Episode 3200: The Catholic Church Turned Upside Down

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A Church Turned Upside Down
Vatican Hosts Anti-Religion Conference in the Name of Human Kindness
Welcome to Catholic Reboot. Today, we confront a sobering reality: the Vatican itself hosting a conference described as “anti-religion” in the name of “human kindness.” Now I know you will say “Come on Walt is there anything our Church leaders are doing that you don’t have a problem with?”
To be very truthful I would love nothing more than to never have to do an episode like this but we as Catholics must remain vigilant and call the balls and strikes to remind our Church Hierarchy they are not teaching the true faith but something completely different. Something that may sound Catholic but actually is anything but Catholic. So until they return to the deposit of the faith I will continue to call them out to stop the nonsense your sheep are sheperd-less or even worse being led down a path by wolves just waiting to devour them under the guise of Human Fraternity when they really want the lose of souls.
This is more than confusing it is scandalous. For centuries the Church has proclaimed Christ as the only name under heaven by which man can be saved (Acts 4:12). Yet now, in the shadow of St. Peter’s, we are told that “human kindness” can substitute for Christ’s Gospel. Also the wording being used is Human Fraternity. This comes directly from the Freemasons.
1. The Masonic Origin of “Human Fraternity”
The phrase Human Fraternity did not arise from Catholic teaching but from Enlightenment and Masonic currents that deliberately shifted focus away from Christ as the center of man’s destiny. Freemasonry, since the 18th century, has used terms like liberty, equality, fraternity as its hallmark. In Masonic thought, “fraternity” refers to the universal brotherhood of mankind bound not by Christ, but by a naturalistic sense of shared humanity. It is an anthropocentric vision man relating to man without reference to the supernatural order or the kingship of Christ.
2. Contrast with Catholic Teaching
The Catholic Church has always taught the brotherhood of men, but never in a vacuum. Brotherhood flows from the Fatherhood of God and is only fully realized in Christ. St. Paul makes this explicit when he writes that in Christ there is “neither Jew nor Greek” (Galatians 3:28). The unity of mankind is not based on shared biological or social ties alone, but on the supernatural adoption given through baptism.
Thus, while Catholics affirm the dignity of every person created in the image of God, we do not speak of “human fraternity” apart from Christ. The Church traditionally used terms like the Mystical Body of Christ or Christian brotherhood. To replace this with “human fraternity” is to sever the spiritual root and make unity purely horizontal.
3. Why It Is Void of Christ
The danger of the term lies in its omission. By proposing fraternity without Christ, it echoes precisely the Masonic project condemned by Popes such as Leo XIII in Humanum Genus (1884). He warned that Freemasonry promotes a counterfeit religion based on vague human values, aiming to replace the supernatural order with a secular, man-centered one. “Human fraternity,” when used in this sense, removes the Cross and substitutes “kindness” or “tolerance” as the highest good.
4. The Catholic Response
The Church has never preached fraternity of man for man’s sake. Instead, she preaches salvation through Christ, in whom true unity is found. Pope Pius X emphasized in E Supremi Apostolatus (1903) that restoring all things in Christ is the sole mission of the Church. Any talk of unity or fraternity divorced from Christ is a deception that flatters human pride but leaves man without grace.
St. Paul warned Timothy that in the last days men would be “holding to a form of godliness but denying its power” (2 Tim 3:5). This is the essence of practical atheism: the outward appearance of goodness without the life of grace. If the Bride of Christ entertains such a contradiction, what message is given to the world?

The False Gospel of Human Kindness
• Modern man has taken the Cross of Christ and replaced it with sentimentality. Kindness is reduced to a vague tolerance, stripped of truth.
• But kindness without Christ is dangerous. It becomes a tool to silence moral teaching, a weapon against truth.
• Pope St. Pius X condemned Modernism as “the synthesis of all heresies.” He saw how error cloaked in compassion would erode doctrine. This conference drips with that same poison.
• True charity, as the Church teaches, is to love God above all things and to love our neighbor for the sake of God. Remove God, and “charity” is reduced to activism that cannot save souls.
• St. Paul’s warning resounds in Galatians 1:8: “Even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let him be anathema.”
Here lies the danger: a counterfeit gospel preached under the banner of “kindness.”

The Humanitarian Religion vs. the Catholic Faith
• Vatican II opened the doors to interreligious dialogue. The stated goal was peace. The unintended fruit? Conferences where religion itself is dismissed in favor of secular humanitarianism.
• Humanitarianism is the world’s new creed. It asks nothing of us: no repentance, no grace, no sacrifice. Just tolerance and inclusivity empty words without conversion.
• Archbishop Lefebvre warned that the “new religion” promoted after the Council was no longer Catholic. He described it as a man-centered faith that resembled Protestantism and humanism.
• To elevate “human kindness” above divine revelation is to tell the world: “You don’t need Christ. You can save yourselves.”
• But Our Lord’s words contradict this illusion: “Without Me, you can do nothing” (John 15:5). True peace, true unity, comes only through Christ and His Cross.

