinks of spirituality, it often thinks in terms of the same eco-spirituality you brilliantly warned against in your recent document on the New Age. As you also know, the U.N supports birth control and abortion. To know the U.N. is to know that it recently appointed Libya as chairman of its Human Rights Commission.

It's not just bad politics. There is a deeply troubling spiritual issue. Can the U.N. do good? Has it done good? Yes. There are many good, well-meaning people there. But your Holiness, and dear Cardinals, I have to tell you that I once had a kind of unnerving experience in the lobby of the U.N. I believe I have related it before, on this website. I'm not sure what year it was. It must have been in the late 1980s. I was early for an appointment to see my college lecture agent whose office was at United Nations Plaza and to bide my time, I walked across the street into the U.N. itself and took a seat in the lobby -- watching tourists and saying a Rosary.

I guess I was naive back then, because I was surprised at how I felt. As I started to pray, I felt a tremendous spiritual resistance. It was nearly palpable. There was a spirit pervading that place that certainly didn't want me doing that. Maybe it would have preferred I head upstairs where the U.N. has a neutral global-religion chapel devoid of any spiritual warmth.

I mention all this because while I appreciate the good the U.N. does (and again, it has done a lot of good), we have to be wary of it for the aforementioned reasons. We spoke the other day of a realignment in the world -- how a "new world order" is rising  -- and we believe it might be wise for the Vatican and other Church leaders to express deeper concern. While there are merits to globalization, right now the world is following a pattern cut from the cloth of the U.N., a unification built on sterile secular humanism with an antagonism to Christianity that could one day precipitate into persecution. Recently a former New York Times managing editor, Abe Rosenthal, described Christian persecution as the biggest unmentioned story in the world. It can get far worse.

As you know, your Holiness -- your Eminences -- the trend toward one world government, which leaves the door open to a nefarious leader, is materializing most rapidly in Europe, where 15 nations already form the rising power known as the E.U. and ten more are ready to join, making 25 member nations with a population of 450 million.

That would be half again the size of the U.S., with a comparable economy (by 2004, $9.5 trillion versus $10 trillion for the U.S.).

Add to that other nations that may join in the next several decades, and the fact that, to a certain extent, even Russia wants "in," requesting that its citizens not need visas to travel in the new union. Russia, which of course is technically a European nation, has a population of 145 million. Think too about Ukraine, with a population of 50 million: it already has a partnership agreement with the EU.

Perhaps the union will never amount to much. Perhaps it'll be more like the Common Market. But the possibility of a strong entity, perhaps the strongest ever, grows daily. There is now a standard currency, the "euro," which is gaining strength against the dollar; there have been calls from even Tony Blair for a strong president of the EU; and there is talk of E.U. embassies. There are also plans for an E.U. "pentagon" -- a war headquarters -- and just two weeks ago it was announced that the E.U. would patrol southern Europe for illegal immigrants with its own quasi-navy. It wants to use tracking technology in its money (embedding radio-frequency chips), and seems to want to exclude religion, at least conventional religion. "We could never imagine 'In God We Trust' on our money," noted one Parisian "intellectual."

Your Holiness, we know you have bravely and wisely admonished this potential new colossus to acknowledge its Christian roots -- to mention religion in its constitution -- but the president of France objected and overall the E.U. seems bent on taking the spirit or lack of spirit engendered at the U.N. and putting it to actual work -- erasing Europe's profound Christian heritage and perhaps even confronting it. As you know, the Moscow Patriarch is also worried and has joined you in calling for the E.U. to acknowledge that precious heritage. It gave us a chill when one major convention recently snubbed these requests and recommended elimination any mention of divinity in Article 2 of the E.U. framework.

