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

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...

Cathinfo and the 'resistance' perspective (updated with response to comment)

+ JMJ Matthew, the owner of Cathinfo - a resistance forum has posted a response to a person that indicated his reasons for continuing to go to the SSPX.

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

Australia: Seal of the Confessional Outlawed at the Federal Level

+ JMJ This is simply another step in the attack on the Catholic Church. Interestingly, California's attempt to do the same failed. P^3 Courtesy of FSSPX.news Australia: Seal of the Confessional Outlawed at the Federal Level December 19, 2019 Source: fsspx.news On December 2, 2019, the Australian Conference of Bishops (ACBC) denounced the agreement between the Attorneys General of each state and the Australian federal government, with the aim of standardizing the laws imposing on priests the obligation to denounce any alleged fact of ill-treatment of minors that would be learned in the context of the sacrament of penance. “Counterproductive and unjust” are the terms with which Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Archbishop of Brisbane and President of the ACBC, denounced the new prejudicial legal norms on the sacramental seal of the confessional in Australia. The attorneys gener...

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

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