Thursday, September 24, 2015

The Black Pope and Philadelphia

How will this week end in Philadelphia for Pope Francis?








It is a time of contrasts.






Regarding Pope Francis' birth name:







And in review...










The Saint Malachy verses end thusly:
In the persecution of the Holy Roman Church,
There will reign Peter the Roman,
Who will feed his flock among many tribulations
After which the seven hilled city will be destroyed
And the dreadful Judge will judge the people.

Is the Pope Francis Peter the Roman?

What will happen in Philadelphia?


Image: Saul Loeb/AFP




Matthew Deagle said...

"The 72 stone steps before the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have become known as the "Rocky Steps" as a result of their appearance in the triple-Oscar-winning film Rocky and four of its sequels, Rocky II, III, V and Rocky Balboa, in which the eponymous character runs up the steps to the song "Gonna Fly Now". Tourists often mimic Rocky's famous climb, a metaphor for an underdog or an everyman rising to a challenge.[1] A bronze statue of Rocky was briefly situated at the top of the steps for the filming of Rocky III. This statue, now located at the bottom right of the steps, is a popular photo opportunity for visitors. The top of the steps offers a commanding view of Eakins Oval, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and Philadelphia City Hall."

Matthew Deagle said...

By the way Fiat = the light-maker. Its antithesis is Fiett = Lafayette = the light-destroyer.

Matthew Deagle said...

In case the above was lost on anyone - Rocky = rock = Peter/Petrus = Petrus Romanus.
Also, the modern "Rome" (fighting under the banner of the eagle) is the USA/America.
Francis is the first American pope (from the Americas).

SJ Reidhead said...

What popped out to me is #44. I'm a baseball freak. Henry Aaron is the most famous #44. He hit #715 off Al Downing #44, who was from Trenton, NJ. Trenton is 32 miles from Philly. The Pope arrived on Yom Kippur. Sandy Koufax was #32. He is known as one of the first MLB superstars to observe the holy day by not playing in the World Series, in 1965, which was 50 years ago to the day the Pope arrived. It is possible that the Dodgers could head back to the World Series, this year. It is possible but highly improbable that the Twins could end up with a wild card slot.

Matthew Deagle said...

Obama is really president #43. Grover Cleveland was president for two non-consecutive terms (22nd and 24th, i.e. really just the 22nd president). That makes the next president #44.

Loren Coleman said...

But historically and conventionally Obama will be remembered as #44.

As per Wikipedia: "Barack Hussein Obama II (US i/bəˈrɑːk huːˈseɪn ɵˈbɑːmə/; born August 4, 1961) is the 44th and current President of the United States, and the first African American to hold the office. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii,

garbanzo said...


Malachy was correct. Bergoglio is our last pope. The mass tomorrow at Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul will be a ritual. There is a chance that it will involve a human sacrifice.

We are, in fact, living in the end times and are rapidly approaching monumental events that will reshape humanity.

Vast, evil machinations that have been taking place behind the scenes on Earth will be made known and a great awakening will follow.

We don't have much longer to wait.


JohannaL. said...