Christ, the resurrection, the judgment: all these teachings are a prominent part of Scripture, Christian Tradition, and the Church’s liturgical prayers. Such an expectation of Christ’s coming constitutes the ultimate hope of the gospel; in fact, it is at the heart of the Lord’s Prayer: “Thy kingdom come …” As such, this renewed interest can only be welcome. However, there is also a negative side to the current prophecy craze. What is being popularly taught in most instances bears little resemblance