[Greek] ἀποκαλύπτω (apokalyptō), [Latin] revelare: to reveal, to disclose, to manifest, to make fully known, 32 scriptural references
Pope Pius X prophetically reveals the Modernists’ intentions to undermine, to remake, and to democratize Jesus’ Church into a synodal Church in the image of man.
Background information:
Greek Hellenism: This term means to uncover, to reveal, to disclose, to draw aside, and to unmask. The Greeks regarded the gods as basic forms of reality, open and hidden.
Plato’s Protagoras 352a: “Come my good Protagoras, uncover some more of your thoughts.”
Plato’s Gorgias 455d: “Well, I will try, Socrates to reveal to you clearly the whole power of rhetoric.”
Plato’s Gorgias 460a: “For heaven’s sake, draw aside the veil and tell us what really is the function of rhetoric.”
Old Testament: This term means to reveal, to make known, to uncover, to lay bare, to unseal, to take away, and to remove. Yahweh is the living God who only reveals Himself when He wills it.
Isaiah’s prophecy foreshadowing of the Jews’ disbelief and disciples’ that Jesus encountered:
Isa. 6:9-10: “Look carefully, but do not understand! Look intently, but do not perceive! Make the heart of this people sluggish, dull their ears and close their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and their heart understand, and they turn and be healed.”
New Testament: This term means to reveal and to disclose. For purposes of brevity, I will reveal how this term impacts our human nature:
Scriptures of when human nature is revealed:
Mt.10:26: “Therefore, do not be afraid of them. Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known.” (We are called to not be afraid of those who criticize or revile you. Although one may initially experience harm or persecution, one must not be afraid to speak in the light and proclaim the truth. One’s evil intentions or one’s good character may be revealed. Right and wrong, truth and error will eventually be revealed.)
Mt.11:25: “For although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned, you have revealed them to the childlike.” (The prideful and arrogant scribes and Pharisees rejected Jesus teachings, preaching, and deeds. They are often caught up in their human traditions. One is called to have childlike trust (faith) to receive the Father’s revelations. This revelation is refused by the arrogant.)
Lk.2:35: “And you [Mary] yourself a sword will pierce so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed.” (Mary will emotionally impacted by the various actions to the role of her Son Jesus.)
Jn.12:38-40: “Lord to whom has the might of the Lord been revealed…He blinded their eyes and hardened their heart so that they might not see with their eyes and understand with their heart and be converted.” (Through Isaiah’s prophecy, John provides the foreshadowing (historical explanation) of the Jews’ disbelief. In proclaiming the teaching, this will blind their eyes and harden their hearts. This disbelief sets the stage for the Gentiles to receive this revelation.)
Rom.1:18: “The wrath of God is indeed being revealed from heaven against every impiety and wickedness of those who suppress the truth by their wickedness.” (The wrath of God makes reference to the Old Testament phrase illustrating God’s opposition against evil. There is a close association of idolatry and immorality. God’s wrath goes into action in the present moment in humanity’s history.)
Rom.8:18: “I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared to the glory to be revealed for us.” (The glory that believers are destined to share far exceeds the sufferings in the present life. Each will share in the penalty of corruption brought about by sin and in benefits of redemption and future glory.)
1Cor.3:13: “The work of each will come to light, for the Day will disclose it. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire [itself] will test the quality of each one’s work.” (This is the day of judgment before God. may be a time of gloom or joy. If one’s work stands up, that person will be saved. If one’s work is burned up, that person will suffer loss. This person will be saved, but only through fire.)
1Pet.5:1: “So I exhort the presbyters among you as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of Christ and one who has a share in the glory to be revealed.”
- The presbyter is called to tend the flock in your midst.
- You must not lord yourself over your flock.
- You must be an example to your flock.
- You may be called to share in the sufferings of Christ.
- By being faithful, you will receive the unfading crown of righteousness.
Vital (real) immanence: how the Modernists and Synodalists reveal themselves:
- They reveal themselves as philosopher, believer, theologian, historian, critic, apologist, and reformer.
- God and Religious philosophy is confined entirely within the field of one’s perceptions and senses. Modernists begin with agnosticism.
- One has no right to transgress these limits and recognizes God’s existence. God and all that is divine is excluded.
