If some group committed to the conservation of truth were able to make a head count, we would learn, most likely, that those who would prey upon the flock are still among us, and in greater numbers. Twenty years later, President Ezra Taft Benson said, "The wolves amongst our flock are more numerous and devious today than when President Clark made this statement." (April 1969 general conference, Ensign, May 1969, p. Reuben Clark Jr., then first counselor in the First Presidency, said: "The ravening wolves are amongst us, from our own membership, and they, more than any others, are clothed in sheep's clothing because they wear the habiliments of the priesthood … We should be careful of them …" ( The Improvement Era, May 1949, p. The damage they do, not to the body of the Church but to individual souls, is immense.Īt the April 1949 general conference, President J. "Ravening" is an apt description of what they do: hungrily search for prey. However, our greater concern probably lies with the "wolves" who, wearing sheep's clothing, blend in with the flock. Some members fret over outside voices that try to destroy or discredit the Church. The Savior warned: "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves" (Matthew 7:15). How do we receive these inspired words - with faithful compliance or willful disobedience? To whom do we listen - the appointed shepherds of the flock or the wolves who come among us? Apostles and prophets again give words of counsel and caution. The gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored and, once more, authorized servants teach His doctrines. The dire result was apostasy, a long season during which the heavens were sealed and revelation from God ceased.īut a brighter day has dawned. Paul's warning to beware "grievous wolves" went unheeded. Eventually, members embraced the shifting philosophies of men rather than the sure word of God. In fact, Paul spent part of his ministry trying to quell disputations within the church. Feast of St Irenaeus, Bishop and Doctor of the Chu.Paul knew "grievous wolves" would enter among the church, "not sparing the flock," and issued a warning to the elders at Ephesus that there would arise among them men "speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them." (See Acts 20:28-30.).The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.The Feast of the First Martyrs of the Holy Roman C.Devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.God rewards generosity to His disciples.The Church honors the Sacred Heart of Jesus in June.įor Prayers and Meditations on the Sacred Heart of Jesus click the link below:ĭaily Bible Verse “Error, indeed is never set forth in its naked deformity, lest, being thus exposed, it should at once be detected." “The glory of God is the human person fully alive.”. We need a new St Irenaeus for our day to deal them final mortal blow.ġ. They target especially Catholics who have little knowledge of Scripture.īeware of them. They deny the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. They claim that there are two gods governing the world: a good god that causes good things and and evil god that causes bad things. This heresy was so thoroughly defeated that it disappeared.Ībout 100 years ago, it reincarnated itself in the heretical sect called Jehovoh Witness. What is the legacy of St Irenaeus? Irenaeus defended the Church against the poisonous heresy of Gnosticism. Pope Francis declared him the 37th Doctor of the Church on January 21st 2022. God called Irenaeus to uphold the revealed truth of the faith and bring peace to the Church. Note the date of Irenaeus life (125 - 203) and you will understand why France is called the Eldest Daughter of the Church. He, Polycarp instructed St Irenaeus who became a Bishop in Lyons in France. St Polycarp was instructed in the faith by St John the Apostle. Bishop and Martyr and Doctor of the Church. Wednesday 28th June in the 12th Week of Ordinary Time is the feast of St Irenaeus. "Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. "A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a rotten tree bear good fruit. "Just so, every good tree bears good fruit, and a rotten tree bears bad fruit. "Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves.
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