Summary

Bishop Donald Sanborn’s homily provides an in-depth exegesis of Christ’s discourse to His apostles before His Passion, focusing on key theological and doctrinal truths. Bishop explains Christ’s rebuke to His apostles for not asking about His departure, emphasizing that Christ’s crucifixion is His glory as He redeems humanity through His sacrifice.

Bishop highlights the necessity of Christ’s ascension for the coming of the Holy Ghost, who transforms the apostles from fearful men into fearless evangelists. The role of the Holy Ghost as the "Paraclete" is analyzed, proving the distinction of the divine persons and the procession of the Holy Ghost from both the Father and the Son, countering the Eastern Orthodox claim of filioque being an error.

The homily underscores how the Holy Ghost convicts the world of sin, justice, and judgment. This conviction is shown through the sanctity of the Church, its doctrines, miracles, and the holiness of its members. He denounces modern naturalism, which falsely claims that unbelief or indifferentism does not matter, affirming that infidelity is a grave sin.

The necessity of continuity in doctrine is strongly emphasized. The Holy Ghost does not bring new revelation after the apostles, but rather assists the Church in understanding and defending the deposit of faith. This is contrasted with the errors of the Novus Ordo hierarchy, particularly Jorge Bergoglio (Francis), whom the speaker denounces for heresies such as denying the unity of the divine essence and promoting naturalism.

The homily concludes by stressing the infallibility and indefectibility of the Church, condemning modernist deviations as false and highlighting the importance of fidelity to divine truth.

Key Quotes and Explanations

1. "I go to him that sent me and none of you asketh me whither goest thou"

   • Christ mildly rebukes His apostles for not inquiring about His destination, indicating that His Passion is not a defeat but His glorification.

2. "It is expedient to you that I go, for if I go not, the Paraclete will not come to you."

   • Christ's departure is necessary for the Holy Ghost to come and transform the apostles.

3. "The Holy Ghost will convict the world of sin, justice, and judgment."

   • The Holy Ghost reveals sin (infidelity), justice (true righteousness), and judgment (the condemnation of the prince of this world, Satan).

4. "Infidelity is a very abominable sin in the eyes of God."

   • The speaker refutes modern naturalism, which claims that being a "nice person" is sufficient for salvation.

5. "The assistance of the Holy Ghost to the Catholic Church is key."

   • The Holy Ghost ensures the infallibility and indefectibility of the Church, making doctrinal changes impossible.

6. "Bergoglio (Francis) said there is no such thing as a Catholic God. This is blasphemy."

   • The speaker condemns Francis for his denial of Catholic dogma, particularly the unity of the divine essence.

7. "If they are changing our religion, it is an absolutely certain and sure sign that they are what Saint Pius X warned us about—modernists in the bosom of the Church."

   • A clear denunciation of Vatican II and its hierarchy, affirming that doctrinal change proves apostasy.

8. "No one arrives in hell surprised."

   • A powerful assertion of personal responsibility for salvation, refuting the false hope of universalism.

Analysis

1. Christ’s Crucifixion as Glory

   • The homily correctly emphasizes that the Passion is Christ’s glorification, aligning with traditional Catholic teaching that the Cross is the means of redemption.

2. The Holy Ghost and the Church’s Infallibility

   • This is a direct contradiction to the Vatican II ecclesiology, which undermines the traditional understanding of infallibility. The assertion that the Holy Ghost ensures continuity of doctrine proves that the post-Vatican II hierarchy, which promotes doctrinal changes, is false.

3. Condemnation of Modern Naturalism

   • The rejection of the idea that a "good person" can be saved without supernatural faith is key. Vatican II’s Lumen Gentium and Nostra Aetate contradict this principle by teaching that non-Catholics can be saved through sincerity alone.

4. Rejection of Bergoglio (Francis) as Pope

   • The Bishop correctly identifies that Francis’ statements (such as denying the unity of divine essence) constitute manifest heresy. Since a heretical pope is impossible, this confirms the sedevacantist position.

5. Indefectibility and the Crisis in the Church

   • If the Church cannot change, but Vatican II introduced substantial changes (e.g., a new Mass, new sacraments, new doctrines on ecumenism), then the post-Vatican II institution is not the Catholic Church.

6. Condemnation of Modernist Influence

   • The claim that modernists infiltrated the Church, particularly through liturgical reform, aligns with Pius X’s warnings in Pascendi Dominici Gregis. The destruction of traditional doctrine through liturgy is evident in the Novus Ordo Missae.

7. Necessity of Supernatural Faith

   • This refutes Vatican II’s false ecumenism, which suggests that belief in Christ is optional for salvation.

Key Takeaways

1. Continuity of Doctrine is Essential

   • If a teaching is new, it is false. Vatican II's novelties (e.g., religious liberty, ecumenism) prove its deviation from Catholicism.

2. The Holy Ghost Assists the True Church, Not a False One

   • The claim that the Vatican II Church is guided by the Holy Ghost is refuted by its errors and contradictions.

3. Francis (Bergoglio) is a Heretic and Not a True Pope

   • By denying Catholic dogma, Francis is outside the Church and cannot be a legitimate pope.

4. Modern Naturalism is Condemned

   • The belief that one can be saved by being a "good person" without supernatural faith is false.

5. The True Church Remains Faithful to Christ

   • The Catholic Church remains where the true faith is preserved, not in the Vatican II establishment.

6. The Novus Ordo Church is Not the Catholic Church

   • Since the true Church cannot change, the post-Vatican II institution must be rejected.

7. Salvation Requires True Faith

   • The necessity of supernatural faith, infused at baptism, is absolute. Any denial of this truth is heresy.

Conclusion

This homily aligns perfectly with a sedevacantist, pre-Vatican II Catholic position. It defends the necessity of doctrinal continuity, denounces the heresies of the post-Vatican II hierarchy, and upholds the supernatural character of salvation.

The message is clear: the true Church cannot change, and those who promote doctrinal change (Vatican II, Francis, etc.) are false shepherds. True Catholics must remain faithful to pre-Vatican II doctrine and reject the errors of modernism.