Now to the  main point: The E.U., which may constitute what is prophesied as the "revived Roman Empire," has strongly indicated its preference for the U.N. to be a centralized global government. In other words, the E.U. could administer through the United Nations. It would have at least two vetoes to America's one. All this was clear in a statement concerning the Iraq crisis and issued by the 15 heads of state of the E.U. on February 16. "In fact, the entire emergency conference of European leaders, held to hammer out a common position on Iraq, was saturated with a commitment to what may be viewed as a form of world government," reported The New York Times.

It is exactly from such a united force, your Holiness -- dear Cardinals -- that many have long feared the rise of a "man of perdition." We don't know how to discern prophecies about the antichrist (or an antichrist), but we know, your Holiness, that you put stock in prophecy, more than the average bishop, and we have followed what we call the "1990 prophecy," which warned that after a series of chastisements and changes in world infrastructure "will come persecution of Christians and also a new world order. The anti-christ will be on earth trying to affect the new world order. Hardly anyone will notice the extent of his influence until afterwards. He will not be of tremendous visibility until he is accomplished. That is to say, he will not rule, control, and be at all obvious to the world at the peak of his influence. He will not be unlike a figure such as Marx, except his ideas will be more immediate." It added: "As for the anti-christ, remember Europe, and especially Central Europe."

Remember, this prophecy was in 1990, long before formation of the E.U.

As I said, we don't know how to discern that. Let's stick with the concept of a "man of perdition." Scripture said there would be a number of antichrists -- that by the time the New Testament was written, some had already lived. We ask you: Is this reasonable? Might Europe be rising once again? And might it be influenced nefariously?

We certainly have nothing against any individual European nations, and there may be some very good aspects to the E.U. But we are concerned at its swift, unchecked rise as well as its spiritual tenor.

With terrorism and the Iraq crisis, the world may further realign. We believe a major terrorist event in Europe comparable to or even greater than September 11 will occur if there is not adequate prayer and that this will further push nations to seek unification for security with a strong central government. At the same time, while Europe may find cohesion in irreligion, the U.S. is founded on the opposite and may become more of a federation as its regions differentiate and as it loses the cohesive force of Christianity. We believe that if it does not hurry back to its own Christian roots, natural or other disasters in America will deplete its central governance as the E.U. -- and apparently its companion the U.N. -- continue to rise, leaving the door open to unknown and potentially dangerous global influences. We look to you, your Holiness and dear Cardinals, because we believe you have been and will remain our greatest safeguard.

[see also: New world: Iraq conflict splits West down middle]

[fatima]

Coleus,Thank you for your ping,who is Michael H. Brown

?

[fatima]

montomike,I spoke with The Pope's doctor,through an interpreter of course.He told me he body is weak,his mind is strong.

[fatima]

Did he send this letter to The Holy Father?

[Coleus]

http://www.medjugorjeusa.org/brown.htm

http://www.cts-manchester.org.uk/mhbrown.html

http://www.marianland.com/sent_to_earth.html

He wrote the letter to the Pope and his advisors

[fatima]

Coleus,Just checked out your home page for the first time,you took the plunge,we were there New years day this year and my grandson was willing,I am proud of you.From what I can see from your links I am disappointed in Michael.I met with a man,he showed me pictures of his meetings with the pope.He was a business man who could help a country.He said"The first time I do not have information the door will be closed".The Holy Father has information,trust him Coleus,not a writer.The Holy Father sees a need for a UN vote for this,let's pray.

[cpforlife.org]

Thanks for the Ping and the great effort putting this together!

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If Freepers and lurkers are “on to” this thread, they should get this book. If not, WAKE-UP. Available at amacon.com

[pegleg]

Thanks for the ping. Bookmarked since there is much info to digest here. I agree, do not trust the UN!

[RobFromGa]

This quote captures one major reason why World Government must be actively fought by Americans.

As you know... the trend toward one world government, which leaves the door open to a nefarious leader

[phasma proeliator]

The UN needs to be 'dismissed' from the United States.

Were it my choice - I would give them one month to physically leave the United States - and would escort them out if necessary. I would then put my diplomatic effort into rebuilding a new alliance - similar to NATO - but with significant additions and deletions.

