# What Is a State of Necessity? – Episcopal Consecrations #3

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Published: 2026-04-04T16:00:00+00:00
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Today in The Episcopal Consecrations, we turn to the central argument behind everything that followed: the state of necessity. What does that actually mean in Catholic theology—and when does it apply? Fr. Paul Robinson walks us through the principles of law, the distinction between divine and human law, and why, in certain extraordinary circumstances, the law itself admits of exception. Drawing from Scripture, moral theology, and Canon Law, we explore how necessity can suspend the obligation of human law for the sake of the common good—especially the salvation of souls. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding the reasoning behind the consecrations. See all the episodes: https://sspxpodcast.com/consecrations We’d love your feedback on this series! podcast@sspx.org – – – – – – View this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BdtjDf7bGjE – – – – – – – The Society of Saint Pius X offers this series and all of its content free of charge. If you are able to offer a one time or a small monthly recurring donation, it will assist us greatly in continuing to provide these videos for the good of the Church and Catholic Tradition. Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> – – – – – – – Explore more: Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ – – – – – What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press , which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. – – – – – – What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society…

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