Nigerian Bishop Says Christ Showed Him How to Beat Islamic Terror Group

Church Militant ^ | 4-21-15 | Ryan Fitzgerald

[JPII Be Not Afraid]

Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme, head of the Diocese of Maiduguri in Nigeria's Borno State, was in a chapel praying before the Blessed Sacrament last December when, he says, something extraordinary happened: Jesus Christ appeared holding a sword, which He offered to the prelate.

According to Bishop Dashe, the moment he took the sword from Jesus' hands, it transformed into Rosary beads. He then heard Christ repeat three times, "Boko Haram is gone."

The bishop recalls, "I didn't need any prophet to give me the explanation. It was clear that with the Rosary we would be able to expel Boko Haram."

Boko Haram is the Islamic group that's been massacring Christian civilians in Nigeria and beyond for several years. It originally was tied to Al Quaeda, but now formally pledges allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Bishop Doeme says he's seen the size of his diocese cut in half since Boko Haram started ramping up its violent activity in 2009. Most fled for safer grounds.

"Despite all this," the Nigerian prelate says, "we do not give up our public witness to our faith." He affirms, "I wear my episcopal robes publicly, because on the day I agreed to be bishop I knew I was signing my death sentence."

Boko Haram has reportedly been used in the recent past as a bargaining tool by the United States. Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of Oyo, Nigeria states, "The United States actually said it would help Nigeria with Boko Haram only if we modify our laws concerning homosexuality, family planning and birth control."

[piusv]

Then I’m sure he’ll boldly speak Catholic Truth and be sure to tell the Muslims that they follow a false, diabolical religion. But it appears he’s more concerned with not offending them (better know as the VII theology called “ecumenism”).

[stanne]

The rosary is a meditation on the gospel

In the second mystery the blessed mother instructs ‘do whatever my son tells you’

[Dutchboy88]

Sorry, stanne, but Mary was not immaculately conceived, she is not sinless, she is not the Mother of God, she is not a co-redemptrix, she is not to be venerated, she is not to be prayed to...but Rome holds all of these dearly to its ugly black heart.

[ealgeone]

Why not just read the word instead?? No need for Mary.

[stanne]

I read the word of God.

Also, I can tell you, the Blessed Mother, whom Jesus gave us from the cross when He said, Son behold your mother, Mother, behold your son’ regarding John th Evangelist, has assisted me in getting Gods help my whole life

[Dutchboy88]

"Does a day pass where you don’t feel burning hatred for the Catholic Church?

I don’t doubt the seriousness of your belief or zeal in what you think is God’s calling, but have you ever considered your negativity may actually be an impediment to your relationship with God?"

Very odd remarks, here. Do you believe you possess an inner view of my thinking? I was under the impression this is not permitted here at FR. During your next devotional, you may consider reading the rules for posting around here

But, I feel no "burning hatred" for anyone. I do feel a deep compassion, almost a pity, for Catholics enslaved by Rome's errors of doctrine. It is our job as believers in Jesus Christ to call out error, just as the Scripture does and Jesus Himself did (with the Pharisees). We are doing you a favor to point out the blasphemous positions taken by Rome and peddled to its constituency. And, just as we call out Scientology for its error, we call out Rome. The two are on the same level.

[Dutchboy88]

"Also, I can tell you, the Blessed Mother, whom Jesus gave us from the cross when He said, Son behold your mother, Mother, behold your son’ regarding John th Evangelist, has assisted me in getting Gods help my whole life"

Well, I wish to inform you that if you have received any help, it has been from Jesus the Son of God, the Father Himself and the Holy Spirit. Mary does not, cannot help anyone anymore than Moses can help you. The remark Jesus made to John does not stretch into the weird claim you have tried to make it.

[stanne]

Well, she’s helped me a lot

[asyouwish]

Let it go. :-)
Let His peace be with you. He is the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep.
God bless.

[Dutchboy88]

"Well, she’s helped me a lot"

No, my FRiend, she has not helped you, at all. That was God Himself. If I can disabuse you of this false veneration of Mary, I will...it is dangerously close to idolatry.