[rmvh]

We believe that the world should listen to your -- to the Vatican's -- discernment. Your judgment obviously exceeds our own, and we hope always to maintain strict obedience, especially in matters such as war.

The Vatican is completely cut off from the daily flow of tactical and strategic intelligence being gathered and relating to terrorism, war plans, or other direct threats to human life. Nonetheless, these poor misguided people extoll their followers in such a way as to endanger all of us.

Ridiculous!

[rmvh]

We believe that the world should listen to your -- to the Vatican's -- discernment. Your judgment obviously exceeds our own, and we hope always to maintain strict obedience, especially in matters such as war.

The Vatican is completely cut off from the daily flow of tactical and strategic intelligence being gathered and relating to terrorism, war plans, or other direct threats to human life. Nonetheless, these poor misguided people extoll their followers in such a way as to endanger all of us.

Ridiculous!

[hedgetrimmer]

1. Social justice is a mission of the whole parish, not a preoccupation of a few.

http://www.ccctx.org/saltandlight.htm

Catholic charities are promoting communism. Look up all the organizations that declare they are implementing "just faith". Just faith is a name create to obscure the fact that the churches are pushing communist style social justice.

Then look at this:
The mission of the Social Ministries Commission is to lead the IHM parish members to a deeper understanding of servanthood, stewardship, and justice as exemplified by Jesus Christ. We will do this through the following opportunities:

Education/awareness/ of social justice issues

Current issues:
Just Faith
Pledge of Nonviolence
Long Range:
Inclusion of justice themes in the prayer and worship life of the community
http://www.ihom.org/SocialMinistry/SMComissionstmt.htm

All this talk about justice is only thinly veiled communist-speak.

[Coleus]

All this talk about justice is only thinly veiled communist-speak. >>>>

Yes it is, all doubletalk and euphemisms for communism. I remember a few months ago a topic of consternation on the FR was when a Catholic Charities employee would help out on weekends escorting pregnant girls to the abortion clinic! It wasn't until the pro-lifers started e-mailing Cardinal Law and the local Catholic Charities that someone finally did something and fired the person. I wonder if he was rehired after everything settled down.

How do we convey the message you pointed out regarding Catholic Charities? Let's face it, a lot of the work they do is good but as you and I agree there is a connotation of socialism in their mission statement. It's very hard to change the mindset of people.

[Coleus]

All this talk about justice is only thinly veiled communist-speak. >>>>

Yes it is, all doubletalk and euphemisms for communism. I remember a few months ago a topic of consternation on the FR was when a Catholic Charities employee would help out on weekends escorting pregnant girls to the abortion clinic! It wasn't until the pro-lifers started e-mailing Cardinal Law and the local Catholic Charities that someone finally did something and fired the person. I wonder if he was rehired after everything settled down.

How do we convey the message you pointed out regarding Catholic Charities? Let's face it, a lot of the work they do is good but as you and I agree there is a connotation of socialism in their mission statement. It's very hard to change the mindset of people.

[Coleus]

I used to listen to him on the Art Bell show, it's too bad I never bought the 5-hour interview, Art retired and the tapes are no longer available. I have friends who met him a few times and he was buried by a priest in W. Orange, NJ.

[Coleus]

I just e-mailed the lot telling them that their organization sounds like a communist front extolling the virtues of communism and a lack the respect for life as the Bishops mandated in "Living the Gospel of Life" http://www.nccbuscc.org/prolife/gospel.htm

I included the following from the "Catechism of the Catholic Church" and the links above about the Papal Encyclicals and told them that I saw no programs for self- sufficiency where one can ultimately work, own their home and an IRA retirement account, be productive, etc.

2426 The development of economic activity and growth in production are meant to provide for the needs of human beings. Economic life is not meant solely to multiply goods produced and increase profit or power; it is ordered first of all to the service of persons, of the whole man, and of the entire human community. Economic activity, conducted according to its own proper methods, is to be exercised within the limits of the moral order, in keeping with social justice so as to correspond to God's plan for man.

