VATICAN NEWS—While standing in front of a Marian painting, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church issued a prayer to Mary last week, who he referred to as the “Health of the Sick,” to ask that she deliver the world from COVID-19 through her intercession. On Sunday, he visited the Basilica of St. Mary Major to stand before an icon of “Mary, Protection of the Roman People,” as well as the Church of San Marcello al Corso, where he prayed before a crucifix that was carried through the streets during the Black Plague of 1522.
The prayer Pope Francis, was posted online by Vatican News with an English translation of his remarks.
“O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,” he said.
“You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need. We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial,” Bergoglio stated, referring to Mary’s request of Jesus after the wedding ran out of wine.
Bible-believing Christians understand that Catholics unbiblically ascribe attributes to Mary that belong to the Godhead alone, such as her all-seeing eye (omniscience), her ability to hear prayers from around the world (omnipresence), and her power to care for and protect those who entrust their very lives to her, even by intercession (omnipotence).
The Bible is clear that the dead know nothing, they await the Resurrection. This looks like a perfect opportunity for the great deceiver to mislead a large portion of the world’s population, aligning them with the Beast power of Revelation 17, 13, and Daniel 9.
Questions
If ‘she’ grants his request, who is doing the healing?
How do you think the world would respond to you if you tell them such a miracle is from the Devil?
Do you suppose it would be possible for Matthew 10:22 to be fulfilled in our day?
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“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved” (Matthew 10:22).