Summary
Fr. Germán Fliess delivers a vehement critique of the modern changes within the Roman Catholic Church, particularly focusing on the effects of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) and the ensuing rise of modernism within the Church. He begins by reaffirming the biblical principle that “a good tree cannot bring forth evil fruits,” using this as a metaphor for the Church and its teachings. The Catholic Church, described as a “good tree” planted by Christ, historically produced true, noble, and virtuous fruits both for individuals and society. However, the speaker asserts that in the mid-19th century, a “bad seed” was planted in the form of modernism—a heresy embodying pride and false doctrines—which began to corrupt the Church’s institutions.
Despite the efforts of Pope St. Pius X to eradicate modernism, it reemerged and was fostered by figures such as Joseph Ratzinger and Angelo Roncalli (Pope John XXIII), who helped usher in Vatican II. The Council is portrayed not as a divine inspiration but as a calculated attempt by modernists to transform the Church in line with their heretical ideas. The text condemns Vatican II’s legacy, highlighting the moral corruption within the clergy and the Church’s teachings that contradict traditional Catholic doctrine.
A central scandal discussed is the approval of child baptisms by sodomite couples within the Novus Ordo Church, particularly citing a case in Medellin, Colombia, where a child was baptized with two mothers listed on the baptismal record—a first in Church history. This act is deemed a grave insult to the sacrament of Baptism, instituted by Christ for the remission of sins, and indicative of the Church’s moral decay. Fr. Fliess accuses Pope Francis of tacit approval through silence, invoking moral theology that silence in certain circumstances implies consent, especially from a superior.
The root cause of this moral and doctrinal degradation is attributed to the principles of Vatican II, such as relativism of truth and freedom of conscience. Fr. Fliess calls for the complete rejection and abolition of Vatican II and a restoration of the true Catholic faith to bring forth good fruits once more.
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