2427 Human work proceeds directly from persons created in the image of God and called to prolong the work of creation by subduing the earth, both with and for one another.209 Hence work is a duty: "If any one will not work, let him not eat."210 Work honors the Creator's gifts and the talents received from him. It can also be redemptive. By enduring the hardship of work211 in union with Jesus, the carpenter of Nazareth and the one crucified on Calvary, man collaborates in a certain fashion with the Son of God in his redemptive work. He shows himself to be a disciple of Christ by carrying the cross, daily, in the work he is called to accomplish. 212 Work can be a means of sanctification and a way of animating earthly realities with the Spirit of Christ.

2428 In work, the person exercises and fulfills in part the potential inscribed in his nature. The primordial value of labor stems from man himself, its author and its beneficiary. Work is for man, not man for work.213

Everyone should be able to draw from work the means of providing for his life and that of his family, and of serving the human community.

2429 Everyone has the right of economic initiative; everyone should make legitimate use of his talents to contribute to the abundance that will benefit all and to harvest the just fruits of his labor. He should seek to observe regulations issued by legitimate authority for the sake of the common good.214

2430 Economic life brings into play different interests, often opposed to one another. This explains why the conflicts that characterize it arise.215 Efforts should be made to reduce these conflicts by negotiation that respects the rights and duties of each social partner: those responsible for business enterprises, representatives of wage- earners (for example, trade unions), and public authorities when appropriate.

2431 The responsibility of the state. "Economic activity, especially the activity of a market economy, cannot be conducted in an institutional, juridical, or political vacuum. On the contrary, it presupposes sure guarantees of individual freedom and private property, as well as a stable currency and efficient public services. Hence the principal task of the state is to guarantee this security, so that those who work and produce can enjoy the fruits of their labors and thus feel encouraged to work efficiently and honestly. . . . Another task of the state is that of overseeing and directing the exercise of human rights in the economic sector. However, primary responsibility in this area belongs not to the state but to individuals and to the various groups and associations which make up society."216

2432 Those responsible for business enterprises are responsible to society for the economic and ecological effects of their operations.217 They have an obligation to consider the good of persons and not only the increase of profits. Profits are necessary, however. They make possible the investments that ensure the future of a business and they guarantee employment.

2433 Access to employment and to professions must be open to all without unjust discrimination: men and women, healthy and disabled, natives and immigrants.218 For its part society should, according to circumstances, help citizens find work and employment.219

2434 A just wage is the legitimate fruit of work. To refuse or withhold it can be a grave injustice.220 In determining fair pay both the needs and the contributions of each person must be taken into account. "Remuneration for work should guarantee man the opportunity to provide a dignified livelihood for himself and his family on the material, social, cultural and spiritual level, taking into account the role and the productivity of each, the state of the business, and the common good." 221 Agreement between the parties is not sufficient to justify morally the amount to be received in wages.

2435 Recourse to a strike is morally legitimate when it cannot be avoided, or at least when it is necessary to obtain a proportionate benefit. It becomes morally unacceptable when accompanied by violence, or when objectives are included that are not directly linked to working conditions or are contrary to the common good.

2436 It is unjust not to pay the social security contributions required by legitimate authority.

Unemployment almost always wounds its victim's dignity and threatens the equilibrium of his life. Besides the harm done to him personally, it entails many risks for his family. 222

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[mgist]

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[Remedy]

Hardly any support for `American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2001'.

Would additional support be gained should it be reintroduced?

Do most maintain that the U.N. is our friend?

[hedgetrimmer]

i have a friend deeply involved in the Just Faith program. No matter what I say, I cannot help her to see she is promoting communism. She thinks because it is supported by her church, it must be OK.

[Coleus]

Keep the faith, maybe she will change.