Refutation of the Video’s Objections

Summary

The video presents an objection to sedevacantism, arguing that it results in the near-total loss of sacramental access for adherents. The critic asserts that sedevacantists themselves admit that only a handful of valid bishops and priests exist, making it nearly impossible for most Catholics to receive the Eucharist. This, they claim, must be "demonically inspired" because it effectively deprives believers of the sacraments.

In response, Bishop Donald Sanborn addresses what Catholics should do if they lack access to a non-una cum Mass (one that does not mention the name of the false pope). His guidance includes:

• Prioritizing attendance at a non-una cum Mass—even if this requires traveling long distances a few times a year.

• Avoiding una cum Masses entirely, as they recognize an illegitimate authority and compromise the faith.

• Moving, if necessary, to a location where the true Mass and sacraments are available, comparing this to moving for access to drinking water.

• Making spiritual communions and watching a valid live-streamed Mass, affirming that God grants graces to those who have the sincere desire to participate but face insurmountable obstacles.

Bishop Sanborn further explains that the New Testament religion is one of the spirit, not merely physical rituals, and that God's mercy ensures the faithful are not abandoned when valid sacraments are inaccessible.

Key Quotes & Their Significance

1. "If you're gonna buy into my sedevacantist thesis, you have to effectively say bye to the sacraments in 99.9%. I don’t know how that's not demonically inspired."

   • This is a false premise. The argument assumes that Novus Ordo sacraments are valid and that lacking access to them is equivalent to being cut off from grace. In reality, the Novus Ordo rites are gravely deficient, and receiving sacraments from invalid or compromised clergy is a far greater spiritual danger.

2. "The Catholic mass and the Catholic faith is far more important than the water that you drink because your body is going to die, but your soul will go on forever."

   • A profound analogy emphasizing that spiritual survival is infinitely more important than physical needs. Just as one would relocate to find water, Catholics should be willing to make sacrifices to preserve their faith and access valid sacraments.

3. "The beauty of God's mercy is that you can obtain the same graces by desire if you have an obstacle to the fact."

   • A crucial theological point affirming that when physical access to sacraments is impossible, spiritual communion and the sincere desire to participate in them suffice for receiving grace.

4. "It’s not like the Old Testament which was all physical; the New Testament is the religion of the spirit."

   • A direct rebuttal to the notion that external rites are the only means of grace. While sacraments are ordinarily necessary, in extraordinary circumstances, God’s mercy provides through spiritual means.

Analysis

Objection Analysis: The False Premise of "No Sacraments"

The primary objection to sedevacantism is based on a flawed assumption: that there is an unbroken continuity of valid sacraments within the Vatican II establishment. However:

• The Novus Ordo ordination and episcopal consecration rites, implemented after Vatican II, radically deviated from traditional sacramental forms, leading to strong doubts about their validity.

• Many Novus Ordo priests lack valid ordination, and their Eucharistic consecrations are often invalid due to defective form, matter, and intention.

• Attending an invalid or compromised Mass (such as an una cum Mass) does not provide sacramental grace but instead reinforces participation in a false religion.

• The modernist Vatican II sect is not the Catholic Church, and its sacraments cannot be assumed to be the same as those of pre-Vatican II Catholicism.

Thus, sedevacantists are not "rejecting the sacraments"—rather, they are rejecting counterfeit sacraments that lead souls astray. It is better to lack access to valid sacraments temporarily than to partake in invalid or heretical ones that deceive the faithful.

Bishop Sanborn’s Response: The True Catholic Solution

Bishop Sanborn’s response presents a clear and uncompromising path for faithful Catholics:

1. Seek the True Sacraments Whenever Possible – Prioritize non-una cum Masses and go to great lengths, even if this means traveling or attending only occasionally.

2. Avoid Novus Ordo and Una Cum Masses Entirely – These are part of a false church and are spiritually harmful.

3. Move if Necessary – Just as people relocate for water, the faithful should relocate for the survival of their souls if possible.

4. Use Spiritual Communion & Live-Streamed Masses – In the absence of access, the sincere desire to receive grace is sufficient, as affirmed by Catholic theology.

Takeaways

1. Sacraments Must Be Both Valid and Licit

   • Access to sacraments is not merely about availability but validity. If a sacrament is compromised in matter, form, or intent, it is invalid. If it is celebrated within a false church, it is illicit and spiritually dangerous.

2. The Vatican II Sect is Not the Catholic Church

   • Vatican II did not "reform" Catholicism—it created a new religion with new rites, doctrines, and a false hierarchy. Participation in this counterfeit system means abandoning the true faith, not preserving it.

3. Spiritual Communion and Baptism of Desire Are Sufficient in Extraordinary Circumstances

   • The Church has always taught that in times of necessity, the desire for a sacrament suffices for receiving its graces. This applies to both the Eucharist (spiritual communion) and baptism (baptism of desire).

4. The Argument that Sedevacantists "Have No Sacraments" is a Strawman

   • Sedevacantists do have sacraments, but they refuse to participate in those that are invalid or compromised. The true spiritual danger lies in partaking in sacraments that reinforce false authority and false doctrine.

5. True Catholics Must Reject Compromise

   • Attending a Mass that names Bergoglio as Pope means implicit recognition of a false authority. The faithful must be 100% committed to true Catholicism, even if it requires sacrifice.

Conclusion: The Objection Fails

The criticism of sedevacantism collapses under scrutiny because it presupposes that:

• The Vatican II sect is the true Church.

• Its sacraments are valid.

• Avoiding invalid sacraments is worse than partaking in them.

These assumptions are false. The sedevacantist position, far from rejecting sacraments, upholds the Catholic principle that sacraments must be both valid and licit—not merely accessible. Bishop Sanborn’s response rightly prioritizes truth over convenience, spiritual integrity over compromise, and faithfulness over mere ritualism.

Thus, the true Catholic path is clear:
Reject the Vatican II counterfeit church, seek valid sacraments when possible, make spiritual communions in necessity, and never compromise the faith.