SOLEMN VOW

Made in 1989 by the authors of Will the Catholic Church Survive the Twentieth Century?

Almighty God, having professed our faith and renewed our baptismal promises, we wish to consecrate ourselves to the glorification of thy Holy Church. The Holy Vatican Council, through the Vicar of Christ, Pius IX, defined that Peter would have perpetual successors in the papacy. It is only by means of the faith which Thou hast given us, with which to enlighten our intellects, that we have been able thus far to determine that the Holy See has, indeed, been vacant since 1958. By applying the truths of this same faith to our current situation, we must conclude that the only solution to the present crises in the Church is to gather the Church universal and elect a Vicar pleasing in Thy sight. Therefore, we bind ourselves by this vow to place all our efforts toward the accomplishment of a papal election to end the current Sede Vacante. We shall not encumber ourselves with worldly pursuits, but will pursue Thy Kingdom instead, until the completion of this task. If this be opposed to Thy will, then remove us from this earth and take us to our home in Heaven, so that we may not add to the confusion so prevalent today when, if possible, even the elect will be deceived. If this truly be Thy Holy Will, provide us with all that we require to carry out this labor of love.