A powerful sermon given on the occasion of a religious brother’s profession reminding the faithful of life’s true purpose. Modern man’s love of materialism, as His Excellency stresses, will end and as a consequence cannot satisfy man’s desire for happiness.
Bishop Williamson explores a wide range of topics such as modern man’s living in an illusion, the importance of the Rosary, the Spiritual Exercises, reflections on the Columbine shootings, the responsibilities of leaders and the nature of free will and grace.
On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, His Excellency discusses how this event was in a certain way the fountainhead of our Redemption. He also gives the analogy of the SSPX being an “emergency lighting system”, that will last as long as the darkness exists.
For the feast of the Nativity, His Excellency preaches on how God does not force His grace on us; He wants our hearts. Makes reference to 9-11, the Sacred Heart and the fact that the Church does not need to adapt its doctrine to the modern world.<br />
His Excellency provides the historical context for the pronouncement of the Immaculate Conception. This doctrine was an answer to the modern world’s denial of original sin. He also discusses, in brief, 9-11.
For the Chrism Mass Bishop Williamson gives an explanation of the holy oils and speaks on the majesty of God.