Saints Who Confronted Humanism
• St. Francis of Assisi is often misused as a mascot for kindness. Yet his life was not about being “nice.” It was radical penance, poverty, and evangelization for Christ crucified. He preached truth, even when it stung.
• St. Maximilian Kolbe stood firmly against secular humanism and Freemasonry, warning that it sought to build a world without God. His life was poured out in martyrdom, a witness that only love rooted in Christ saves.
• St. Pius X taught that true love cannot tolerate error. False charity, he said, is the worst kind of cruelty because it leaves souls in darkness.
• The saints remind us: “kindness” without the Cross is counterfeit. Real charity defends truth, even at the cost of being hated by the world.
The Prophetic Warnings
• Our Lady of Fatima warned that entire nations would lose the faith. Could it be that this prophecy is unfolding within the Vatican itself?
• Venerable Fulton Sheen spoke of a “counter-Church” an ape of the true Church that looks Catholic but preaches a new gospel of man.
• Fr. Malachi Martin documented infiltration at the highest levels of the Church. When the Vatican hosts events that sideline Christ, are we not witnessing his warnings come true?
• Scripture cuts to the heart: “Because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth” (Rev 3:16). The danger is not just error, but indifference a Church that preaches comfort instead of conversion.
What Must the Faithful Do?
In the face of this crisis, the faithful are not powerless. We are called to act:
• Stay rooted in Tradition: cling to the Mass of the Ages, the Catechism, the Rosary, and the unchanging teachings of the saints.
• Reject false charity: refuse the seduction of “human kindness” when it contradicts eternal truth.
• Offer reparation: attend Mass, pray the Rosary, and make sacrifices in atonement for the sins of the hierarchy.
• Support faithful communities: strengthen traditional parishes and priestly societies where the faith is still taught in its fullness.
• Above all, proclaim Christ boldly: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8).
Conclusion: Fidelity, Not Human Kindness
The mission of the Church is not to promote a vague “human kindness.” It is to preach Christ crucified (1 Corinthians 1:23).
Without Him, kindness is a hollow sentiment. With Him, charity becomes a fire of the Holy Spirit that sanctifies souls and transforms the world.
The Church belongs to Christ, not to the spirit of the age. And so we say with confidence: fidelity, not humanism, is our path. The faithful remnant must cling to Christ and the unchanging rock of Peter, not the shifting sands of modern error.
“Blessed Stewardship and Watchful Readiness: Lessons from St. Stephen of Hungary”
Our Epistle from Ecclesiasticus teaches us the blessedness of the just man who resists the corruption of riches, while the Gospel reminds us of the need for vigilance lamps lit and loins girt, ready for the Lord’s coming. Both readings find a living example in St. Stephen, who governed as a wise steward, detached from worldly vanity and always prepared to give account to Christ the King.
Epistle: Ecclesiasticus 31:8–11
"Blessed is the rich man that is found without blemish: and that hath not gone after gold, nor put his trust in money nor in treasures. Who is he, and we will praise him? For he hath done wonderful things in his life. Who hath been tried thereby, and made perfect, he shall have glory everlasting. He that could have transgressed, and hath not transgressed; and could do evil things, and hath not done them."
Reflection on the Epistle
The sacred writer does not condemn wealth itself but warns against its misuse. The truly blessed man is one who, though having power and possessions, refuses to let them corrupt his soul. His greatness lies not in what he owns but in how he governs himself under God’s law.
This passage could describe St. Stephen of Hungary himself. Though crowned king, he used his wealth and power not for self-indulgence, but for the spread of the Gospel, the building of churches, and the care of his people. His life proves that holiness is possible even in positions of authority, provided one rules as a steward under God, not as an owner unto himself.
For us, the message is clear: whether rich or poor, we are all stewards of the goods God entrusts to us. Blessedness comes not from abundance but from faithfulness, generosity, and integrity.
Gospel – Luke 12:35–40
"Let your loins be girt, and lamps burning in your hands. And you yourselves like to men who wait for their lord, when he shall return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open to him immediately. Blessed are those servants whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching... Be ye then also ready: for at what hour you think not, the Son of man will come."

Reflection on the Gospel
Christ commands His disciples to live in constant vigilance, with lamps burning and loins girt. This is the image of readiness: not slumbering in spiritual laziness, but awake, alert, and prepared for the coming of the Lord.
The vigilant servant is praised, for he is ready at all times to welcome the Master. The negligent servant, however, is caught unprepared and suffers loss. Our Lord’s warning is clear: death will come like a thief, and judgment will be sudden.
St. Stephen lived this vigilance. He ruled justly, reformed laws, and defended the faith. He raised his son to holiness, instructed his people in Catholic truth, and even as king, lived as a servant of Christ. His lamp was always burning through prayer, almsgiving, and humility. His life shows us that true greatness lies not in ruling, but in serving God faithfully until the end.
Feast of St. Stephen of Hungary
St. Stephen (975–1038) was the first Christian king of Hungary. He promoted the spread of the Catholic faith, encouraged missionary work, and established dioceses and monasteries. He was known for his humility, justice, and generosity to the poor. On his deathbed, he entrusted Hungary to the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a consecration that still echoes through history.
His feast is a reminder that holiness is not reserved for monks and hermits but is possible in every state of life—even on a throne. Like today’s readings, his life teaches us blessed detachment from riches and constant vigilance for eternal life.
Application for Today
• Live as faithful stewards: Whatever your state in life family, work, community rule yourself and your responsibilities with justice and detachment.
• Be vigilant in prayer and sacrament: Keep your lamp burning by staying in the state of grace, frequenting confession, and living daily in readiness for eternity.
• Use your blessings for others: Like St. Stephen, put your gifts, time, and resources at the service of God and His Church.
• Entrust everything to Our Lady: As Stephen consecrated his kingdom to Mary, so should we consecrate our lives, families, and work to her maternal protection.
Conclusionary Prayer
O God, who didst teach St. Stephen, King of Hungary, to govern his people in justice and holiness, grant that we may learn from his example to despise earthly vanity, to live as faithful stewards, and to keep our lamps ever burning for Thy coming. Through the intercession of St. Stephen, grant us vigilance, fidelity, and final perseverance.
St. Stephen of Hungary, pray for us.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, intercede for us.