Red sea crossing

In the story told in the Bible and Koran, "Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all night."

In reality, wind, hydrodynamics and the unique topography of the Nile Delta may have had the same effect - with the same miraculous results for the Israelites.

The study by the U.S. National Center for Atmospheric Research and the University of Colorado replaces the hand of God with a 139km east wind blowing for at least 12 hours.  It also suggests that the epic crossing of the Red Sea happened 120km north of Suez, where an ancient branch of the Nile approached a shallow coastal lagoon, and near the modern Port Said.

Otherwise, one of the study's authors claims: "The simulations match fairly closely with the account in Exodus."  In that account Moses and the Israelites are driven from Egypt by the Pharoah's army, which pursues them across the Red Sea only to be drowned when the waters return to their natural state.

If the pursuit took place across the lagoon known as the Lake of Tanis, "the parting of the waters can be understood through fluid dynamics," according to Carl Drews, the lead author of Dynamics of Wind Setdown at Suez and the Eastern Nile Delta.

Using computer models and modern understanding of the phenomenon of "wind setdown" - by which strong, steady winds have been shown to push back large volumes of water temporarily - Drews concluded that a gale of the kind described in the Bible could have created a land bridge 3.2km wide and 4.8km long and open for perhaps four hours.

1 Peter 1 : 24 -25

For "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the lord stands forever" - 1 Peter 1 : 24 -25

It's a fact that a few books survive very long.  Only one book is eternal.  The Bible stands forever.  The word of God lives forever.

We are even warned of what will happen if try to destroy the Bible.  Revelations 22 : 18 -19 "And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears of the words of prophecy written in this book; If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book.  And if anyone removes any of the words from this book of prophecy, God will remove that person's share in the tree of life, and in the holy city that are described in this book.

Galatians 4:6

And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your heart, crying out, " Abba, Father".   Galatians 4:6


In the Bible, Jesus said, "Therefore,do not worry, saying ' What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or ' What shall we wear?' For your Heavenly Father knows that you need all these things" ( Matthew 6: 31-32)

Once, He said.  "If you then, being Evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heavengive good gifts to those who ask him!" (Matthew 7:11)

Know that He is your Father, and ask Him, and you Will receive !!!

Numbers 6:22-26

The LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: “‘ “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”‘ – Numbers 6:22-26

This famous blessing is still used today in many churches and synagogues. Notice that this blessing does not come from Moses, but from Lord. And what does God want His people to know? That God wants to bless us and keep us. That he wants us to know Him so that we will understand that He is gracious and filled with peace. Is this your view of God? If not, then take the time to think about this blessing then pray this over your life and your household today!

John 15:16

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and
bear fruit -- fruit that will last.  Then the Father will give you
whatever you ask in my name.  John 15:16

The Gospel of John, is an account of the three year public ministry of Jesus. This clear cut passage talks about the Vine and the branches.  Jesus says he is the Vine and we are the brances, and that God is the Gardener.  Notice the straight forward picture that is painted for us.

Why is this TEAM WORK so important, God . Jesus and you/Me...... lets look at it this way..... Take a pair of scissors...it consists of two single blades. Yet the blades, regardless of how sharp, are USELESS without one important part... the small metal screw that holds them together.  When that little screw brings both blades together, cutting becomes possible. In our relationship with God , Jesus is the screw that holds everything together and makes us usefull to him.

Without God and Jesus we are nothing,,, we cannot bear fruit unless we remain in the vine, we must keep our trust in God throught Jesus, thereby we will bear the fruit ..... what is the fruit ????

 The fruit is straight forward, it is the product of our life, which must reflect our thoughts, hence our thoughts must be pure at all times, we must forgive and not hold grudges, not be greedy etc.

In conclusion , if we can live our lives without hate and evil thoughts in our heads, and we can be kind and giving and not be greedy ( This is the fruit that can last) ,,,,we can ask God for anything in the name of Jesus, and He will give it to us..... it is as easy as that....

Latest UFO Sightings

Some more Lights/ UFO's Flying around.........

Is God an alien ???

