24 The Harry Potter scene that is prophetic for our times - a podcast by Br Lawrence MGL

from 2021-05-12T04:00

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The persecuted church and the Battle of Hogwarts scene have a lot in common, especially during our times. Recognise the weapons of the Enemy, and like the students, prepare to take up arms!

Excerpt from episode
"... so how does this siege of Hogwarts scene parallel the church today? In a number of ways: the first will be the fact that both Hogwarts and the church are besieged by supernatural forces that are both malicious and intelligent. Secondly, that it is those who are unprepared and un-initiated that are called upon to defend our respected institutions. And thirdly, that in the midst of all the ferocious battle, the more urgent task is to recover lost treasure, hidden somewhere within the bowels of history. For Harry, this is the lost diadem of Ravenclaw, but what is the equivalent treasure for our church? Pope Benedict might have a surprise for you…"

Links to organisations mentioned in the episode:
Open Doors Australia: https://www.opendoors.org.au/
Voice of the Martyrs: https://vom.com.au/

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