Regardless of how some priests have alienated us with their wayward ways, all of them have to be prayed for, even if only because they have certain exclusive sacramental powers to make anyone’s salvation more accessible. And, yes, prophecies say some of them are to lead chastisement survivors to the triumph of the Immaculate Heart.
There are indeed a few bad priests. But there are also well-intentioned ones who have been carried away by misinterpretations of Vatican II, including those who have been converting the Mass into more of a social entertainment event than a “holy sacrifice.” Their homilies are remembered only for their jokes, while they disrupt holier focus by asking the faithful to ask silly questions to the person seated beside them. “Sige, tingnan mo ang katabi mo at tanugin mo kung naligo na sya.” The reluctance of the faithful to comply with the mandate has always been obvious so one wonders why some priests persist.
I am reminded of the message of the Blessed Mother in her apparitions in Garabandal, Spain (1961-65; ascertained by contemporary St. Padre Pio as supernatural) wherein she warned visionary Conchita Gonzalez of bad priests.
On June 18, 1965, the Blessed Mother told Conchita:
“As my message of the 18th of October has not been complied with, and as it has not been made known to the world, I am telling you that this is the last one. Previously, the Cup was filling; now, it is brimming over. Many cardinals, bishops and priests are following the road to perdition, and with them they are taking many more souls. Ever less importance is being given to the Holy Eucharist.”
Recall, too, the message of the Blessed Mother to Sister Agnes Sasagawa of Akita, Japan (as approved by the Church) on October 13, 1973 which warned of grave events to come if mankind does not convert and citing, too, days wherein priests, including cardinals, are to be at war against each other. The message follows.
“My dear daughter, listen well to what I have to say to you... As I told you, if men do not repent and better themselves, the Father will inflict a terrible punishment on all humanity.
“It will be a punishment greater than the deluge, such as one will never have seen before. Fire will fall from the sky and will wipe out a great part of humanity... the good as well as the bad, sparing neither priests nor faithful. The survivors will find themselves so desolate that they will envy the dead...
“ Each day recite the prayer of the rosary. With the rosary pray for the Pope, bishops and the priests. The work of the devil will infiltrate even into the Church in such a way that one will see cardinals opposing cardinals, and bishops against other bishops. The priests who venerate me will be scorned and opposed by their confreres... churches and altars sacked; the Church will be full of those who accept compromises and the demon will press many priests and consecrated souls to leave the service of the Lord. The demon will be especially implacable against souls consecrated to God. The thought of the loss of so many souls is the cause of my sadness. If sins increase in number and gravity, there will be no longer pardon for them...”
Meanwhile, St. Michael the Archangel had another message via Augustinian stigmatist Luz de Maria de Bonlla on Marc 17, 2023. Here is the full message:
“Beloved children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ: The children of God walk with the impenetrable shield of faith, assured that is is formed by Love and Divine Mercy.
“A great number of human beings continue not to believe in Our King and Lord Jesus Christ, and this is the great failure of this generation.
“On the threshold of the Warning, human beings are celebrating together with the Devil....What can await them other than repentance and conversion in order to save their souls?
“The Warning is not far away. You are rambling about the dates, yet it is not far away.
“Among the plans of the Devil is destabilizing the faithful of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ so that they would turn away from Christ Himself.
“So many children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ are occupying prime positions within activities alluding to the Devil, not knowing that they will become his slaves and will be severely treated as slaves of the Antichrist.
“Children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ: You are living through agonizing moments, and what will happen after the agony?
“ Beforehand, however, the bear (Russia?) will rise from its den and lead humanity to suffer, making a great noise in Europe and America. The bear, which seemed to be prudent, will bring out its arsenal and cause a surprise.
“The situation for humanity seems to remain calm, but this is because you do not look at what is happening to your brothers and sisters at other latitudes.
“My angels are moving over the earth in order to dampen down minds that are inflamed with the desire to repeat the story of Nero with weapons of great power.
“This generation will see a comet pass very close to the Earth, so close that it will cause it to move.
“Pray, children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ, pray for France: it will burn due to its own people and those from other nations who have come to cause confrontation.
“Pray, children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ, the economy is faltering and humanity will suffer because of very high prices. America will suffer severely.
“Pray, children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ, pray concerning the new disease with high fever, which will severely affect the respiratory tract, and human skin will become dark and flaky. I call you to use the Oil of St. Michael the Archangel on the skin, the medicinal plant fumitory and the Oil of the Good Samaritan.
“Pray, children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ, pray so as to make reparation, to cry out for mercy and to be humble and true children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ.
“I call you not to wait until the last moment to convert. Repentance is necessary. You must elevate your spiritual state so that the state of your soul would be more akin to the Creator.
“As the Father’s children, you are defended by Divine Love itself. My Legions will not turn away from you, we will always be defending you.
“I call you to place on the ankles of children a blue ribbon with the ichthus sign of Christians. Look for a medal and put it with the ribbon. The age for children to wear this medal is from one year up to 10 years old, although faith is infinite and if some older children wish to wear the ichthus they can. This will keep them againt evil spirits.
You are blessed: go ahead without fear. Faith is indispensable. I bless you.” (End of quote.)
Note that the Warning is the first of three major prophecies (chronologically including the Great Miracle and, conditionally, the Chastisement) in Garabandal. It was prophesied, too, by saints, including St. Faustina Kowalkska. During the Warning, an event in the sky would stop all mankind’s activities and exude light towards every human, including pagans, and enable them to see the condition of their souls as God sees them. I think of it as the last ditch effort to save as many souls as possible from Hell, before the unprecedented chastisement.