I Found this to be a good "What if" read , really opens up a lot of issues , and lets one think a bit more broadly. I read Eric von Daniken's "Chariots of Gods", and it really gets one thinking, as a Christian, one seem to put your thoughts on hold, but should we do this? I don't think so, have a read and make your own mind up.

Ps. Jesus was taken up in a cloud, and it is said he will return in the same manner, what if the cloud was a spaceship?? Just a thought !!

'Hitler skull' revealed as female

A bone fragment believed to be part of Adolf Hitler's skull has been revealed as being that of an unidentified woman, US scientists have said.

Hitler !!! Things we did not know

Hitler was undoubtedly one of the most horrifying dictators in the history of world. While it is quite well-known that Hitler was an eccentric individual, there are peculiar facts associated with him that are often ignored.

Vampires and Ghosts, Are they real?

Do Vampires and Ghosts Really Exist?


By Steve Russo




Do vampires and ghosts really exist? What about witches? Can people really cast spells? Can some people talk to the dead? What’s the harm in playing with Ouija boards or Tarot cards, or party games like “Bloody Mary?”



Author Steve Russo tackles these topics and more in his new book, Fear No Evil? The author tells teens about both the subtle and not-so-subtle ways that the devil targets them. Recent research has shown that more and more teens (even Christian teens) are becoming interested in the supernatural world, dabbling in witchcraft, and falling prey to occult practices disguised as “harmless” party games. His book explains the beliefs behind paganism, Wicca, Satanism, and more. He also provides ways for teens to stand firm in their faith when the devil tries to influence them through the culture they live in.



In the excerpt below, Russo tackles the topics of vampires and ghosts.



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Count Dracula and the boys

in the 'hood

Vlad Tepes—Vlad the Impaler—was a fifteenth-century prince of Wallachia. He was also known as Dracula—the Dragon. Because of his murderous cruelty, he came to represent the type of vampire often associated with Halloween. According to the legend that started with Count Dracula, vampires are reanimated corpses that drink human blood and turn their victims into living corpses. Vampires supposedly take on the form of batlike demons.



It’s a frightening truth that interest in vampires is popping up everywhere. This truth is revealed by how often they show up in movies, TV shows, books, role-playing games, Web sites, and even ‘‘vampire hunter’’ kits.



The classic book on vampires is Bram Stoker’s gothic horror novel Dracula. Vampires are also a frequent topic in books by authors like Anne Rice. Then there’s the long list of teen vampire books that includes Companions of the Night by Vivian Vande Velde and the Vampire Diaries series and Soulmate Nightworld by L. J. Smith.



Surf the Net and you’ll find a lot of vampire Web sites. You can even take a survey online called ‘‘Am I a vampire?’’ There are chat rooms and support sites like ‘‘SphynxCat’s Real Vampires Support Page.’’ On vampirehunters.com you can buy a Vampire Hunter Kit. And if you really want to make a statement, you can order a bumper sticker that says, ‘‘Vampires suck!’’



Today people can take a week-long Halloween trip to Transylvania, Romania—the fabled home of Count Dracula. The escorted tour explores the castles, graveyards, and legends of Romania. As part of the trip, guests can have the ‘‘ultimate experience’’ by spending Halloween night in Dracula’s castle.



And think about Count Chocula breakfast cereal. Yes, there seems to be something for anyone who wants to dabble in the world of vampires.



Are vampires real?

According to the Ancient Society of Vampire Hunters, there’s a difference between true vampires and human ones. True vampires are supernatural undead creatures with specific identifying characteristics. These characteristics are lacking in the human vampires, who sometimes call themselves ‘‘real vampires,’’ but are in reality simply misguided humans.



Real or fantasy, there are people who have bought in to this way of life and developed a morbid taste for blood. They’re not like Hollywood’s Dracula. These people have been deceived into believing that they’ve been changed and now possess immortality and supernatural powers, among other things, along with some specific weaknesses. They believe that they have an awesome capacity to absorb, channel, and manipulate ‘‘pranic energy,’’ or life-force.