[RnMomof7]

God is telling us how to defeat this evil force and you want to bring your blabbering here?

REALLY ??? REALLY?? LOL..God can act without His mother

[RnMomof7]

The night Obama was elected I started posting the Rosary on the Daily Readings threads. To me, that was the best thing to do. And I have continued — at this point, I don’t see any reason to stop.

It has really "helped" hasn't it?? LOL

[RnMomof7]

The wonderful thing about the rosary is that you can say it anywhere and under any circumstances using your fingers as the beads. The mysteries help you keep track of what decade you’re on. I’ve said the rosary in many unusual places. Just say it daily whether it makes sense to you or not. Eventually it will.

Funny thing..I have found I can pray to the Father through the Son, anytime anywhere, as well ..

Heb 4:15For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. 16Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

[RnMomof7]

Asking for Mary's intercession is not asking Mary for salvation. No matter how many times you say it, it not what the Catholic Church teaches. It's kind of like when you were a kid and you wanted to do something special but you knew dad would say "NO." You might have by passed dad and gone directly to mom to ask dad for you. Mom would know just how to bring it up and just the right words to say to "maybe" get the answer you want. It might not have always worked, but mom had the best shot at getting the positive result. And as for a son, can he refuse his mother when she asks him to do something?

Yea it shows a real lack of faith in our heavenly Father.. no bike unless you go to mom first

[RnMomof7]

The rosary is a meditation on the gospel In the second mystery the blessed mother instructs ‘do whatever my son tells you’

Do you know what the gospel is??

What did Marys son tell us to do??

Luke 11:The Lord's Prayer 1It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples." 2And He said to them, "When you pray, say: 'Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come.

[RnMomof7]

Also, I can tell you, the Blessed Mother, whom Jesus gave us from the cross when He said, Son behold your mother, Mother, behold your son’ regarding John th Evangelist, has assisted me in getting Gods help my whole life

She will be no help in the next life my friend..

[mlizzy]

Well, she’s helped me a lot.

She's helped me too, stanne, with every beat of my heart.



"Some people are so foolish that they think they can go through life without the help of the Blessed Mother." -Padre Pio

[mlizzy]

It has really "helped" hasn't it?? LOL

The recitation of the rosary helps with defeating sarcasm. If you take notice, for instance, Salvation (who embraces the rosary) rarely (if ever) responds sarcastically.

[RnMomof7]

The recitation of the rosary helps with defeating sarcasm. If you take notice, for instance, Salvation (who embraces the rosary) rarely (if ever) responds sarcastically.

Jesus must never have said the rosary either

Matthew 15:21-28 – Calls the Canaanite woman a “dog”, which was a terribly insulting and would prick the Canaanite woman directly – she was not a Jew, the first group Jesus is sent to.

Matthew 23 (the entire chapter) – first he says the Jewish leaders are hypocrites and the Jesus should do what they say, but not what they do. Then Jesus gives the 7 woes (full of sarcasm), then he calls the leaders “snakes, you brood of vipers”

Mark 12:24 – Jesus asks the Sadducees “are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures of the power of God?” These were leaders who prided themselves on knowing Scriptures, so this was a terribly sarcastic and insulting statement.

John 9 – the story of the blind man is FULL of sarcasm, but most from the blind man (and his family). Jesus last statement to the Pharisees is very sarcastic too – calling them blind.

Luke 13:31 – Jesus calls Herod a fox, but he uses the feminine of the Greek word, which means he is calling him a vixen. Now that is an insult!

[mlizzy]

Jesus must never have said the rosary either

**sighs** More sarcasm.....

"Sarcasm...is not appropriate. Sarcasm has at its core the intent to insult or to be hurtful with no corresponding love or wish for well-being. Instead, the goal of sarcasm is to belittle the victim and elevate the speaker [you do this quite frequently with your commentary in my opinion]. Jesus warned against such harsh, unloving words in Matthew 5:22." Read more: link.