Catholics are having a little problem understanding the prophecy of one of their own. It seems as though St. Malachy identified all of the future Popes one day, and got them all right up to their last Pope’s description. They are still wondering how their new Pope fits St. Malachy’s description of “Gloria olivae.”
“The Benedictine order traditionally said this Pope would come from their order, since a branch of the Benedictine order is called the Olivetans. St Benedict is said to have prophesied that before the end of the world, a member of his order would be Pope and would triumphantly lead the Church in its fight against evil. While the Holy Father chose the name "Benedict", this does not seem enough to fulfil the prophecy. Nor is it clear how Benedict XVI (a Bavarian) is "Glory of the Olives". Since he is said to have remarked in the Conclave after saying he would take the name Benedict that it was partly to honour Benedict XV, a pope of peace and reconciliation, perhaps Benedict XVI will be a peacemaker in the Church or in the World, and thus carry the olive branch.” – from “The Catholic Pages.”
The problem they have understanding this part of their prophecy is that they don’t understand how the prophecy unfolds. They can’t imagine how the Messiah could have been predicted to enter into their lists of predicted Popes.
There’s a clue to knowing this, from the final description. “In extreme persecution, the seat of the Holy Roman Church will be occupied by Peter the Roman, who will feed the sheep through many tribulations, at the term of which the city of seven hills will be destroyed, and the formidable Judge will judge his people. The End”
“Many tribulations,” “the city of seven hills will be destroyed,” “in extreme persecution,” all indicate fulfillment of the other prophecies, and the coming of the Messiah.
If he just happens to appear, without having to be born like any other person, then he probably won’t have any problem with the Catholic or other Christian Churches. But what if he does have to come through life as a normal person, who finds out about who he is only after the prophecy begins to be fulfilled? The Church simply wouldn’t accept that, and would be against him.
With that in mind, consider what the only description of the “Pope” is, just before the last one; “Gloria Olivae.” It means “glory of the olives.” If you do a search on the word “olive” in the Old Testament, you’ll find the meaning behind one of those two words.
“Then the word of the LORD came to me: "The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you.
"Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.
"(These seven are the eyes of the LORD, which range throughout the earth.)"
Then I asked the angel, "What are these two olive trees on the right and the left of the lampstand?"
Again I asked him, "What are these two olive branches beside the two gold pipes that pour out golden oil?"
He replied, "Do you not know what these are?"
"No, my lord," I said.
So he said, "These are the two who are anointed to serve the Lord of all the earth." – Zechariah 4:8-14.
There are two people who are “anointed to serve the Lord of all the earth,” and one of their descriptions is that of the “Olive Trees.” The “glory of the olives,” can be easily understood as being related to the “anointed ones,” and their entrance and/or anointing, which would occur between the last two popes, perhaps overlapping both.
We’ll know for sure that it’s really the right time, when we see the destruction of the “city of seven hills.” We’ll also find out which city that is, since there are two cities currently known as the “city of seven hills.” One is Rome and the other is Jerusalem. Both fit the description as being the “whore of Babylon,” from Revelation 17.
“The Benedictine order traditionally said this Pope would come from their order, since a branch of the Benedictine order is called the Olivetans. St Benedict is said to have prophesied that before the end of the world, a member of his order would be Pope and would triumphantly lead the Church in its fight against evil. While the Holy Father chose the name "Benedict", this does not seem enough to fulfil the prophecy. Nor is it clear how Benedict XVI (a Bavarian) is "Glory of the Olives". Since he is said to have remarked in the Conclave after saying he would take the name Benedict that it was partly to honour Benedict XV, a pope of peace and reconciliation, perhaps Benedict XVI will be a peacemaker in the Church or in the World, and thus carry the olive branch.” – from “The Catholic Pages.”
The problem they have understanding this part of their prophecy is that they don’t understand how the prophecy unfolds. They can’t imagine how the Messiah could have been predicted to enter into their lists of predicted Popes.
There’s a clue to knowing this, from the final description. “In extreme persecution, the seat of the Holy Roman Church will be occupied by Peter the Roman, who will feed the sheep through many tribulations, at the term of which the city of seven hills will be destroyed, and the formidable Judge will judge his people. The End”
“Many tribulations,” “the city of seven hills will be destroyed,” “in extreme persecution,” all indicate fulfillment of the other prophecies, and the coming of the Messiah.
If he just happens to appear, without having to be born like any other person, then he probably won’t have any problem with the Catholic or other Christian Churches. But what if he does have to come through life as a normal person, who finds out about who he is only after the prophecy begins to be fulfilled? The Church simply wouldn’t accept that, and would be against him.
With that in mind, consider what the only description of the “Pope” is, just before the last one; “Gloria Olivae.” It means “glory of the olives.” If you do a search on the word “olive” in the Old Testament, you’ll find the meaning behind one of those two words.
“Then the word of the LORD came to me: "The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you.
"Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.
"(These seven are the eyes of the LORD, which range throughout the earth.)"
Then I asked the angel, "What are these two olive trees on the right and the left of the lampstand?"
Again I asked him, "What are these two olive branches beside the two gold pipes that pour out golden oil?"
He replied, "Do you not know what these are?"
"No, my lord," I said.
So he said, "These are the two who are anointed to serve the Lord of all the earth." – Zechariah 4:8-14.
There are two people who are “anointed to serve the Lord of all the earth,” and one of their descriptions is that of the “Olive Trees.” The “glory of the olives,” can be easily understood as being related to the “anointed ones,” and their entrance and/or anointing, which would occur between the last two popes, perhaps overlapping both.
We’ll know for sure that it’s really the right time, when we see the destruction of the “city of seven hills.” We’ll also find out which city that is, since there are two cities currently known as the “city of seven hills.” One is Rome and the other is Jerusalem. Both fit the description as being the “whore of Babylon,” from Revelation 17.
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