Posted on 09/05/2025 2:49:54 PM PDT by ebb tide
Given St. Pius X’s documented response to Modernism, he likely would have reacted with the same doctrinal clarity and pastoral firmness to the ideologies spread by the LGBTQ+ cult, including “Catholic” Fr. James Martin. For one, St. Pius X unequivocally singled homosexuality out as one of the “sins that cry out to heaven for vengeance,” likening it with voluntary homicide, oppression of the poor, as well as defrauding a laborer of his just wage.
Every year, the Feast of St. Pius X, celebrated on September 3 (1962 Missal), has been a wonderful opportunity for Catholics to commemorate a pontiff who was a staunch defender of the Catholic Faith against the heresies of his time, especially the dark clouds of Modernism, which the saintly pope called the "synthesis of all heresies” and viewed as an insidious threat to the very premises of our holy religion.
Indeed, the specter of Modernism, the false belief that doctrine and faith are premised on and subject to subjective individual experience and current fads, was tackled by St. Pius X with formidable fortitude.
If St. Pius X were alive today, he likely would have treated Fr. James Martin’s ministry as an outright challenge to the truth and clarity of revealed Catholic teaching.
For example, in his milestone encyclical, Pascendi Dominici Gregis (1907), St. Pius X painstakingly outlined the threats within philosophical and theological strands of thought during his time, even calling out some existing seminaries for propagating such dangerous theories. Moreover, the saintly pope required that all Catholic clergy profess an oath against modernism and implemented firm pastoral measures to root out error and reestablish Catholic orthodoxy.
Given St. Pius X’s documented response to Modernism, he likely would have reacted with the same doctrinal clarity and pastoral firmness to the current chaos of our 21st century world today—such as the ideologies spread by the LGBTQ+ cult, including “Catholic” Fr. James Martin.
For one, St. Pius X unequivocally singled homosexuality out as one of the “sins that cry out to heaven for vengeance,” likening it with voluntary homicide, oppression of the poor, as well as defrauding a laborer of his just wage. In this framework, the “impure sin against the order of nature” is not simply a personal flaw but a solemn trespass.
Although the holy pontiff was careful to distinguish the difference between the sin and the sinner, the former deserving denunciation while the latter meriting pastoral compassion, he nevertheless reiterated his unyielding approach regarding Christian morality. Put simply, St/ Pius X was never in favor of tolerating, normalizing, or encouraging homosexual behavior. Instead, he condemned homosexual actions as serious sins that imperil the social order, and more importantly, jeopardize the eternal salvation of souls.
Fr. Martin’s controversial approach towards approaching LGBTQ+ ideologies, especially his support of private blessings of same-sex couples (as permitted non-liturgically by Pope Francis’ Fiducia Supplicans), reflect a clear rupture from the teachings of St. Pius X (and Catholic doctrine in general).
Regarding Modernism, John Perricone had this to say in an article published by Crisis Magazine about St. Pius X’s view of it:
“Pope Pius X understood that the easy religion Modernism proposed would tickle the ears of modern man like the sirens that seduced Odysseus’ soldiers. Modernism drained the life from Catholicism, leaving only an embalmed Church. Under the cover of becoming more ‘friendly’ to the world, Modernism would wed the Church to the world leaving its Savior as only a noble historical footnote. The great pope would have none of this and set about purifying the Church. From Peter’s throne he hurled thunderbolts that shook the Church east to west, north to south.”
“During the Modernist crisis, Pope Pius X was approached by some cardinal advisers to reconsider his condemnation of the Modernist heresy. Shouldn’t he adopt a more conciliatory tone? Wouldn’t the Church be better served by fruitful dialogue? The humble yet Herculean pope famously retorted: ‘You want them to be treated with oil, soap and caresses. But they should be beaten with fists. In a duel, you don’t count or measure the blows, you strike as you can.’ Isn’t this how we expect fathers to sound when his children are at risk? Especially Holy Fathers? Wouldn’t it be nice to think that Winston Churchill was inspired by that remonstrance of Pius X when, faced with advisers who pleaded negotiation with Hitler, he bellowed, ‘One does not reason with a tiger when one’s head is in his mouth!’”
