Summary

Rev. Michael DeSaye delivers a forceful critique of the Vatican’s ongoing efforts to suppress the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM). He argues that the Vatican sees TLM attendees as a subversive force rejecting Vatican II, the Novus Ordo Mass, and the post-conciliar hierarchy. The Vatican views this opposition as sedition—not explicitly schismatic, but fostering rebellion against modernist Rome.

While some TLM groups claim to accept Vatican II and the Novus Ordo to avoid suppression, DeSaye dismisses this as a façade. He asserts that these groups secretly despise Vatican II and reject the Novus Ordo but pretend otherwise to maintain access to the Traditional Mass. However, he contends that the Vatican, adept in deception, is not fooled by such tactics and remains determined to eliminate the TLM.

DeSaye then provides a historical analysis of the origins of the Novus Ordo, tracing it back to an experimental “People’s Mass” introduced in 1922 in Austria by Fr. Pius Parsch. This Mass introduced key elements later formalized in the Novus Ordo:

• Gothic vestments

• The priest facing the people instead of the altar

• Vernacular prayers replacing Latin

• Congregational singing and folk music

• Lay participation in processions and readings

• Handshaking at the Pax

This movement spread across Europe, embraced by leftist priests and laity eager to modernize the Church. The laxity in dress, disappearance of traditional clerical attire, and the open defiance of Church tradition symbolized a push for radical change. The reforms gained momentum through the 1950s, culminating in the official promulgation of the Novus Ordo by Paul VI in 1969.

DeSaye highlights the Ottaviani Intervention, a theological critique of the Novus Ordo by Cardinal Alfredo Ottaviani and Fr. Guérard des Lauriers. This document condemned the Novus Ordo as a “violent blow” to belief in the Real Presence and a “tragic compromise” undermining Catholic unity. It implied that the Novus Ordo was not even a true Mass. Paul VI ignored these warnings, suppressed the Traditional Mass, and persecuted priests who resisted.

The speaker refutes the claim that the Traditional Mass was never abrogated, exposing this as a falsehood propagated by Benedict XVI. DeSaye argues that Benedict’s Summorum Pontificum (2007) was a deceptive attempt to pacify traditionalists while affirming the Novus Ordo’s legitimacy. However, rather than reconciling traditionalists, the effect was the opposite: Catholics increasingly rejected the Novus Ordo, Vatican II, and modernist theology altogether. This unintended consequence now compels Pope Francis to revoke Summorum Pontificum and further restrict the TLM.

DeSaye insists that the Traditional Mass and the Novus Ordo are inherently opposed—“as Christ is to Satan.” He calls for total rejection of the Novus Ordo and Vatican II, condemning the SSPX for its contradictory claim of being “in communion” with Rome while simultaneously resisting it. True Catholics, he asserts, must entirely separate from the post-Vatican II hierarchy, embracing only uncompromised Catholic doctrine, worship, and morality.

Key Quotes

1. On the Vatican’s fear of Traditional Mass attendees:
   “The Vatican is apparently concerned that people who go to the Traditional Mass are forming a kind of cult against Vatican II, against the Novus Ordo, and against the authority of [modernist Rome].”

2. On the hypocrisy of Traditional Mass attendees who claim to accept Vatican II:
   “In truth, they do not accept Vatican II, they despise the Novus Ordo, and they do not accept the authority of [modernist Rome].”

3. On the origins of the Novus Ordo Mass:
   “The first Novus Ordo Mass was celebrated in 1922… with Gothic vestments, the priest facing the people, vernacular prayers, folk music, and lay participation—all hallmarks of the later Novus Ordo.”

4. On the Ottaviani Intervention’s condemnation of the Novus Ordo:
   “The Novus Ordo is ‘a most serious deviation from the theology of the Catholic Mass, a destruction of the unity of worship and faith, a violent blow to belief in the Real Presence, a debasement of the Church, and a sign of division teeming with errors.’”

5. On Paul VI’s deliberate suppression of the Traditional Mass:
   “He knew exactly what he was doing when he promulgated the Novus Ordo… He abrogated the Traditional Mass explicitly and hunted down and punished anyone who celebrated it.”

6. On Benedict XVI’s deception regarding the status of the Traditional Mass:
   “Ratzinger made up the idea that the Traditional Mass was never abrogated to comfort people by lying to them.”

7. On the inherent opposition between the Traditional Mass and the Novus Ordo:
   “The Traditional Mass can never exist peacefully alongside the Novus Ordo any more than Christ can exist peacefully alongside Satan.”

8. On the necessity of total separation from the Vatican II hierarchy:
   “He who wishes to live true to his Catholic faith must on principle reject the Novus Ordo as something evil and must avoid all ministers who celebrate it and all ministers who are in union with them.”

Analysis

Rev. DeSaye’s sermon aligns closely with the sedevacantist position, reinforcing key points of contention between traditional Catholicism and the Vatican II Church:

1. Vatican II as a False Council:

   • DeSaye argues that Vatican II’s reforms, particularly the Novus Ordo, stem from modernist principles and break from the Catholic Church’s infallible tradition.

   • This aligns with sedevacantist theology, which holds that Vatican II is a heretical council that promulgated false doctrines.

2. The Invalidity of the Novus Ordo Mass:

   • The Ottaviani Intervention is presented as proof that the Novus Ordo is not a legitimate Catholic Mass.

   • Many sedevacantists argue that the Novus Ordo’s changes to the words of consecration render it invalid, meaning it lacks the sacrificial nature essential to Catholic worship.

3. The Modernist Hierarchy as a False Church:

   • DeSaye portrays the Vatican II hierarchy as deliberate deceivers, not merely misguided men.

   • This view is consistent with sedevacantist claims that the post-Vatican II “popes” are illegitimate usurpers leading a false church.

4. Benedict XVI and the Controlled Opposition:

   • The claim that Benedict XVI’s Summorum Pontificum was a calculated move to manage opposition aligns with sedevacantist suspicions of “indult” traditionalist groups.

   • Sedevacantists argue that groups like the FSSP and ICKSP serve to keep Catholics within the Vatican II structure rather than leading them to true Catholicism.

5. Total Separation from Vatican II Clergy:

   • DeSaye argues that Catholics must reject the Novus Ordo and avoid all priests who offer it, including those in communion with Rome.

   • This directly supports the sedevacantist principle that the Vatican II hierarchy must be entirely abandoned.

Final Takeaways

• The Traditional Mass and the Novus Ordo cannot coexist – The latter is a modernist fabrication designed to undermine Catholic belief.

• Vatican II and the Novus Ordo were deliberate attacks on the Church – The destruction of Catholic tradition was planned and executed over decades.

• A complete break with modernist Rome is necessary – Catholics must reject Vatican II, the Novus Ordo, and the post-conciliar hierarchy.

• Groups like the SSPX and FSSP are deceptive compromises – True Catholics must separate entirely from the Vatican II structure, not attempt to “coexist” within it.

Rev. Michael DeSaye’s homily ultimately affirms that the only true path for Catholics is full rejection of the Vatican II Church and adherence to pre-Vatican II doctrine, worship, and morality.