The Shroud of the Second Coming

The priest's encounter with the almighty: Finishing up, it’s late in the evening when Rigoli starts to feel pretty good about his work. As a matter of fact, he finds himself admiring all the great things in life and the beauty it has to offer. But for some reason, the euphoric sensation continues to overwhelm him, and he soon realizes that his emotions are not his own. This causes Rigoli to become panic-stricken and confused over the abnormality. However, he soon gravitates back to the incredible love he has for the universe and becomes joyful again. And at almost the same instant, Rigoli feels one with the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit with him. But not knowing why this is happening, he soon surrenders to the incredible sensation that surrounds him and becomes astounded by what he sees next. An incredibly bright light suddenly appears within the shrine that overtakes him. Falling on his knees, he looks to the shroud emanating a soft wave of love that blankets his entire being. Only then does he feel the beauty of the Holy Spirit with such passion for the world. And surrounding the priest are the colorful specks of light that reflect brightly as they emanate from the Son of God. Suddenly, he sees the Messiah moving from the shroud and into this world. And sensing a soft-spoken voice on a subconscious level, he feels the language of Jesus Christ speaking out to him. “My beloved servant, for whom my Father has uniquely designed for the task before you, rise!” Rigoli stands but continues to bow his head before his master. “My Lord, who is the Son of the everlasting God; creator of all things that are seen and unseen; please find it in your heart to forgive me, for I am with sin. Your will, not my own, will always be done.” In a passive but yet powerful voice, the Messiah speaks out to him, “Your sins are forgiven. And now, I have created a path before you. Will you follow it?” “Yes, my Lord. I will, with all my heart.” “On Earth, you will become my disciple for the world to witness. You will reveal a part of me that will open the hearts of everyone on the day of reckoning. The bewilderment of my father’s children will be no more. For behold, the Second Coming is at hand. Now go, and do this for me.” Rigoli begins to feel the presence of the Messiah fading when he begs for him to stay, “My Lord, I cannot do this alone.” “I am one with my Father and the Holy Spirit. From the alpha to the omega, you will never be alone. For we are always with you throughout eternity.” And not to vanish all at once, the Lamb of God slowly fades from this reality and into the next realm, with the cold presence of life returning just after. And standing quietly beside himself, the priest ponders on a single thought. “How am I supposed to open the hearts of everyone in this world? Especially the hardened?” He performs the sign of the cross and rushes over to the Domus, where the cardinals stay during their visits. But before he could reach the guest house, he stops dead in his tracks. “What am I supposed to say to His Holiness? He’ll question me, no doubt. And what did Jesus mean by revealing a part of himself? All that was clear was the Second Coming. But when and how?” With too many questions unanswered, Rigoli realizes that it’s in his best interest to wait for God’s guidance. He knows the Almighty will never abandon him, and the answers will come to him in all due time. But why him? Shouldn’t the Pope bear this responsibility? Of course, there are always mysterious reasons as to why God does anything at all. And whatever they may be, they’re aligned with perfection. And being chosen to do so is not for one to question his authority. So, with that in mind, he decides to withdraw his story with the exception of his trusted cardinal. The special Opts and Angelica team's encounter as with the great discovery: But no sooner when he pulls out his knife to finish the job, something catches the corner of his eye. Suspended just above the ground is a bright light intensifying as it grows. Its aura soon overtakes his soul with the immense power of love he so longed for. Suddenly, his emotions become so intense that he buckles under his own weight and drops to his knees. Next, he sees the most brilliant entity he’s ever laid eyes on. So extreme that it lights up the entire night for miles. He looks to his left and sees the rolling hills as clear as day now. And no longer able to feel the chill of the cold desert night, the atmosphere becomes warm with the comfort of spring. And within this light is an angelic figure swaying in waves of its own energy. Suddenly, this spiritual being does something remarkable. It begins to communicate to him in such a way he’s never experienced before. “I am the servant of Yahweh, who brings peace to the world from fear. I bring back the strength and courage to those who have lost their way. And in doing so, put balance between the physical and spiritual world in which your soul exists in.” And while facing down on hands and knees, Barron begs for forgiveness and promises never to weaken again. The holy servant reassures the warrior with a message, “Yahweh has already done so.” Experiencing what only a few souls have ever encountered before is the difference between God's love and the evil entity he connected with earlier. With such extreme opposites, it becomes clear where his heart belongs. And while bathing in its soothing light, the angel offers a special gift from God. “Our Heavenly Father has chosen you to bring in a new world of spiritual bonding between your brothers and sisters for whom the Almighty calls his very own. Through free will, they’ve learned much and therefore have grown. The time has come to return his children to the Garden of Eden.” And with this gift, Barron vows to fulfill his will with every ounce of energy. On the desert floor, everyone gathers around Rigoli while he reads the ancient writings of Aramaic from the tablet. Stunningly, he sees the author's name to be Shimon, known today as Saint Peter. And the further he reads into it, the more astonishing it gets. “In these words are the thoughts of God, who has shown me the wondrous future of humanity. And it’s his children, in many seasons from now, who will decipher the holy teaching of his prophecy in their modern language. For they are the future witnesses of the Second Coming of Christ. And in this covenant lies the true date of Yeshua’s arrival. A date known only to God. Take heed to these words, and deliver them to your temple in Rome. For the words of the lord are as follows.” I am the Lord thy God, who has given his only Son to be sacrificed for the love of his children. And through me, I will give my Son once more in glory. With the Second Coming of my Yeshua, a total peace will reign onto this world until the last of my children are born. When there are no more, the universe will alter to its pure form of tranquility in my house of utopia. And in this serenity, all my creations will live in paradise throughout eternity. In