A Digest of Articles

There is a lot happening as the crisis of the Church moves towards what may or may not be a climax: The Canonization of Pope John Paul II.

Instead of putting together a single post for each one (as my time is limited these days), I've put together a digest. These articles highlight some of the ebbs and flows in the crisis or point out some of the cultural norms that stand at odds with the current dominating culture within the Church.

"Reform of the Church"

These posts are all focused on the Novus Ordo / Liturgical 'reform'. I would note that in the context of the Church a 'reform' means a returning to practices that were covered up over the course of time. The NOM is nothing of the sort.

http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-end-of-reform-of-reform-i-too-came.html
http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-end-of-reform-of-reform-kociks.html
http://www.harvestingthefruit.com/the-scoop-on-the-novus-ordo/
http://veneremurcernui.wordpress.com/2014/02/18/good-review-of-how-the-novus-ordo-mass-came-about/
http://www.lmschairman.org/2014/02/vatican-ii-on-liturgical-preservation.html
https://veneremurcernui.wordpress.com/2014/01/22/the-novus-ordo-has-caused-the-liturgical-reform-envisioned-by-vatican-ii-to-be-a-failure/
http://www.harvestingthefruit.com/liturgical-reform-gone-wild-is-vatican-ii-blameless/

The original schemas were abandoned as the first act of the Council. This is the same as throwing out the agenda as the first order of business. Once the agenda was discarded, it is safe to say, a conflict erupted over who would control the agenda of the Church for the near future.

http://veneremurcernui.wordpress.com/2014/02/07/original-schemas-of-vatican-ii-show-what-might-have-been/

Within this gem is a conference given by Bishop Schneider on Communion-In-The-Hand.

http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2014/02/update-on-announced-events-traditional.html

Traditionalism - Thesis and Anti-Thesis

These two articles / vids highlight the difference between a Traditionalist and 'normal' Catholic.

http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2014/02/what-does-it-mean-to-be-traditional.html
http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2014/02/wisconsin-circa-1973.html

People who follow 'fashions' are slaves to their constantly changing nature. 'Traddies' are the anti-thesis to people who follow 'fashions'. Where in the Church do you find a rapidly devolving liturgy?

http://veneremurcernui.wordpress.com/2014/02/17/who-knew-we-traddies-are-just-fashion-hounds/

Crisis Hot spots

There are a number of hot spots in the ongoing crisis of the Church. To lay it out, homosexuality, divorce, married priests, abortion, contraception, and the Pope. I include the Pope because, like any culture change program, this crisis started at the top, and it will be ended by the Pope in a similar fashion.

http://www.harvestingthefruit.com/francumenism-mission-accomplished/
http://sspx.org/en/news-events/news/doubt-and-confusion-about-new-canonizations-3341
http://veneremurcernui.wordpress.com/2014/02/18/weve-got-to-pray-like-mad-full-court-press-for-change-in-church-approach-to-divorce-continues/
http://www.catholicregister.org/news/international/item/17644-worldwide-catholic-bishop-split-on-anti-gay-laws
http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2014/02/excerpts-of-report-of-united-nations.html
http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2014/02/no-council-of-nicea-did-not-admit.html

There is one thing in the Church that is not tolerated: Not going along with the dominant culture within the Church.

http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2014/02/dictatorship-of-tolerance-at-radio.html

http://veneremurcernui.wordpress.com/2014/02/19/how-to-effect-change-in-the-church/
http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2014/02/cdf-prefect-muller-door-remains-open.html

Bishop Williamson Requiescat In Pace - Final Update January 30, 2025

+ JMJ Communiqué from the General House January 30, 2025 Source: FSSPX News The passing of Bishop Richard Williamson We learn with deep sorrow that Bishop Richard Williamson has been called to God on January 29, 2025, at 11.23pm. Following a cerebral hemorrhage, he was rushed to hospital on the evening of January 24, after having received extreme unction. He was 84 years old, having been born on March 8, 1940. Ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Lefe...

Communique about Avrille Dominicans - SSPX.org

+ JMJ Having completed the review of the 'Avrille' perspective, this communique from the French District Superior is perfectly timed. I believe that the 'resistance' has lost rationality and further argumentation simply results in their holding on to their false ideal all the more firmly. Pray much ... First, for them to acquiesce to the grace of humility in order to obtain a clear perspective on the principles involved. Second, that we may remain faithful to the Church, and Her Dogmas, Doctrines and Principles. Lest we become that which against we strove ... P^3 Courtesy of SSPX.org

The Curious Case of Steve Skojec and the Dangers of Deep Diving into the Crisis Sub-Titled: The Failings of Others

+ JMJ It's been a while now since Steve Skojec sold 1P5 and abandoned the Catholic Faith. I've been a 'Trad' since 1982 and in those 40+ years I seen this death-spiral before with a similar end point. It seems that anyone who jumps into the fray unprepared for the enormous task of righting wrongs will, eventually, become discouraged by not the task but the people who surround them. I remember when Skojec complained of the treatment his family received from a traditional priest. This seems to have been the start of the end for him. So what can we learn from the likes of Steve Skojec, Michael Voris (maybe?), Louie Verrecchio, Gerry Matatix and other celebrity Catholics? Probably quite a lot about what not to do. First, don't burn out on the crisis? When you burn out, on work or anything else, little things assume a more greater importance than they are due. This is one of my 'canary in the coal mine' signals that I've been stretching myself too th...

Morning and Evening and other sundry Prayers

+ JMJ Along the theme of P^3 (Prayer, Penance, Patience), and for my own reference ... here is a collection of Morning and Evening prayers from the Ideal Daily Missal along with some additional prayers. In this crisis of the Church, I do not think it is possible to do too much prayer, penance and have patience. P^3

SSPX and the Resistance - A Comparison Of Ecclesiology

Shining the light of Church Teaching on the doctrinal positions of the SSPX and the Resistance. Principles are guides used to aid in decision making. It stands to reason that bad principles will lead to bad decisions. The recent interactions between Rome and the SSPX has challenged a number of closely held cultural assumptions of people in both sides of the disagreement. This has resulted in cultural skirmishes in both Rome and the SSPX. Since it is the smaller of the two, the skirmishes have been more evident within the SSPX. The cultural fault-line that Bishop Fellay crossed appears to be linked to two points of Catholic Doctrine: Ecclesiology and Obedience. The cultural difference of view points is strong enough that it has resulted in the expulsion of a number of members. It should also be noted that some other priests expelled since the beginning of the latest interactions (starting in 2000) held the same view points and have joined with the l...

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