Does The Church Believe In Miracles?

Does The Church Believe In Miracles?

In a stunning display of bureaucratic prowess, the Vatican has unveiled its latest masterpiece: "Miracles: A Manual for Disbelief"- gone are the days of embracing the miraculous with open arms; instead, we now have a handy guide for skepticism.

Let's critically examine the "Norms for Proceeding in the Discernment of Alleged Supernatural Phenomena" which is what the document is called, peeling back the layers to reveal any potential shortcomings.

 In 2024, the Vatican's latest decree on alleged supernatural phenomena has raised eyebrows and sparked intrigue. Dubbed "Miracles: A Manual for Disbelief," it's as if they've taken the divine and packaged it into a dusty corner labeled "private revelation".

Throughout history, extraordinary miracles have inspired awe and wonder, hinting God's majesty and power, leading to the construction of magnificent cathedrals and shrines. Take the basilicas dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, for example. The miraculous apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Juan Diego in 1531 not only transformed Mexico but ignited a fervent devotion among millions. You can't help but wonder what this new decree means for such transformative events.

There are also revered shrines like Lourdes and Fatima, which have drawn millions around the world seeking healing and solace. These sites bear witness to miraculous appearances of the Blessed Virgin Mary and have led to countless conversions, healings, and profound spiritual transformations. It makes you wonder why the Vatican is putting so much red tape between 'alleged' miracles and 'authenticated' ones; suddenly seeming to downplay any potentially reported supernatural phenomena.

We also have to mention that behind all of this bureaucratic jargon, there appears to be an even more troubling enemy at play- many argue that agents of Freemasonry (Modernism) within the Church are seeking to dismantle the foundations of our faith, and by casting doubt on the miraculous, they undermine our core Catholic tenets and sow seeds of skepticism among the faithful. Overall, it's as if they're trying to erase centuries of divine intervention with abundant paperwork, red tape and a process that calls into question one's sanity.

Fatima was initially embraced by the Church fully and completely, but over time as the so-called 'secrets' and prophecies became clear, the messages began receiving a lukewarm reception once they began to speak of apostasy within the clergy. Suddenly, the Vatican's enthusiasm waned, and the once-revered messages were relegated to the realm of private revelation. It makes you wonder whose interests they're really serving.

And now, with this latest document, there's a sense that the agents of Modernism are tightening their grip on the narrative once again. By establishing a complex hierarchy of discernment and evaluation, they effectively stifle any reports of miraculous occurrences that may challenge their authority. It's like they're building a fortress around their power, and the faithful are left scratching their heads.

In conclusion, while the Vatican may claim to be safeguarding the integrity of our cherished beliefs, many are left wondering if there's more to the story. As guardians of the faith, we must advocate for transparency, accountability, and unwavering fidelity to divine truth. Because when it comes to miracles, there's more at stake than bureaucratic red tape. Let's pray for Pope Francis, and hope for a future Pontificate and magisterium that sets the path back towards  Orthodoxy and restores a sense of coherence to the Church. After all, we know that in the end, the Immaculate Hearts of Jesus and Mary will triumph! Amen!

- Chesterton's Jest

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