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We look at paragraph 25. The modernist doesn't really want "Church-State separation." He wants the Church to be subordinate to the State. We discuss the success of false ecumenism within the clergy. Modernists change not only their opinions but their own definition of dogmas to fit the times. Modernists do not like "pomp." They want a bare religion and find an apparent ally in Pope Francis. This is the modernist doctrine of "Kenosis." They want the Church to empty Herself to the point of dying. The modernist feels as though it is his duty to help the Church die. Pascendi: http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Pius10/p10pasce.htm

Paragraph 25 is discussed, in which Pius addresses the Modernist's desire for Church-State separation. We talk about this in light of its consequence: false ecumenism. Pascendi: http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Pius10/p10pasce.htm

This episode covers paragraphs 21-23 in which Pius addresses the Modernist's attack on the Sacraments, the Bible and the Church. We talk about how thoroughly infiltrated the Church is with Modernism when we address a specific statement by the Holy Pontiff Francis. Pascendi: http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Pius10/p10pasce.htm

This episode covers paragraphs 17-20. Pius writes about the conduct of modernists and they particular dislike for the Church Fathers and Councils as they do not like dogma. We discuss the modernist's theology in some detail. We also discuss how modernists put scientists up as a type of magisterium with whom they go to for answers. Pascendi: http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Pius10/p10pasce.htm

We cover paragraphs 14 and 15. Pius writes about those Modernists who fall into "pseudo-mysticism." We talk about the Catholic Charismatic movement in this context.

Covering paragraph 13 we discuss the modernists' love for "evolving dogma" and contrast this with the proper understanding of "development of doctrine." Evolving dogma is really code for "changing the beliefs of the Church to suit whims of the modernists." "Development of Doctrine" is the "growth in the Church's understanding of the truths of divine revelation" (Fr. John Hardon.) Pascendi: http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Pius10/p10pasce.htm

In this episode we cover paragraph 12 of Pascendi. Pope Pius writes about the modernists view of dogma. Modernists like to reinterpret dogma to fit their current behavior. Because everything is relative to the modernists, they therefore have no objective truth to base dogma on. Pascendi: http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Pius10/p10pasce.htm

Here we cover paragraph 11 in which St. Pius discusses how modernists use the intellect. He explains that modernists only use the intellect AFTER they have an emotional experience. The intellect, they say, is there to make sense of their religious sentimentality. Finally, we discuss some of the protestant and Catholic groups that use religious sentimentality in the way Pius describes. Pascendi: http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Pius10/p10pasce.htm Speaking in Tongues: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14776c.htm

Paragraphs 9-10 are discussed here. We look at the technique of the modernists and how they discount miracles of Christ. Modernists claim that people of faith have added a religious sense to Christ and that is how faith has developed. Pius deals with this accordingly with the appropriate anathema.

We cover paragraphs 7-8 in this episode. We discuss the term "vital immanence" and how this idea of the modernists dictates their entire philosophy. Modernists believe that all truth comes from within themselves, as opposed to from God. We review Pius' treatment of the modernist's worship of science and the ultimate folly behind their philosophy. http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Pius10/p10pasce.htm

We cover paragraphs 4-6 in this episode. We give a description of scholasticism and show how modernists are the anti-scholastics when we discuss their philosophy of phenomenology. Modernists do not believe in objective truth, We talk about the difference between ontological and logical truth and the problem with the modernists reasoning. http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Pius10/p10pasce.htm

In this episode we cover paragraphs 1-3. We cover the Pope's attempt to convert modernists through kindness, his abrupt change of course when this didn't work, and his "calling out" of those modernists who are inside the Church Herself. We also briefly go over some of the changes the modernist clergy have brought onto the Church. http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Pius10/p10pasce.htm

We give a general overview and explain some important ideas that we will continue to come back to.

A brief overview of what lead to Pope Pius X writing Pascendi.

We come to the end of Libertas. Rob gives a general overview of liberalism in light of Libertas. We discuss how liberalism is a tearing down of Catholic principles whereas modernism is a building of new false principles. Liberals are those who wish not to serve Christ, just as Lucifer proclaimed. Finally, we are joined by Pope Leo himself in an audio recording. Libertas: http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13liber.htm Liberalism is a Sin book mentioned: http://www.liberalismisasin.com/

In this episode we cover paragraphs 39-41. Leo explains when it is good to adapt to the times but also when it is dangerous to "get with the times." We review some of the Church legates who are in favor of "getting with the times." We describe this Liberal Catholicism as it is connected to Masonic-Enlightenment principles. Some very relevant prophecies are discussed.