Becoming involved in these beliefs is really all about power and searching for it from a source other than God. The forces of darkness love to live out their deceptions in dumb humans who think it’s fun to play around with stage blood and toy fangs.



What does God think?

The word vampire is never mentioned in the Bible. But God does talk a lot about blood and power in His Word.



Blood is sacred to God, and the devil is perverting its meaning and importance, deceiving some people into thinking that by drinking blood, they can get power.



Here are just a few of the places God talks about blood:



‘‘If any native Israelite or foreigner living among you eats or drinks blood in any form, I will turn against that person and cut him off from the community of your people, for the life of the body is in its blood. I have given you the blood on the altar to purify you, making you right with the Lord. It is the blood, given in exchange for a life, that makes purification possible. That is why I have said to the people of Israel, ‘You must never eat or drink blood—neither you nor the foreigners living among you.’ ’’ Leviticus 17:10–12



‘‘Never eat the blood, for the blood is the life, and you must not eat the lifeblood with the meat. Instead, pour out the blood on the ground like water. Do not eat the blood, so that all may go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what pleases the Lord.’’ Deuteronomy 12:23–25



‘‘Anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise that person at the last day. . . . Anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him.’’ John 6:54, 56



‘‘Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness.’’ Hebrews 9:22



‘‘For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And the ransom he paid was not mere gold or silver. It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God.’’ 1 Peter 1:18–19



There is no greater symbol of life than blood because without blood, we are physically dead. This is true spiritually as well. Without the blood of a perfect sacrifice to pay for our sins, God says we are spiritually dead and will be eternally separated from Him. In the Old Testament, the shed blood from animal sacrifices temporarily brought forgiveness for those who confessed their sins. In the New Testament Jesus became the ultimate, perfect, permanent sacrifice when He shed His blood for our sins. He was the perfect sacrifice because He never sinned. From the time of Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross, there is forgiveness and spiritual life only through that sacrificial blood. When we accept this shed blood for our sins in faith, then we will receive life—meaningful and eternal. Peter reminds us that the blood of Christ is precious (1 Peter 1:19). And anyone who understands what Christ did on the cross would agree.



Those who take on the sacrifice of Christ’s blood for the forgiveness of their sins are called ‘‘Christians’’ or ‘‘Christ followers.’’ In memory of Christ’s death, Christians take Communion—a piece of bread as symbolic of Christ’s body, and a little wine or juice as symbolic of His blood sacrifice. In John 6, Jesus is not saying to ‘‘eat Him’’ literally but that He is going to give His life for us.



That’s why Jesus is the source of life and gives us the real power we need to deal with the challenges and issues of life. We have no power apart from God’s Spirit. God demonstrated His mighty power when He brought Jesus back to life from the grave and when He took Him back up into heaven after the resurrection. Think about the power that it takes to launch the space shuttle off the pad and out into space. Or the power it takes to send an unmanned mission to Mars. It’s incredible physical power. But God gives us unbelievable spiritual power. And here’s the awesome thing—we don’t have to go bite someone on the neck or drink blood. Christians already have this power; we just need to recognize that we have it and use it! (Ephesians 1:19–20; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:7)



Do ghosts exist?

Growing up in northern California, I spent a lot of time camping with my family and friends. Whether we were at the beach or in the mountains, at night we would all sit around the fire, eating s’mores and listening to someone tell ghost stories. Sometimes on Saturday morning TV we would watch scary movies about ghosts or see Casper the Friendly Ghost cartoons. And each time we made a trip down to Disneyland, we’d go on the Haunted Mansion ride. Besides seeing spirits popping out from various parts of the old mansion, we also saw ghosts that appeared to be dancing in the ballroom and ones that would mysteriously appear next to us in the car that takes you through the second half of the ride. These hitchhikers made us scream or laugh—depending on how old we were at the time.



It seems that there is a lot of talk about ghosts today. Ghosts seem to be popping up everywhere from movies like Pirates of the Caribbean and Ghostrider to TV shows like Ghost Whisperer. There are people who claim to have seen ghosts and even captured them on film. Forty-two percent of Americans believe that houses can be haunted, and 38 percent believe that ghosts or spirits of dead people can come back in certain places and situations (see Note 1 below). People even take castle-hopping trips in search of ghosts and spirits in England, Scotland, and Ireland.



