Countdown to the Kingdom

The title of Countdown to the Kingdom suggests an imminent return of Jesus Christ in the flesh, but this is apocalyptic nonsense, based on apocalyptic notions and postmillennial teachings of Protestant “Rapture” theology. Catholics condemn this postmillennial nonsense, which gave rise to the communist and fascist movements. Countdown to the Kingdom authors seek to merge Catholic apocalypticism with postmillennial teachings of Protestant “Rapture” theology, in order to validate the false prophecies of fantasists. However, these postmillennial teachings have dangerous implications.

apocalyptic overtones

Countdown to the Kingdom has apocalyptic overnotes in the context of the end times. The book promotes a millenarian “era of peace” based on the prophecies of contemporary soothsayers, while simultaneously condemning a millenarian eschatology. Although it has some merits, Countdown to the Kingdom may be too controversial for many readers.

For Catholic readers, this book is probably best avoided. The series’ apocalyptic undertones are largely due to the fact that the book promotes private revelations by so-called “seers” such as Fr. Michel Rodrigue. But it is not impossible to understand why the Catholic Church has condemned Fr. Michel Rodrigue, and other “seers” who claim to have received revelations from God.

timeline of events

The Countdown to the Kingdom is a website that integrates a variety of prophecies into a single, chronological timeline. It includes the seven seals prophecy from the Book of Revelation, the time of refuges in Fatima, and the Second Coming. While the details of the timeline are speculative, it is based on Catholic authors’ interpretations of Scripture.

The authors of Countdown to the Kingdom promote various contemporary alleged visionaries, and most of them warn of a chastisement that will last for centuries. This chastisement will be followed by a universal “era of peace,” during which Satan will be chained for a thousand years. Their ideas are based on Fatima’s second part. Unfortunately, these ideas are closely related to millenarianism, a heresy condemned by Early Church Fathers.

credibility of seers

The “prophetic office” is inherent to every believer. This charism gives believers the ability to prophesy, whether in the form of words of knowledge, audible or interior locutions, visions, or apparitions. While the majority of seers are not saints, some are great sinners who have been given the gift of prophecy. Their role is to authenticate their message and give God glory.

The Countdown timeline is based on a variety of sources. Its Early Church Fathers’ interpretation of the book of Revelation (the straight reading of chapters 19 and 20), papal teachings, and apparitions of the Virgin Mary at Fatima have all been cited as supporting material. Countdown also relies on a prophetic consensus of credible seers throughout the world.

Church teachings

The Countdown to the Kingdom website promotes the false timeline and fake mysticism. The Countdown website has been deemed dangerous by some people and has been banned in some countries. The Countdown timeline has many flaws. It is not based on Church teachings. Moreover, Countdown to the Kingdom advocates believe that Antichrist will come before the Age of Peace and Christ will return.

Countdown promotes the apparitions of Fr. Michel Rodrigue, who claimed to have raised a woman from the dead. He sent her to the hospital and had her come back to him before the end of the Mass, through a door that opened itself. It is unclear whether Fr. Rodrigue actually performed any miracles, but the book makes his claims seem credible. Countdown also promotes a renowned priest named Mark Mallett.

The Book of Revelation has a complex interpretation by the Church Fathers. It has no single interpretation, and a few commentaries have been written in the patristic period. Countdown to the Kingdom, on the other hand, has selected preferred points of interpretation. In addition, the Magisterium has not given any teachings supporting the timeline, citing only the common Catholic view of prophecy. In addition, the Church is uncharacteristically silent on the topic of Fatima, which was an apparition.

The Church is opposed to millenarianism. This view claims that the righteous will be resurrected bodily and reign with Christ on earth for an extended period before the final judgment. Nonetheless, the Church rejects such a belief, holding that the Magisterium only consists of bishops in union with the pope. Therefore, non-bishop statements do not qualify as magisterial teachings.

website’s preferred points of interpretation

Countdown to the Kingdom is a prophecy-centered website populated by Catholic authors. It anticipates the fulfillment of various prophecies and integrates them into a timeline. This scenario includes the seven seals prophecy from the book of Revelation, “the time of refuges” described in Matthew 24 and the Second Coming of Christ. While these points are important and significant, they are not the sole sources for the timeline.