Saturday, October 26, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
Pope calls on world leaders to end 'cult of money' in first speech on financial crisis
By PAUL MILLIGAN via dailymail.co.uk
Pope Francis has attacked the global financial system, saying it has created a 'cult of money' that is turning humans into expendable consumer goods. In his first major speech on the subject, Francis demanded that financial and political leaders reform the global financial system to make it more ethical and concerned for the common good. He said: 'Money has to serve, not to rule!' and said that economics were 'tyrannizing the poor.' It's a message Francis delivered repeatedly when he was archbishop of Buenos Aires, and it's one that was frequently stressed by retired Pope Benedict XVI. Francis, who has made clear the poor are his priority, made the comments as he greeted his first group of new ambassadors of the Holy See, the central government of the church. Quoting the famous biblical tale, the pontiff said the 'worship of the golden calf' had found a new image in the current cult of money. He said the gap between rich and poor was growing and the 'joy of life' was diminishing in many developed countries.'While the income of a minority is increasing exponentially, that of the majority is crumbling,' he added. Following his surprise election as head of the Catholics church in March he said he wanted 'a Church that is poor and is for the poor.' The pontiff chose the name Francis in a direct reference to St Francis of Assisi, the Italian founder of the Franciscan Order who was devoted to the poor.
He is well known for his efforts in tackling poverty in his native Argentina.
Since taking office he has taken a low-key approach to the office, choosing to live in the Vatican guesthouse rather than the papal residence.
Pope Francis canonised 800 Italian saints on Sunday who were slaughtered for refusing to convert to Islam.
The 'Martyrs of Otranto' were 813 Italians who were slain in the southern Italian city in 1480 for defying demands to renounce Christianity by Turkish invaders who overran the citadel.
Pope Francis has attacked the global financial system, saying it has created a 'cult of money' that is turning humans into expendable consumer goods. In his first major speech on the subject, Francis demanded that financial and political leaders reform the global financial system to make it more ethical and concerned for the common good. He said: 'Money has to serve, not to rule!' and said that economics were 'tyrannizing the poor.' It's a message Francis delivered repeatedly when he was archbishop of Buenos Aires, and it's one that was frequently stressed by retired Pope Benedict XVI. Francis, who has made clear the poor are his priority, made the comments as he greeted his first group of new ambassadors of the Holy See, the central government of the church. Quoting the famous biblical tale, the pontiff said the 'worship of the golden calf' had found a new image in the current cult of money. He said the gap between rich and poor was growing and the 'joy of life' was diminishing in many developed countries.'While the income of a minority is increasing exponentially, that of the majority is crumbling,' he added. Following his surprise election as head of the Catholics church in March he said he wanted 'a Church that is poor and is for the poor.' The pontiff chose the name Francis in a direct reference to St Francis of Assisi, the Italian founder of the Franciscan Order who was devoted to the poor.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
The Coming Four Blood Moons: How God Is Showing Us The End Is At Hand!
The Four Blood Moons have occurred 3 times in the last 500 years. The next time they occur, they are all on major Jewish Holidays. The first one occurs on Passover, 04/15/2014. The second one will occur on Sukkot 10/08/2014. The third one occurs on Passover 04/04/2015, and the final one to occur on Sukkot again on 09/28/2015. In the middle of these Four Blood Moon occurrences there will be a full Solar eclipse on Adar 29 Nisan 1 occurring 03/20/2015. God clearly states in His Holy Word that there will be signs in the heavens. Luke 21:25 "And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring... .jpg)
Friends, it is time right now to get right with God. The Bible declares today is the day of salvation 2 Corinthians 6:2 If you don't know Jesus as Lord and Savior, then pray to Him and ask Him to forgive you of all your sins and that you believe He died on the cross for your sins and on the third day He roses again. Ask Him to be Lord and Savior of your life and He will gladly do so. Watch this clip of Pastor John Hagee explaining the Four Blood Moons and how they coincide with Jewish holidays.
Friends please share this article with as many as possible. The harvest is great but the laborers are few. God Bless you is my prayer...
A watchman
.jpg)
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)