The tenth century was a dark age for the Church, but an upsurge of faith and morals began after the 1000. One of the foremost apostles of reform was Peter Damian.(1007-72), a native of Ravenna, Italy. Seven Popes in succession sought his advice, and St. Peter induced two Antipopes to withdraw their pretensions to the Holy See.

He often said: “We can never restore primitive discipline when once it is decayed: and if we, by negligence, suffer any diminution in what remains established, future ages will never be able to repair the breach.”

One can apply St. Damian’s statement to the Vatican II Council and. in this case we have Divine support as the Book of the Apocalypse clearly states. in Chapter 16:10 “and they did not repent and give Him glory.”…and the voice of the Bridegroom and of the Bride will not be heard in thee anymore.” 18:23.

In Christ, Joseph