Christendom Is Dead?! Traditional Catholic’s Warning From Portugal
A traditional Catholic from Portugal discusses the decline of Christendom and its impact on faith and community. He highlights the isolation of families and the loss of communal parish life, contrasting this with a surprising resurgence of conversions among those from diverse backgrounds. Despite the challenges, there is hope as families are finding renewal in traditional parishes.
- ▪The decline of Christendom has led to a loss of faith and community among families in Portugal.
- ▪Many families now live far apart and are isolated, with technology exacerbating this separation.
- ▪Conversions are occurring in traditional parishes, bringing hope and renewal to families.
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Back — Video Topics | Pro-life | Pro-family | Catholic Church | Freedom Christendom Is Dead?! Traditional Catholic's Warning From Portugal Most Viral Moments See More We saw Christendom. We lived it. Then we offered it at the altar of vices and luxury. Now we have no faith. A traditional Catholic from Portugal speaks with John-Henry Westen about what happens when a nation abandons its inheritance, and what it will take to rebuild. The old parish life is gone: the bell ringing, the village walking to Mass together, the community that formed souls without anyone noticing. Now families live 200 kilometers apart, isolated on their own islands, while technology pulls what remains apart. But here is the strange hope, in the ruins of Christendom, conversions are happening.
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