The Novus Ordo Religion - Fr. Michael DeSaye 01-30-24

SummaryThis homily presents a vehement critique of the Novus Ordo religion, which emerged from the reforms of Vatican II. Fr. Michael DeSaye asserts that the Novus Ordo is a false religion that has infiltrated spaces once legitimately Catholic, fundamentally undermining the Catholic Church through error, immorality, and ugliness. Unlike traditional heresies, the ministers of this false religion—including its popes—have been validly elected, which creates confusion and leads many faithful to submit to them mistakenly. Fr. DeSaye highlights the profound moral decay among Novus Ordo clergy, including their promotion of sin, destruction of the sacramental system, and failure to catechize the faithful, especially children. The aesthetic degradation of Novus Ordo churches, art, and music is also emphasized as a telltale sign of its falsity. The sermon calls on families to stop supporting this false religion by ceasing to send their children to its institutions or seeking sacraments from its ministers. The ultimate goal is to awaken the faithful to the grave spiritual danger posed by the Novus Ordo and encourage them to separate themselves to preserve genuine Catholic faith and practice.HighlightsThe Novus Ordo religion, born from Vatican II reforms, is identified as a false religion that has replaced true Catholicism in many places.Every non-Catholic religion is considered devilish and aimed at destroying the Catholic Church.The Novus Ordo clergy exhibit unprecedented immorality, including corruption from popes down to priests.The sacramental system has been severely damaged, resulting in invalid sacraments and a widespread spiritual crisis.Novus Ordo worship spaces, art, and music reflect ugliness and are contrary to the Catholic tradition of beauty.The valid election of Vatican II popes, though lacking true papal intent, perpetuates confusion and submission among the faithful.The only way to halt the Novus Ordo’s destructive influence is for families to withdraw support and protect their children from its institutions.Key InsightsThe Novus Ordo as a False Religion: Fr. DeSaye categorically states that the Novus Ordo is not a reform of Catholicism but a new, false religion. This distinction is crucial because it reframes the Vatican II reforms not as legitimate developments within Catholic doctrine but as a complete rupture and apostasy. The implication is that participation in or submission to Novus Ordo rites equates to involvement in a false religious system, with grave spiritual consequences.Moral Corruption at All Levels of the Novus Ordo Hierarchy: Fr. DeSaye underscores that immorality is endemic among the clergy of the Novus Ordo, from the popes downward. This systemic moral failure is presented as unprecedented, worse than pagan corruption and something that deeply wounds the Church’s mission. This insight stresses that false religion manifests not only in erroneous doctrine but also in the personal vices and scandalous behavior of its ministers, which corrupts the faithful.Invalidity of Sacraments and Destruction of Catholic Doctrine: The claim that the Novus Ordo has invalidated sacraments such as Holy Orders and Confession points to a fundamental theological crisis. If sacraments are invalid, then the means of grace and sanctification in the Church are effectively nullified. This analysis highlights the gravity of the crisis and explains why faithful Catholics are urged to reject participation in Novus Ordo sacraments.The Aesthetic Dimension as a Sign of Religious Truth or Falsity: Fr. DeSaye draws a strong connection between religious truth and beauty, arguing that genuine Catholicism produces beauty in liturgy, art, and architecture. The Novus Ordo’s embrace of ugliness in these realms is interpreted as a symptom of its falsehood. This insight reveals how external, sensory experiences in worship reflect deeper spiritual realities and doctrinal truths.The Unique Crisis of Valid but False Papal Authority: Unlike prior heresies, the Novus Ordo crisis involves leaders who are validly elected popes but who lack the true intention of the papal office, thus creating a paradox. This situation complicates the faithful’s ability to discern legitimate authority and contributes to widespread confusion and submission to error. It challenges traditional ecclesiological concepts and calls for careful theological reflection on papal legitimacy.The Role of the Faithful in Enabling the Novus Ordo: Fr. DeSaye emphasizes that the Novus Ordo’s survival depends on the faithful’s continued participation—sending children to its schools, attending its churches, and funding its institutions. This insight places responsibility on Catholic families and communities to protect their children and resist complicity in the destruction of authentic Catholicism.The Necessity of Separation and Vigilance: The final key insight is a call to action: recognizing the Novus Ordo’s danger requires a decisive break to preserve true Catholic faith and practice. The analogy of a waiter refusing to serve poisoned food illustrates the moral imperative to leave and expose the false religion rather than remain complicit out of misplaced loyalty or love.This homily serves as both a diagnostic tool and a spiritual wake-up call, urging listeners to critically assess the post-Vatican II Church and to take concrete steps toward safeguarding their souls and those of future generations by rejecting the Novus Ordo religion.TrueCatholicFaith.com