St. Malachy (d. 1148)
by St. Malachy,
a
"Religio Depopulata" (Religion without people: Benedict XV, 1914-1922-was designated by this verse). "Fides Intrepida" (Fearless faith: Pius XI, 1922-1939 -is aptly described by these words). "Pastor Angelicus (Angelic shepherd: This would be Pius XII, 1939--but probably his two successors also).
"p'astor et Nauta" (Shepherd and sailor) .
"Flos Florum" (Flower of flowers) .
"De Labore Solis" (from, by or of the work of the sun) .
"De Gloria Olivae" (from, by or of the glory of the olive tree) .
"During the last persecution of the Holy Roman Church, there will sit upon the throne, Peter the Roman, who will feed the sheep amid great tribulations, and when these are passed, the City of the Seven Hills (Rome) will be utterly destroyed, and the awful Judge will then judge the people." (see no. 113band 136).
b
"Ireland will undergo English oppression for a week of centuries but will preserve her fidelity to God and His Church. At the end of this time Ireland will be delivered and the English in turn must suffer severe chastisements. Ireland, however, will be instrumental in bringing back the English to the unity of faith."
Source
THE PROPHETS AND OUR TIMES By Rev. R. Gerald Culleton