# Is the End Times Here? Confession, Food Stockpiles, and Saint Teresa
*2020-09-04*

> Bill and John discuss whether we are living in the last days, reflect on Mother Teresa’s feast day, and examine Mother Miriam’s call for a general confession and three‑month food supply.

## Opening Prayer

We began with the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Litany of St. Michael the Archangel, asking God’s mercy and the protection of the angels for the day.

## Feast of Saint Teresa of Calcutta

September 5th is the feast of Saint Teresa of Calcutta. Bill recalled attending her canonization Mass in Rome in 2016. He described the heat, the crowd of over 100,000, and the striking sight of a massive cloud formation that looked like an angel—perhaps St. Michael—above the cross. Bill shared how the event reminded him of the saint’s lifelong commitment to the poor and her prayer to be a “light in the darkness.”

## Mother Miriam’s Warning

Mother Miriam, a former Jew who became a Catholic nun, recently posted a YouTube video urging all Catholics to make a general confession and to stockpile three months of food. She stresses that this is not a prophecy; it is simply good spiritual and practical preparation. Bill and John discussed what a “general confession” means—a broad examination of one’s sins rather than a detailed list.

They noted the difficulty of finding confession times during the pandemic, with many parishes limiting or suspending the sacrament. John suggested checking parish bulletins or websites for updated schedules.

Regarding the three‑month food supply, the hosts compared it to hurricane preparedness in South Florida. They agreed that while a nuclear or global catastrophe is unlikely before the 2020 election, more mundane disruptions—such as supply‑chain breakdowns seen during COVID‑19—could also create shortages. They emphasized that having extra food is prudent regardless of the cause.

## Signs of the Times

The conversation turned to whether current events fit biblical signs of the end times. Bill mentioned the pandemic’s impact on food distribution and the rapid spread of misinformation, such as the toilet‑paper panic, as examples of how small triggers can cause widespread disruption.

John referenced Paragraph 83 of the Diary of St. Faustina, which speaks of a great darkness and a sign of the cross in the sky shortly before the last day. They linked this to Bill’s memory of the angelic cloud formation at Mother Teresa’s canonization, suggesting that such phenomena may be spiritual signs rather than definitive predictions.

## Practical Steps Forward

Both hosts resolved to:
1. Seek out confession opportunities, even if it means making appointments or traveling to nearby parishes.
2. Begin building a three‑month food reserve gradually, using trips to stores like Costco.
3. Continue praying the Litany of St. Michael after the Rosary, asking for protection against forces that would keep the faithful from the sacraments.
4. Stay informed but discerning about news that may cause panic.

*Whether or not the end times are imminent, preparing our souls through confession and our homes with sensible food stores keeps us ready for whatever God allows.*