my name, you will take these words to your highest priest in Rome and have him seek out the true nature of the cloak in which enveloped my beloved Yeshua. You will do this quickly, for the time draws near. Astounded over the message, the group hesitantly look upon each other in amazement. It pretty much signifies everything that’s been going on in the world today. In the ancient prophecy of Isaiah, God had shown him a dark future of fear during the days of the Roman Empire. It was during that time he sent his only son to save it. Currently, that same fear has spiked to an all-new high, creating a beast who’s determined to stop his arrival. Possibly the same beast that Jesus faced during his forty days out in the desert. And perhaps the very desert that exists in this valley today. Understandably, there’s no disputing the atrocities back in the days of Roman rule. And God forbid that anyone else is to be put on the cross. But isn’t it the same level of wickedness that terrorism has exercised with the torture and killing of innocence? The constant televised executions they’ve been performing on an international scale. And doesn’t it constitute a fear factor for all with a global collapse of the economy, spawning outbreaks of war here and there? The high tech alone would most certainly dictate a violence on a level never seen before. Perhaps in man’s creativity, he’s found a better way to produce a greater fear since the days of the Roman Empire. And that the time for a second coming is truly at hand. But before anyone could get a chance to contemplate on the message, Warfield snaps them out of it. “Look, we’ve only a couple of hours left, and we need to get out of here now!” With the exception of expendable equipment, everyone quickly packs and climbs aboard their vehicles. Meanwhile, Warfield orders both men off the hills and gets the strangest conversation from Barron. And added to the confusion, the commander receives an incoming call to deliver the lieutenant back to Jerusalem. “He’s to be transferred immediately to Tel Aviv as soon as you arrive at the outpost.” “May I ask why, sir?” “He’s to be reevaluated.” The Archangel appears before the team inside the corridor: As peaceful as the gateway may be, the same cannot be said for the rest of the corridor. Large boulders break free from the hillsides, rolling uncontrollably into the crevices below. More so, are the seismic activities at an all-time high, producing earthquake levels beyond their tremors. And the gateway itself shows the changes from within as the swirling wisp of gold begins to speed up. Tighter and tighter, it spins toward the star in orbit, pulling its energy down into the valley below. It’s now become a transparent tunnel with forces of unknown origins. However, this kind of description cannot fully illustrate the fantastic beauty for which this phenomenon has no terminology for. And just beyond the beam's exterior, something begins to take shape outside the sublime portal. Suddenly, an angel appears between the team and the gateway, and their world becomes hopeful again. Inside this sphere of energy, there’s a transparent figure that gracefully bleeds off rays of light at the extremities. But the best way to describe this entity is in a liquid state that illuminates brightly as it sways in waves within its own energy. And through some form of pure consciousness, this ghostly figure delivers a message coming from the Holy Spirit of above. “Fear not, for the Savior is at hand. Identical to the souls is a universe on the verge of great healing as Heaven and Earth will soon be as one.” For some reason, Sodano should recognize this entity but can’t quite make out who it is. And desperately wanting to know, he asks, “Do I know you?” “I am the Archangel of God your scriptures call Raphael.” Recognizing the spiritual name, Ms. Shine immediately steps forth. “Father Rigoli?” The angelic soldier then alters its appearance to its former role as priest and disciple. And surrounding Rigoli is a beautiful aura emanating his entire being, which shows the loving spirit he truly is. And with the comfort of his light, he blankets Ms. Shine’s soul that radiates between the two. “Yes, it is I that you sense in me. For I’ve come back to finish the education I promised you and to secure the way for the lamb of God.” In the next instant, three more Archangels appear around the circumference of the gateway in equal distances from each other. Michael, Gabriel, and Uriel have all joined Raphael to keep the entrance free from human corruption. And with the presence of all four, the valley suddenly becomes calm. Next, Raphael looks to the group and teaches the actual reality of existence. “Your souls are identical to the universe you see all around. In that, your spirit is transforming into anew. And like the universe, there’s a battle between good and evil trying to govern your world from within. To understand the free will that God has given you is to become spiritually self-aware of who you are. And with this divine gift, man’s first choice between love and hate was picked through a deception. Like the symbolic story of long ago, once the fruit was taken, the soul in its infant state became caught in an endless cycle we see today. Good and evil became interlocked, confusing the soul eternally. But it’s those lost descendants who’re in need of their father’s guidance that’ll bring them back home again. For it is true, you are the offspring unable to comprehend such feelings. It is why the Holy Spirit is returning tonight. Same as the parent, if the child thinks he can swim, that child is free to attempt. And it’s during that critical moment when the child realizes he can no longer make it to shore that his father saves him. There is no greater love than God bringing you back on dry land to comfort you with. It is a lesson well learned, and never to forget...” For a moment, Raphael gives the needed time for the team to understand the concept in which their souls are trying to grasp. In the meantime, he turns to the leader of God’s angels, and Michael nods in approval. He then looks back at the group to conclude his teachings. “…This is all you need to know for now. There will be much more to learn when the Son of Yahweh arrives.” This conviction of spiritual understanding can only be perceived through the consciousness of the soul. It’s where the instant awakening is made possible through the direct connection of the Holy Spirit. For all they were led to believe, isn’t anymore. And it’s Warfield who unbuckles his weapon’s belt and drops it to the floor. He also removes a knife and several grenades, and then falls to his knees. And with total recognition of this perception, he looks to the holy star above and prays. “We are truly the arrogant ones who’ve lost our way. How could we have been so blind to it all? All we’ve ever known across time was violence. Please, God, find it in your heart to forgive us.” Raphael’s aura briefly fluctuates, and his divine message is delivered to the commander. “He already has, my brother.”