But do ghosts really exist? The Bible is pretty clear about saying that the spirit world is swarming with life. God himself is a Spirit (John 4:24), and of course there’s the Holy Spirit of God (called the ‘‘Holy Ghost’’ in some Bible translations). The Bible also says that God created countless angels, most of whom are ‘‘good.’’ We also learn from God’s Word that one-third of the angels rebelled and sinned against God. These fallen angels are called demons, of which Satan himself is one. But what are ghosts? Are they spirits of people who have died?



There’s only one place where the Bible talks about the spirit of a dead person appearing to someone—when Samuel appeared to Saul in the Old Testament. (Saul consulted a medium, something God forbids.) As we look at this story, it’s important to remember that if this was actually the spirit of Samuel, this was an unusual occasion to deliver an important message, not one to scare or haunt someone.



‘‘Don’t be afraid!’’ the king told her. ‘‘What do you see?’’



‘‘I see a god coming up out of the earth,’’ she said.



‘‘What does he look like?’’ Saul asked.



‘‘He is an old man wrapped in a robe,’’ she replied.



Saul realized it was Samuel, and he fell to the ground before him. ‘‘Why have you disturbed me by calling me back?’’ Samuel asked Saul.



‘‘Because I am in deep trouble,’’ Saul replied. ‘‘The Philistines are at war with me, and God has left me and won’t reply by prophets or dreams. So I have called for you to tell me what to do.’’



But Samuel replied, ‘‘Why ask me, since the Lord has left you and has become your enemy? The Lord has done just as he said he would. He has torn the kingdom from you and given it to your rival, David. The Lord has done this to you today because you refused to carry out his fierce anger against the Amalekites. What’s more, the Lord will hand you and the army of Israel over to the Philistines tomorrow, and you and your sons will be here with me. The Lord will bring down the entire army of Israel in defeat.’’



Saul fell full length on the ground, paralyzed with fright because of Samuel’s words. He was also faint with hunger, for he had eaten nothing all day and all night. (1 Samuel 28:13–20)



There are two places in the New Testament that mention ghosts, but both times it was a misperception on the part of the disciples. Here’s one example from Matthew; the other one is found in Luke 24.



About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, ‘‘It’s a ghost!’’ But Jesus spoke to them at once. ‘‘Don’t be afraid,’’ he said. ‘‘Take courage. I am here!’’ (Matthew 14:25–27)



Throughout biblical history angels appear to people, but never in a haunting way. Usually they appear in some ‘‘human form’’ and clearly identify themselves and their message or mission from God.



So do ghosts really exist? If they aren’t angels or spirits of dead people, the only other reasonable possibility is that ghosts are probably demons. If this is true, then there’s nothing we have to be afraid of—if we have put our faith and trust in Jesus. But ghosts—whether demons or some other spirit being—are something that we should steer clear of, as 1 Thessalonians 5:22 reminds us to do when it says, ‘‘Stay away from every kind of evil.’’

Giants of old

Were the Nephilim sons of God?




Fallen Angels? Giants of Genesis 6:4?



A common belief which we share is that the "sons of

God" who did marry the "daughters of men" were fallen angels.

Why did God send the judgment of the Flood in the days of Noah? The strange events recorded in Genesis 6 were understood by the ancient rabbinical sources, as well as the Septuagint translators, as referring to fallen angels procreating weird hybrid offspring with human women-known as the Nephilim. This was far more than simply a historical issue, the unique events leading to the Flood are a prerequisite to understanding the prophetic implications of our Lord's predictions regarding His Second Coming. This is believed to have happened both before the Flood and after the flood. In Israel at the time of David, and before this when the Hebrews were scouting the land - there were tribes of these Nephilim - Goliath the giant of Gath is one example. Early Church fathers also understood this to be the case. It appears that these fallen angels were active all over the world. These bizarre giants living on the earth are also echoed in the legends and myths of nearly every ancient culture. The ancient Greeks, the Egyptians, the Hindus, the South Sea Islanders, the American Indians, and most all the others have these legends.

