Then you didn't listen to the homily.  He most certainly does refer to scripture, he refers to God, and offers a solid homily concerning the right to life in accord with Catholic teaching and does exactly what you accuse him of failing to understand - that in fact, he IS educating the conscience.  

He also does not say he is going to withhold Communion - why would you and John ever say such a thing?  Giving false information is also a form of lying, isn't it?  MSW came closer to the truth when he said  Fr. Lankeit said they should not present themselves for Communion - at least until receiving the sacrament of Confession. 

By the way - EWTN is growing worldwide.  Best check your facts before making such statements, don't you think?