Introduction & Opening Remarks
Bishop Williamson on Luglio 31, 2024
Bishop Williamson introduces these conference by stating the reasons for studying Papal encyclicals. He mentions the idea of Fiftiesism, and the importance of studying history.
Bishop Williamson introduces these conference by stating the reasons for studying Papal encyclicals. He mentions the idea of Fiftiesism, and the importance of studying history.
Bishop Williamson discusses how Americans are unconscious Protestants, saccharine Catholicism, principles of the Founding Fathers, and how men must prepare their minds for action.
Bishop Williamson opens up these set of conferences explaining what an encyclical is, the need for Catholics to read and study, and the influence of England on the history of the United States.
Bishop Williamson now discusses the Vatican II doctrine of religious liberty and its effects, the duties of the State towards the true religion, Fr. John Courtney Murray and his opponent Msgr. Fenton from Michael Davies’ book.
Bishop Williamson explains that the study of St. Thomas is crucial, how Pius X wants the bishops and priests to be vigilant, and how Pius X exemplifies the clear headed and strong Pope.
Bishop Williamson mentions that more and more Novus Ordo priests want to celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass, the “money question,” lies of evolution and the Kennedy assassination, the modernist as apologist, and Malachi Martin.