Water - The strangest liquid in the world

Water is one of the most important substances on the planet yet mystery still surrounds many of its properties, exactly how much do we really know about it ?


What makes water so fundamentally important to life ? Why do ice cubes float ? Why does it freeze from the top rather than from the bottom ? This article delves in to these mysteries and more.

Prophetess Baba Vanga predictions

Vanga (Vangelia) Pandeva was born on January 31st, 1911 and spent her life living in Bulgaria until she died on August 11th, 1996. She lost her sight when she was 12 years old when she was swept away by a tornado. She was found alive with sand in her eyes, which was the reason for her blindness. Vanga began making predictions when she was 16 years old. She became very famous for having this gift rather quickly. Many of the statesman including Hitler had visited her and it is reported that Hitler left her house looking upset

Vanga?s most shocking prediction include:


At the turn of the century, in August of 1999 or 2000, Kursk will be covered with water, and the whole world will be weeping over it.? (1980)

- The prediction did not make any sense back then. Sadly, twenty years on, it did make a lot of sense, when a Russian nuclear submarine sunk in an accident in August of 2000. The submarine was named Kursk. Kursk - the city (after which the submarine was named), could by no means have been covered with water (probably that?s why her prediction seemed so unrealistic at first).
 
Horror, horror! The American brethren will fall after being attacked by the steel birds. The wolves will be howling in a bush, and innocent blood will be gushing.? (1989)


- Happened as predicted. The World Trade Center Towers in New York collapsed following terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The WTC Towers were dubbed ?Twins? or ?Brothers.? The terrorists drove passenger planes ??the steel birds?- into the towers. ?The bush? obviously relates to the surname of the current U.S. president.

2010 - The start of WWIII. The war will begin in November of 2010 and will end in October of 2014. Will start as a normal war, then will include usage of nuclear and chemical weapons.

2011 - Due to the radioactive showers in Northern Hemisphere - no animals or plants will be left. Muslims will begin chemical war against Europeans who are still alive.

2014 - Most of the people in this world will have skin cancer and skin related diseases. (as a result of chemical wars).

2016 - Europe is almost empty

2018 - China becomes the new world power.

2023 - Earth?s orbit will change slightly

2025 - Europe is still barely populated

2028 - Development of a new energy source. (Probably controller thermonuclear reaction) Hunger slowly stops being a problem. Piloted spaceship to Venus deploys.

2033 - Polar ice caps melt. World ocean levels rise.

2043 - World economy is prosperous. Muslims are running Europe.

2046 - Any organs can be mass produced. Exchange of body organs becomes the favorite method of treatment.

2066 - During it?s attack on Rome (which is under control of the Muslims) U.S.A. uses a new method of weapons - has to do with climate change. Sharp freezing.

2076 - No class society (communism)

2084 - The rebirth of the nature.

2088 - New disease. - People are getting old in few seconds.

2097 - This disease is cured.

2100 - Man made Sun is lighting up the dark side of the planet Earth.

2111 - People become robots.

2123 - Wars between small countries. Big countries don?t get evolved.

2125 - In Hungry the signals from Space are received. (People will be reminded of Vanga again)

2130 - Colonies under water (advices from aliens)

2154 - Animals become half-humans.

2167 - New religion

2170 - Big drought.

2183 - Collony on Mars becomes nuclear nation and is asking for independence from the Earth. (same way as U.S. did from England)

2187 - Successfully two volcano eruptions are stopped.

2195 - Sea colonies are fully supplied with energy and food.

2196 - Full mixture between Asians and Europeans.

2201 - Thermonuclear reactions on the Sun slow down. Temperatures Drop.

2221 - In the search of Alien life, human beings engage with something very freighting.

2256 - Spaceship brings a freighting new disease into Earth.

2262 - Orbits of planets start to change progressively. Mars is undera threat of being hit by a comet.

2271 - Physic properties are calculated over, since they changed.

2273 - Mix of yellow, white, and black race. New race.

