Brief Summary
This video discusses the deceptions of the Antichrist, drawing on insights from Father Livio, an Italian priest from Radio Maria. It highlights the importance of recognising the devil's existence and influence in the world, and the need to prepare spiritually for the trials ahead. Key points include:
- The devil's greatest deception is convincing people he doesn't exist.
- The Antichrist will appear during the time of the 10 secrets, a period of great deception.
- The essence of the anti-Christian deception is the rejection of faith and the illusion of salvation through human means.
- Spiritual preparation through sacraments, prayer, and devotion to Our Lady is crucial to resist the Antichrist.
Introduction: The Reality of Evil and the Importance of St Michael
The discussion begins with a prayer to St Michael the Archangel, recognising him as a powerful defender against evil. Patricia shares her past disbelief in angels and the devil, highlighting how pervasive the deception about their non-existence can be. She emphasises the importance of acknowledging the reality of hell and the devil's influence, noting that his greatest trick is convincing the world he isn't real, leading people to dismiss sin and its consequences.
Pope John Paul II's Warning: The Final Confrontation
A quote from Pope John Paul II warns of a historical confrontation between the Church and the anti-Church, urging preparedness for trials that may require sacrificing one's life for Christ. It's easy to forget this reality in comfortable environments, but the final battle is approaching. Father Livio affirms the existence of the Antichrist as a person, contrasting with earlier views of him as a mere concept.
Father Livio's Prediction: The Antichrist During the Time of Secrets
Father Livio states that the Antichrist will appear during the time of the 10 secrets, with his rule occupying about three and a half years of that period. This time will be shortened for the sake of the elect, as the deception will be so great that everyone could be deceived. According to Livio, we are already living in this great deception of the Antichrist.
Deception and Seduction: Understanding the Antichrist's Influence
To understand the Antichrist, one must reflect on the meanings of "deceived" and "seduced". The world is intended to be rooted in God, His law, and Christ, leading to love, virtue, peace, and freedom. The great deception is placing oneself in God's place, valuing the values of the Antichrist, which leads to hate, evil, sin, war, enslavement, and destruction.
False Freedoms and Cultural Deceptions
The discussion explores how the devil deceives through false freedoms, such as the idea that abortion is a right stemming from sexual freedom. The media promotes a culture of no commitment, encouraging people to prioritise their desires over God's laws. This leads to self-destruction and sin. Examples like divorce, seen as a personal choice, are shown to cause long-term pain and division within families.
The Great Deception: Choosing Self Over God
The great deception is simpler than we think: it's the belief that we have the freedom to choose whatever we want, regardless of sin or God's commandments. The devil presents a "golden carrot" representing worldly desires that conflict with God's will. To resist this, Father Livio advises practicing detachment from worldly things through the "five stones" (prayer, sacraments, etc.).
Echoes of the Antichrist: Covid Mandates and Loss of Compassion
The Covid mandates are seen as a prefiguring of the Antichrist's rule, where access to necessities was tied to compliance with policies, violating consciences. The discussion touches on the loss of compassion and empathy in the world, exemplified by wars and the targeting of religious symbols. The panellists reflect on how easily people can become power-hungry and irrational, drawing parallels to historical persecutions.
The Increasingly Horrible World: Losing Our Humanity
Father Livio's quote highlights the increasingly horrible and less human world we live in, where empathy and compassion are fading. The evils we face are not always clear, and even seemingly good things may be gravely offensive to the Lord. The light of Christ and the Church is needed to understand why certain things are wrong.
The Church's Susceptibility and Preparing for the Future
The Church has become susceptible to the Antichrist through the error of modernism, with some priests rejecting the supernatural and falling morally. Our Lady has said that the priesthood will be the bridge to the era of peace, so we must pray for vocations and strengthen our priests. The Antichrist will attack the supernatural, including authentic Marian apparitions, and the attacks on the Church will worsen. Father Livio believes these events will culminate by 2033, marking the 2,000-year anniversary of Jesus' resurrection and the resurrection of the Church.
