The False Light of Television

Mary

What light does man walk by? This determines the path he takes. Everyone should examine that light, because often that light is darkness but the world calls it wisdom.

There used to be the light of faith. It was so strong in the Ages of Faith. Some men rejected this light and walked their own path, but they were seen as rebels against the truth, and they did not endanger those who remained in the light, who were solidly supported by others in their beliefs.

Now, all of this has changed. The great light of faith that guided the nations has been shattered into many small lights. In the lack of unity of the Churches another light has emerged, able to be used by whoever has the power to raise money, to collect an organization and to rise to power among the mass media.

The light of faith has been replaced by the light of the television from which pours forth every darkness. It creates a culture, a way of thinking, a standard of morals. It forms its disciples, preaches its gospel, and enforces its laws by shoving aside the people of faith. It is godless and has led society far astray. Its powers grow. Its channels increase. Its views harden and claim greater power, destroying one law of God after another. It is not rooted in faith and would like to destroy faith so that it would be the only voice.

I must speak about this power which has only come on the scene in these final decades. Yes, I say final decades because if the power of television is not transformed then these will be the final decades, where faith is extinguished. But, I will not let that happen.

Comment: Mary speaks first of the great light that united the West – the Catholic Church. She mentions the breaking up of the Church as the great light became many little lights. In this division of the Churches, television could emerge as a new light, a secular light that destroys faith.