Leo's condemnation of religious liberty and separation of church and state are briefly reviewed. We have talked extensively about some of the problems of the world. Pope Leo says that the teaching of sound doctrine is the treatment for these illnesses. We talked about Pope Leo's pronouncement against the idea of "getting with the times" and addressed some specific examples from those in the hierarchy. Finally, we talked about the Church's true teaching of toleration of evil versus the modern idea of promotion of evil. Libertas: http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13liber.htm

In paragraph 30 we review Leo's coverage of "liberty of conscience." We discuss the proper Catholic understanding of this idea and the importance of a well-formed conscience. This leads to a brief discussion on modernism. The "synthesis of all errors" is the culmination of many issues we have discussed thus far in the series. Libertas: http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13liber.htm Rob's article: http://thecatholicfaith.blogspot.com/2012/11/modernism-synthesis-of-all-heresies.html

Leo discusses truth. In this episode he specifically addresses those teachers and reminds all that the duty of teachers is to banish error from the mind. We discuss how some teachers who do not have the truth are incapable of teaching it and therefore teach error. Leo describes the Church as "the greatest and most reliable teacher of mankind" and that "through His heavenly gift she cannot be deceived." Papal infallibility, and it's limitations, are also examined. Libertas: http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13liber.htm Papal Infallibility and it's Limitations: http://www.remnantnewspaper.com/Archives/2013-0402-siscoe-infallibility.htm

Leo follows up his condemnation of religious liberty by covering freedom of speech and the freedom of the press. We discuss the ideas of the "untutored multitude" and the "unbridled intellects". This covers paragraphs 21-23.

We conclude our discussion on religious liberty by covering paragraph 20. We discuss the relationship between virtue and religion. We address the church's proper and traditional viewpoint on what St. Augustine called "the liberty of perdition." Libertas: http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13liber.htm

In this episode we start our discussion on the idea of "religious liberty." Condemned by Pope Leo XIII in Libertas this idea has been completely turned around in the modern age. Those individuals in the Church now promote "religious liberty." Because our end is to God, our worship can only come from the Divinely established religion, the Catholic Church. We are not "free" to choose a false religion. Libertas: http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13liber.htm The Dolan article: http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/barricades-religious-liberty-article-1.1384446#ixzz2XWYxPMyG

In this episode we continue our discussion about the duties of all men to accept the authority and law of God. This includes individual members of the government and the government as a whole. We discuss some of the dangers of this not happening and we give a specific example of this in the words of a former Nazi Hitler youth. The rise of Nazism is the same a as the rise of Godlessness. When the state separates itself from the Church there is no more authority to reference to settle disputes or help formulate laws. Laws will eventually become more debased as time goes on.

In this episode we discuss paragraph 17. We talk about the Divine Positive Law as a way of knowing truth. The Divine Positive Law is that part of God’s Eternal Law that covers revealed. Liberals from time to time accept some of the Natural Law (reason) but refuse to accept Divine Law. We also discuss how revelation is Morally Necessary, according to Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange. Our discourse on paragraph 18 focuses on Leo’s treatment of the “separation of Church and State” fallacy. So-called pro-choice politicians who are “personally” pro-life are given as examples. Leo said that those who are in authority owe it to the commonwealth to “consult the welfare of men's souls in the wisdom of their legislation.” Rob eloquently gives some of the roots of this idea of the state not paying heed to the Church’s wisdom when he discussed Martin Luther’s heresies. Luther taught that there is an invisible church, and “Between the Christian and the ruler, a profound separation must be made” and “Assuredly, a prince can be a Christian, but it is not as a Christian that he ought to govern.” http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13liber.htm

In this episode we examine Libertas paragraphs 13 and 15. We discuss how Liberals are those who want to ignore the sovereignty of God and subsequently act as though they are their own gods. In society this plays out to be the “will of the people.” Because God is not the reference to look to for any question, the majority of the people become the decision makers. Pope Leo describes the separation of God and society as “repugnant.” The ultimate consequence of this is the lowering of laws and standards to meet man’s desires of the will. Instead of raising our standards to God’s law, we ignore God’s laws and bring the standards to how we are behaving. This is how bad behavior is eventually labeled as “good.” http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13liber.htm

We study and discuss paragraphs 13-15 in this episode.

In this episode, we discuss paragraphs 7-10.

We continue our discussion on Libertas by delving deeper into paragraph 6.

In our first episode we begin our discussion on Pope Leo XIII's Libertas. This episode covers paragraphs 1-6.

The Veritas Podcast will be a show that studies important papal writings from history.