- Modernists make the transition to atheism, which is denial of God’s influence and importance in the affairs of man.
- Vital immanence: all revelation (explanation) must be looked for (and reasoned) from inside the person. All external revelation (outside of man) must be denied.
- Religious immanence: religion must be found in the life of man and (not outside the life of the person).
- Sentiment (movement of the heart): this internal reasoning and understanding produce Church teachings and dogma. Revelation abides here.
- Synod of Synodality: Clergy, laity, and non-Catholic join together to decide Church doctrine, teachings, and practices.
- Synodality (lived experiences, tolerance, inclusion, and false compassion can often take precedence over Church teachings, doctrine, sin, true compassion, and Jesus’ statements on sin. This may lead to Synodality becoming an IDOL.
- “Holy Spirit of Surprises”: This can become a rationale or validation for promoting anything the Synodal leaders seek to implement. This is very dangerous and evil. The Holy Spirit can only stand for Truth!
Conclusion:
Reveal, revelation, apocalypse, apocalyptic
In contrast to the fickle and capricious gods of Greek Hellenism, Yahweh is more intentional in dispensing His revelation.
The simple and childlike are often more receptive to receiving the Father’s revelation. Peter’s revelation indicates his pre-eminent status as the leader of the Apostles. Mary continues to be an intercessor for the thoughts and pleas of others. It is very important to remember that our current worldly struggles and suffering pale in comparison to the later eternal weight of glory that will come. It is also important to note that like the Galatians, we are the heirs of Abraham’s promise.
It is interesting to note that this term is not found in Revelation.
The notion of being taken possession by Christ runs contrary to the prevailing values of this post-Christian secular world. Each one of us will be judged by our actions before God. Even when many of us think we can do what ever we want (because we have the “right to do so”), we cannot escape judgment from God.
Update: As the months have passed, President Biden’s lack of mental and physical fitness are being revealed to the American people.
It is unfortunately becoming more and more apparent that Pope Leo has following in the Synodal path of Pope Francis. Pope Leo is essentially becoming Pope Francis II.
It is evident that perhaps many of us do not realize that we may only live just a very short time (”a drop in the bucket”) of existence in this world. We can often fail to consider the eternal consequences of our actions.
Many of us perhaps have not really considered we will ultimately be accountable for our sinful actions (abortion, euthanasia, transgenderism, gay marriage, etc.) before God. Oftentimes, we cannot see the spiritual (moral) consequences of their actions.
It has become evident that universities and colleges have become being breeding grounds for anti-Semitism, Marxism, pro-Hamas terrorist leanings, culture cancel, and affirmative action.
It has become evident to many that silence on the Hamas terrorist acts may be likened to tacit support for Hamas. Protests supporting Gaza have sometime morphed in protests supporting Hamas.
A Catholic understanding of the meaning of suffering can become very helpful in revealing perspectives on suffering, carrying crosses, and persecution in relationship with God (Jesus).
There continues to be a movement by some to promote women priests. It is very evident that they will not recognize that only men can be priests. Only men can act in the person of Christ as priest.
It is becoming more and more evident of the problems caused by Europeans being complicit in problems of the Muslim guests in Europe. In Great Britain, the legal authorities are being over backwards in acquiescing to these Muslim guests.
Priests are becoming burned out or are actually leaving the Church because they having to focus so much on being office managers rather than on spiritual matters.
Pope Leo fires a Traditional Vatican priest for making an anti-gay slur about all the homosexuals in the Vatican. This priest pointed out the truth: there is a large percentage of clergy who engage in the homosexual lifestyle.
More acceptance of homosexual lifestyle in the Church hierarchy: Evidently, Bishops Hicks had no problem with this new Chancellor being in a homosexual relationship. You would think this bishop would hire someone who would uphold Catholic teachings and doctrine.
More and more is being revealed about the systemic corruption associated with the Somali community in Minnesota and other states.
Cardinal Sarah states that the Modernists are in engaged in a “practical atheism” where God has become irrelevant in modern life. Abandonment of Church teachings and Tradition is illustrative of this practical atheism.
Several have mentioned that Pope Benedict XVI had acted like a katechon (restrainer) against Pope Francis’ “reform” of the Church.
“He who thinks that he has attained everything has nothing.” Archbishop John Chrysosotom