[Greek] ἀποκαλύπτω (apokalyptō), [Latin] revelare: to reveal, to disclose, to manifest, to make fully known, 32 scriptural references
Pope Pius X prophetically revealed the Modernists’ and Synodalists’ intentions to remake Jesus’ Church into a worldly synodal Church, made in the image of man. These efforts are being made FROM INSIDE THE CHURCH.
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.
New Testament: This term means to reveal and to disclose. For purposes of brevity, I will exclude God’s revelation to His Son, prophets, Peter, Paul, and bishops (presbyters).
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 (arrogant) scribes and Pharisees rejected Jesus teachings, preaching, and deeds.
- They are often caught up in their human traditions.
- One is called to have a 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 also be emotionally impacted by the various actions to the role of her Son. Mary will experience deep sorrow, anguish, and emotional pain. Jesus is shown to have the ability to perceive individuals’ hidden intentions and thoughts.)
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.”
- The Day is the day of judgment which may be a time of either gloom or joy, dependent on the person.
- Fire both destroys and purifies.
- If the work remains that someone built on the foundation, the person will receive a wage
- But if someone’s work is burned up, that person will suffer loss.
- That person will be saved but only as through fire.
- This saving fire may allude to purgatory.
- Even though many may think that we can do whatever we want (because “we have the right to do it”), we cannot escape judgment from God.
Vital immanence: how religion is revealed to the Modernists and Synodalists:
- They reveal themselves as philosopher, believer, theologian, historian, critic, apologist, and reformer.
- God and religion are confined entirely within the field of one’s perceptions and senses. Modernists begin with agnosticism.
- Modernists make the transition to atheism, which is denial of God’s influence and importance in the affairs of man.
- Vital religious immanence: all explanations must come from inside the person but NOT from outside supernatural realities.
- 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. This becomes a slippery slope to change Church doctrine, teaching, and practices.
- Synodality (lived experiences) 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 deceitful and evil. The Holy Spirit can only stand for Truth!
A 93 year old German cardinal Walter Kasper, facing his own mortality, reveals his thoughts of the FAILURES of Synodality:
- This cardinal is questioning the choices made about Synodality.
- He laments that this Synodal ideology has focused on ecclesiological debates, structures, ministries, and endless discussions about reform.
- He acknowledges that Synodality has neglected Christology and the supernatural mission of the Church.
- He was one of the principal architects promoting the idea that the Church must constantly adapt itself to the modern world.
- He acknowledges that Synodality is the inevitable continuation of what Vatican II started.
- The German Synodal Church is continually “reforming” and “renewing” itself into decline and heresy.
- His criticism of the German Synodal path is like complaining about a fire, but refusing to acknowledge the arsonist who started it.
- He acknowledges that Pope Leo has shown no intention of abandoning Synodality. Nothing will change for the better.
- The Synodal Church, promoted by Pope Francis and Pope Leo, is not renewing, but actually eroding Catholicism.
- The Bride of Christ does NOT need endless synodal committees. She needs the Faith, saints, Catholic civilization, and Tradition to have true reform and true renewal.
Conclusion:
Reveal, revelation, apocalypse, apocalyptic
In contrast to the fickle and capricious gods of Greek Hellenism, Yahweh is more intentional in dispensing His revelation.
It is interesting to note that this term is not found in Revelation.
Update: It is unfortunately becoming more and more evident that Pope Leo has following the same Synodal path of Pope Francis.
It is evident that perhaps many of us perhaps do not realize that we may only live just a very short time (”a drop in the bucket”) of existence in this world. We 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.
Cardinal Kasper, soon to be approaching the end of his life, will also have to answer for his actions on behalf of Synodality.
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).
Synodal study groups: It has become very evident Synodality will continue to leave the the door open the door to considering woman priests and woman deacons. It is more telling that they refuse to definitively close the door on this matter (because they want this).
Synodal study groups: the Synod reports suggests homosexual relationships may not be sinful. Synodality is also continuing to open the door for the Church to accept homosexuality. Shocker! Because of the public outcry, the Vatican had to walk this back.
Synodal study groups: Lived experiences, tolerance, and inclusion TAKE PRECEDENCE over Church teachings, doctrine, Truth, and scripture. Synodality becomes an IDOL!
Cardinal McElroy bans altar rails citing a “disruption of the flow on the Communion line.” This Cardinal has revealed his priorities in refusing the laity to show reverence for the Eucharist!
It is very evident, that Pope Leo has no problem meeting and welcoming scandalous clergy and laity, and refuses to meet the SSPX. Pope also permits scandalous clergy to remain in positions of authority.
It is also very evident that Pope Leo’s silence ===> tacit acceptance.
More and more is being revealed about the systemic corruption associated with the Somali community in Minnesota and other states.
More and more is being reveled about the shady and corrupt elections in California.
Cardinal Sarah states that the Modernists are in engaged in a “practical atheism” [paying lip service to Church teachings]. This happens when God becomes irrelevant in one’s life. Abandoning Church teachings and Tradition and prioritizing one’s lived experiences are illustrative of this practical atheism.
“He who thinks that he has attained everything has nothing.” Archbishop John Chrysosotom
“If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don’t like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself.” St. Augustine
“Moral principals do not depend on a majority vote. Wrong is wrong, even if everyone is wrong. Right is right, even if nobody is right.” Archbishop Sheen