Again, without any intention of harming sincere Catholics by what I say, I believe we soon will see astonishing miracles performed in the name of the Virgin Mary. Many of us know of some of the major miracles that have occurred under the banner of Catholicism, such as those surrounding Joan of Arc and Bernadette of Lourdes. I do not know of miracles of similar magnitude that have occurred in the ranks of Protestantism.

The result of the current ecumenical trends added to stupendous evidences of supernatural confirmation could very well bring into existence an enormous world church operated by human wisdom—all in the name of Mary and Christ. Here is a great part of Babylon the Great, as I see it.

It appears most, perhaps all, of the great Christian denominations began with groups of sincere Christians who were seeking to serve the Lord. However, personal ambition soon entered and little by little the little group became a thriving organization.

As the denomination gains stature and influence, people who are not following the simple Jesus rise to positions of leadership. They talk much about the Lord and pray often, perhaps, but they do not know how to listen to Jesus. There are many factors in a denomination that are common to all organizations, the same internal strivings for preeminence, for example.

Another force is present in a Christian denomination. It is Satan who is attempting to direct the denomination into paths that will prevent the denomination from becoming a serious threat to Satan's kingdom in the earth.

Satan enters the door opened by the self-seeking of the denominational leaders. Soon the organization, still engaged in worthy works of evangelism and social assistance, has become a "a home for demons and a haunt for every evil spirit."

This is why the Catholic organization tortured and murdered dissenters up until the beginning years of the present century. I do not believe any sincere Catholic could honestly believe Mary or Jesus Christ would support the torture or murder of a believer because he or she had rejected Catholic doctrine.

It is because of personal ambition and avarice that so much cutthroat political jockeying takes place in Protestant organizations and independent churches. Such demon-inspired activity prevents the organization from becoming a serious threat to Satan's kingdom in the earth.

God's way is to take one individual, work with him night and day for a number of years until he is walking with Jesus, and then use him to bring the Kingdom of God forward.

Meanwhile, the Lord Jesus sits up on top of the temple, so to speak, while "Israel" rushes about engaging in religious politics. It was true then. It is true today.

To be continued.