EWTN News reports that the conciliar “bishops” of Colombia have called for a “national day of prayer” on June 19, ahead of the presidential runoff election on June 21. They invite the faithful to prayer vigils in “cathedrals” and “paras,” and for families to “light a candle” and pray for the nation, stating that “without God, we will not be able to build the civilization of love we all long for.” They also quote “Pope” Leo XIV on choosing “encounter” over “confrontation.” This initiative, while superficially pious, is a textbook example of the post-conciliar Church’s reduction of the Faith to a naturalistic, horizontal civic ritual, devoid of any supernatural urgency or doctrinal clarity, and utterly failing to address the true spiritual crisis of our times.
The “Civilization of Love” Replaces the Social Reign of Christ the King
The “bishops'” stated goal — “without God, we will not be able to build the civilization of love we all long for” — is a hallmark of post-conciliar modernist jargon. This phrase, “civilization of love,” is a vague, sentimental, and ultimately naturalistic concept that has supplanted the Church’s immutable teaching on the Social Reign of Christ the King. Pope Pius XI, in his encyclical Quas Primas (1925), unequivocally declared: “His reign, namely, extends not only to Catholic nations or to those who, by receiving baptism according to law, belong to the Church, even though their erroneous opinions have led them astray or discord has separated them from love, but His reign encompasses also all non-Christians, so that most truly the entire human race is subject to the authority of Jesus Christ.” He further stated that “the state is happy not by one means, and man by another; for the state is nothing else than a harmonious association of men,” and that Christ’s royal dignity demands that “all relations in the state be ordered on the basis of God’s commandments and Christian principles, both in the issuing of laws and in the administration of justice, as well as in the education and formation of youth in sound doctrine and purity of morals.”
The Colombian “bishops'” call for a “civilization of love” is a far cry from this robust, supernatural, and demanding doctrine. It implies a vague, generalized “God” rather than the specific, divine, and sovereign King, Jesus Christ, Who demands the conversion of nations to His one true Church and the submission of all civil authority to His law. This modernist approach reduces the Faith to a benign, non-judgmental sentiment, suitable for a pluralistic democracy, rather than the lex orandi, lex credendi, lex vivendi (the law of prayer is the law of belief is the law of life) that demands the explicit recognition of Christ’s kingship in all spheres of human existence. It is a betrayal of the Church’s prophetic mission, which is to teach, govern, and sanctify, not to offer comforting platitudes for a secular political process.
“Encounter” Over “Confrontation”: The Modernist Mantra of Dialogue
The “bishops'” invocation of “Pope” Leo XIV’s words — “It is not the culture of confrontation but that of encounter that creates stability and prosperity” — is a direct echo of the modernist obsession with “dialogue” and “encounter” at the expense of doctrinal clarity and the condemnation of error. This sentiment, while sounding benign, is a subtle but dangerous heresy when applied to matters of faith and morals. The Church has always understood that error has no rights (Error non habet ius), and that true charity demands the proclamation of truth, even if it means confronting error and those who propagate it.
Pope Pius IX, in his Syllabus of Errors (1864), condemned the proposition that “The Roman Pontiff can, and ought to, reconcile himself, and come to terms with progress, liberalism and modern civilization” (Proposition 80). The “culture of encounter” promoted by the conciliar sect is precisely this reconciliation with the world, a abandonment of the Church’s prophetic role to denounce sin and error. It is a refusal to “contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 1:3). The “bishops'” focus on “stability and prosperity” as the fruits of “encounter” reveals a naturalistic, worldly outlook that prioritizes temporal peace over the eternal salvation of souls and the vindication of God’s truth. This is not the spirit of the martyrs or the confessors, who willingly confronted the world for the sake of Christ.
The Omission of Supernatural Realities: A Symptomatic Silence
Perhaps the most glaring deficiency in the “bishops'” call is the complete absence of any mention of the supernatural realities that should be at the heart of any Catholic prayer, especially in times of crisis. There is no mention of the state of grace, the necessity of repentance, the reality of sin (both personal and social), the urgency of conversion to the Catholic Faith, the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary under her true titles (e.g., Mediatrix of All Graces, Queen of Peace), the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as the supreme act of propitiation, or the Final Judgment.
