{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"True Catholic Faith: Clarion Call of the Church’s Timeless Teaching","title":"Easter II: Hirelings or Wolves - Fr. Philip Eldracher 04-18-21","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":675,"description":"Summary\n\nFr. Philip Eldracher presents a critical reflection on the state of the Catholic Church following the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II), contrasting the historical fidelity and courage of past saints and clergy with the perceived failures and corruptions of the post-conciliar church leadership. It begins by invoking the biblical metaphor of the Good Shepherd and his flock, warning against wolves—false shepherds who harm the sheep—and hirelings who neglect their duties. Fr. Eldracher laments a departure from traditional Catholic values and pastoral care, highlighting examples of saintly sacrifice such as St. John of God and St. Charles Borromeo, who risked their lives to serve their flocks during times of crisis.\nIn stark contrast, the post-Vatican II clergy are accused of abandoning their responsibilities by prioritizing political correctness, modern ideologies, and sacrilegious innovations over the spiritual welfare of their congregations. Specific criticisms include the denial of sacraments like confession to unvaccinated individuals, the blessing of homosexual unions, and the approval of practices condemned as mortal sins, such as artificial birth control and irregular marital unions. The text portrays these clergy not as hirelings but as wolves—actively deceiving and leading souls away from Christ.\nFr. Eldracher further critiques Vatican II documents for undermining core Catholic doctrines, such as the uniqueness of the Catholic Church as the sole means of salvation, the authority of the papacy, and the necessity of preaching the Gospel. The council’s emphasis on ecumenism and religious freedom is interpreted as a betrayal of Christ’s explicit commands and promises. The text condemns the current papal leadership, particularly Pope Francis, accusing him of heresy and scandalous teachings that contradict Christ’s teachings on sin, the Eucharist, and the Trinity.\nUltimately, the message calls the faithful to reject the false shepherds and return to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/04tBMdKlr1uv707lWt1hcGT2DU5lurWQ9VbuxkKdZe4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNmQw/MzlmNzQzOTQwYzc4/MWViZjEzZWU5ZDg0/MzcxNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}