Notably, St. Pius X’s aforementioned approach provides contemporary prelates and laity a useful playbook to deal with modernists (and those who worship themselves instead of Almighty God). Indeed, modernist heresies are existential dangers to society and to souls. Wimpy negotiations under the pretext of “tolerance” and “inclusivity” were out of order in St. Pius X’s day and age. Any public threats to divinely revealed Catholic truths, particularly by “Catholic” clergy, necessitated firm disciplinary action and swift correction.
St. Pius X would likely never have trivialized or reinterpreted moral boundaries pertaining to homosexual actions. Rather, the saintly pope would have likely anathemized the ministry of Fr. Martin, for his actions do not urge souls to sanctity and repentance. Also, St. Pius X would likely have encouraged a more robust catechesis among clergy and laity, highlighting the necessity of doctrinal clarity, prayer, and virtue.
Given what St. Pius X did to “snuff out” the heresies of his time as much as possible, it is very easy for contemporary Catholics to be confused in light of the bombshell claims made by pro-LGBTQ+ “Catholic” priest Fr. James Martin that our current pope, Leo XIV, would continue Pope Francis’ agenda regarding LGBTQ+ Catholics.
In a now viral X post, Fr. Martin stated:
“Dear friends: I was profoundly grateful for my audience at the Apostolic Palace with the Holy Father this morning. The message I received was that Pope Leo will be continuing with the same openness and that Francis showed to LGBTQ Catholics. I found Leo to be joyful, relaxed and serene. He is a joy to be with!”
Fr. Martin’s controversial approach towards approaching LGBTQ+ ideologies, especially his support of private blessings of same-sex couples (as permitted non-liturgically by Pope Francis’ Fiducia Supplicans), reflect a clear rupture from the teachings of St. Pius X (and Catholic doctrine in general).
If St. Pius X were alive today, he likely would have treated Fr. James Martin’s ministry as an outright challenge to the truth and clarity of revealed Catholic teaching. Although the Catholic Church has taught that it is important to display Christian charity towards individuals having homosexual inclinations, St. Pius X would likely never have trivialized or reinterpreted moral boundaries pertaining to homosexual actions. Rather, the saintly pope would have likely anathemized the ministry of Fr. Martin, for his actions do not urge souls to sanctity and repentance. Furthermore, St Pius X would likely have issued authoritative and unambiguous statements reiterating Church teaching, cautioning against the spiritual threats of equivocal pastoral approaches. According to perennial Church teaching, homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered and cannot be condoned under any circumstances. Also, St. Pius X would likely have encouraged a more robust catechesis among clergy and laity, highlighting the necessity of doctrinal clarity, prayer, and virtue.
Admittedly, had he been alive today, St. Pius X’s likely reaction to Fr. Martin’s public stances on homosexuality would be drastically different from the contemporary Vatican’s attitude, the latter calling for mercy (while toning down on doctrinal clarity and moral rectitude).
Nonetheless, given the current confusing and ambiguous atmosphere of the Roman church authorities today, I cannot help but exclaim, just as Perricone did in his aforesaid article: “Someone, please tell me, where is Pius X today?”
Mary, Mater Ecclesiae, Destroyer of Heresies, pray for us.
St. Pius X, pray for us.
Ping
Beaten him with fists.
One punch would knock Martin right of his pink loafers.
Satan promotes the Homo thing to destroy the church and the Pope should stop it.
Probably would be convinved he would have to write an encyclical about the errors of LGBTQ Ideology.
The bigger problem is the heresy espoused.
Plus X could break faggy Martin in two.
I suspect that Pope St. Pius X might have laicized and possibly excommunicated Jimmy Martin. OTOH, he didn’t squash Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, so who knows?
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