2279 - Energy out of nothing (probably from vacuum or black holes)

2288 - Travel through time. New contacts with the aliens.

2291 - Sun cools. Attempts to fire it up again are taken.

2296 - Bright flashes on the Sun. Force of gravity changes. Old space stations and satellites begin to fall

2299 - In France, there is a partisan uprising against Islam.

2302 - New important new laws and mysteries about the universe are uncovered.

2304 - The mystery of the Moon is uncovered.

2341 - Something frightening is closing in with Earth from the space.

2354 - Accident on one of the man made suns, will result in drought.

2371 - Mighty hunger.

2378 - New and fast growing race.

2480 - Two man made suns will collide. Earth is in the dark.

3005 - War on Mars. Trajectory of planets changes.

3010 - Comet will ram into the Moon. Around Earth there is a belt of rocks and dust.

3797 - By this time, everything living on Earth dies. But humans are able to put in the essentials for the beginning of a new life in a new star system.

Vatican's secret archives revealed

A 13th-century letter from Genghis Khan’s grandson demanding homage from the pope is among a collection of documents from the Vatican’s Secret Archives that has been published for the first time.


The Holy See’s archives contain scrolls, parchments and leather-bound volumes with correspondence dating back more than 1,000 years.

High-quality reproductions of 105 documents, 19 of which have never been seen before in public, have now been published in a book. The Vatican Secret Archives features a papal letter to Hitler, an entreaty to Rome written on birch bark by a tribe of North American Indians, and a plea from Mary Queen of Scots.

The book documents the Roman Catholic Church’s often hostile dealings with the world of science and the arts, including documents from the heresy trial against Galileo and correspondence exchanged with Erasmus, Voltaire and Mozart. It also reveals the Church’s relations with princes and potentates in countries far beyond its dominion.

In a letter dated 1246 from Grand Khan Guyuk to Pope Innocent IV, Genghis Khan’s grandson demands that the pontiff travel to central Asia in person – with all of his “kings” in tow – to “pay service and homage to us” as an act of “submission”, threatening that otherwise “you shall be our enemy”.

Another formal letter in the archive highlights the papacy’s political role. In 1863 Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States, wrote to Pope Pius IX claiming that the civil war raging across America was entirely due to “Northern aggression”.

“We desire no evil to our enemies, nor do we covet any of their possessions; but are only struggling to the end that they shall cease to devastate our land and inflict useless and cruel slaughter upon our people.”

Other letters in the archive are more personal. In a 1550 note, Michelangelo demands payment from the papacy which was three months late, and complains that a papal conclave had interrupted his work on the dome of St Peter’s Basilica.

A yellowed parchment covered in neat black script reveals details of the 14th century trials of the Knights Templar on suspicion of heresy, after which members of the warrior-monk order were pardoned by Pope Clement V.

Some of the documents are already well-known, including a parchment letter written by English peers to Pope Clement VII in 1530, calling for Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon to be annulled.

An entreaty written to Rome by another British monarch, but in very different circumstances, is also reproduced in exquisite detail. In 1586 Mary, Queen of Scots, wrote from Fotheringay in Northants to Pope Sixtus V, a few months before she was beheaded for plotting against her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, pledging her eternal allegiance to Rome.

The document includes letters written to Hitler by Pope Pius XI in 1934 and one received by his controversial successor, Pius XII, from Japan’s Emperor Hirohito.

“An aura of mystery has always surrounded this important cultural institution of the Holy See due to the allusions to inaccessible secrets thanks to its very name, as well as to the publicity it has always enjoyed in literature and in the media,” Cardinal Raffaele Farina, a Vatican archivist, writes in the preface to the book, which was produced by a Belgian publisher, VdH Books.

One of the most unusual documents is a letter written on birch bark in 1887 by the Ojibwe Indians of Ontario, Canada, to Pope Leo XIII. The letter, written in May but datelined “where there is much grass, in the month of the flowers”, addresses the pontiff as “the Great Master of Prayer” and offers thanks to the Vatican for having sent a “custodian of prayer” (a bishop) to preach to them.

Although scholars have had access to the secret archives since 1881, they remain closed to the general public