Instead, the “bishops” offer a generic “trust in God” and “commitment to the nation’s future,” which could just as easily come from any secular humanist organization. The call to “light a candle” and “offer a prayer” is a superficial ritualistic gesture, devoid of the profound theological content that defines authentic Catholic piety. It is a reduction of the Faith to a civic-spirited, feel-good exercise, rather than a desperate plea for divine intervention in a world spiraling into chaos due to its rejection of God’s laws. This silence about supernatural matters is the gravest accusation against the conciliar “clergy,” as it demonstrates their complete disconnect from the true spiritual needs of the faithful and their embrace of a naturalistic, horizontal view of religion.
The Illusion of “Moral Rectitude” in a Secular Political Arena
The article mentions the ombudsman’s office calling for “moral rectitude” from the candidates. While the conciliar “bishops” implicitly endorse this, they fail to define what “moral rectitude” means in Catholic terms. For the Catholic Church, moral rectitude is not merely about “de-escalating confrontation” or “protecting lives” in a temporal sense; it is about adhering to the natural law and the divine positive law, which includes the condemnation of abortion, homosexuality, divorce, and all other intrinsic evils. The “bishops'” silence on these critical moral issues, which are at the heart of the political debate in any nation, reveals their complicity with the very “culture of death” they claim to oppose.
They offer “criteria for reflection inspired by the Gospel” but refuse to explicitly condemn the intrinsic evils promoted by various political factions. This is the modernist “pastoral” approach, which prioritizes “accompaniment” over “doctrinal clarity,” and “dialogue” over “condemnation.” It is a betrayal of the Church’s mission to be the “pillar and foundation of the truth” (1 Tim 3:15) and to speak out unequivocally against sin, regardless of the political consequences. The “bishops” have effectively reduced themselves to mere chaplains of a secular state, offering bland spiritual comfort rather than the sharp sword of God’s Word.
The “Bishops” of the Conciliar Sect: Usurpers of Authority
It is crucial to remember that the individuals calling themselves “bishops” in Colombia, and indeed throughout the world, are part of the conciliar sect that emerged from the Second Vatican Council. Their authority, derived from the modernist “popes” beginning with John XXIII, is illegitimate in the eyes of those who adhere to the integral Catholic Faith. They are, in the words of St. Robert Bellarmine, “manifest heretics” who have “ceased to be Pope and head, just as he ceases to be a Christian and member of the body of the Church” (De Romano Pontifice). Their teachings, including this call for a “national day of prayer,” are tainted by their modernist foundation and cannot be accepted as authentic expressions of the Catholic Magisterium.
Their actions, such as this prayer vigil, are not acts of true pastoral care but rather attempts to maintain their relevance and influence within a rapidly secularizing society. They seek to demonstrate their “social utility” by offering spiritual services to the state, rather than demanding the state’s submission to Christ the King. This is the very essence of the “Church of the New Advent,” a paramasonic structure that has abandoned its divine mission to become a mere NGO in the service of the world.
Conclusion: A Call to True Prayer and Action
The Colombian “bishops'” call for a “national day of prayer” is a pathetic spectacle, revealing the profound theological and spiritual bankruptcy of the conciliar sect. It is a prayer without doctrine, a faith without supernatural urgency, and a Church without a King. True Catholic prayer in such times would involve the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered for the conversion of sinners, the explicit condemnation of all intrinsic evils, the preaching of the Social Reign of Christ the King, and the uncompromising demand for the submission of all nations to the Mystical Body of Christ.
The faithful, wherever they may be, must reject these modernist overtures and cling to the immutable Tradition of the Church. They must pray the Holy Rosary, receive the Sacraments from validly ordained priests who adhere to the ancient rites, and study the true doctrine of the Church as taught by the pre-conciliar Magisterium. Only through such fidelity can they hope to avert the divine chastisement that is surely coming upon a world that has rejected its God and King. The “civilization of love” is a chimera; only the Civilization of Christ the King offers true peace and salvation.
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Colombia’s bishops call for national day of prayer ahead of elections (ewtnnews.com)
Date: 16.06.2026