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

Facts and Opinions - An Explanation

+ JMJ When a person's assumptions are events outside of their control they form an opinion and, in my experience, assert this opinion to be fact. So ... it is important to define some terms:

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 thin

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

Thirty Days Prayer to Our Lady -

+ JMJ Providence has cast this prayer in my path twice in the last week. I decided to post it here in order to have a copy handy. P^3 Prayer Penance Patience Source Intro Prayer With the condition of affairs in the cultural, political and physical world in a state of disarray we enter Lent - Ash Wednesday - February 25th - 2004 - more compelled then ever to pursue, diligently and faithfully, our personal road to holiness. It is a long, difficult path each of us treads, however, we do know the journey can be sweeter and more blessed if we travel it with others. Jesus has told us: "Wherever two or more are gathered in my name, I am with you." And there are many other biblical passages, as well, that urge us to love and help one another. A 'Thirty Day Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary ' was said by many Catholics during troubled times in their lives up until Vatican II. While looking through old stored away boxes, I came across a small white prayer b

What the heck is a congregation of "Pontifical Right"

+ JMJ In a discussion with a friend the question occurred to me that I didn't actually know was is involved in being a religious order of 'pontifical right'. I had a vague notion that this meant they reported to Rome as opposed to the local diocese. I'm also aware that, according to the accounts I have heard, the Archbishop received 'praise' and the written direction to incardinate priests directly into the SSPX. This is interesting because it implies that the SSPX priests were no longer required to incardinate in the local diocese but in the SSPX. This is something that belongs to an order of 'pontifical right'. Anyway here's some definitions: Di diritto pontificio is the Italian term for “of pontifical right” . It is given to the ecclesiastical institutions (the religious and secular institutes, societies of apostolic life) either created by the Holy See or approved by it with the formal decree, known by its Latin name, Decretu

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