Catechesis: Ap XXIII Sacerdotal Marriage

This has given us a picture of the times that will precede the end of all things. In a time like this it was appropriate to guard marriage with the strictest laws and examples and to invite men to it. This is the duty of public officials, who ought to maintain public order. (54, 55)

We know that we are laying ourselves open to the charge of schism because we seem to have separated ourselves from those who are regarded as the regular bishops. But our consciences are at ease. Despite our most earnest desire to establish harmony, we know that to satisfy our opponents we would have to reject the clear truth. (59)