I saw in all places Catholics oppressed, annoyed, restricted, and deprived of liberty, churches were closed, and great misery prevailed everywhere with war and bloodshed. I saw rude, ignorant people offering violent resistance, but this state of things lasted not long. Again I saw in vision St. Peter’s undermined according to a plan devised by the secret sect while, at the same time, it was damaged by storms; but it was delivered at the moment of greatest distress. Again I saw the Blessed Virgin extending her mantle over it.
Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich
Mel Gibson’s PASSION OF THE CHRIST is based on the writings of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich.
Private revelations are not binding but may be edifying. This prophecy rings true…
Well that’s comforting.
A blessed well worth knowing.
A perfect read for Lent (yes, Mel Gibson used it extensively):
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10866