Letters From Home Saturday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time - Mr. Clement Harrold
Nov 29, 2025
Clement Harrold dives into the rich symbolism of Daniel 7, discussing the four beasts as representations of empires, particularly highlighting Rome. He warns against rigid interpretations of Scripture, advocating for a multi-layered understanding. The conversation explores the fourth beast as a precursor to the Antichrist and the spiritual warfare between Christ and evil. Harrold includes insights from Fulton Sheen about the Antichrist's seductive nature, while emphasizing the vital call for vigilance and prayer in times of trial.
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Son Of Man Is Central Title
- Clement Harrold highlights Daniel's 'Son of Man' vision as central to understanding Christ's self-title in the Gospels.
- He connects this Old Testament image to Jesus' frequent use of 'Son of Man' as a theological key.
Fourth Beast Often Identified As Rome
- Harrold reviews the traditional mapping of Daniel's four beasts to Neo-Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome.
- He argues Rome best fits the terrifying, all-pervasive description of the fourth beast.
Prophecy Allows Multiple Legitimate Meanings
- Harrold emphasizes multiple legitimate layers of meaning in prophetic texts and the four senses of Scripture.
- He cautions against forcing a single interpretation and affirms orthodoxy and tradition as guides.
