Strong Cultures Dominate Weaker Ones

JMJ

Faced with a bold, resurgent militant Islam, what is the response of the Catholic Church?

Invite them to participate in prayers for peace in the Vatican gardens. That turns into a prayer to overcome the 'infidels' - from the Islamic point of view
Ecumenical actions are taken that receive no reciprocity from the Islamist
Relative silence as militant Islamists rise up as part of the 'Islamic Spring' throughout the Middle-East.
Articles that state 'no religion can justify such barbarity', without directly confronting the fundamental issue that these actions can be demonstrated as being aligned with Islamic thought and interpretation.

The Catholics who are being persecuted and force from their lands have made clear that they expected their moderate Muslim neighbors to help them.

They did not.

What conclusions can we draw from these and other events happening throughout the world?

Over time the strong dominant Islamic culture will overwhelm or at a least minimize action of the weaker / moderate Islamic cultures.
In a similar manner the strong dominant Islamic culture will likewise overwhelm or at least minimize action of the weaker / moderate Western cultures.

The advance of Islam will only be countered by a strong and militant culture that, like the Islamists, is not afraid to take necessary action to extend its influence.

In the West, this culture is found predominantly in the Traditional Catholic organizations, but not at the upper levels of the Church. This will hamper any response on their part to militant Islamism.

Where then in the Christian world is there a culture that could potentially thwart the aims of militant Islamism?

The answer, after a quick glance around the world, is Russia

"At dawn look to the East ..."

P^3

Comments

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...

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

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

Magisterium and Levels of Assent

+ JMJ Understanding the levels of assent to be given to the teachings of the Church is a critical success factor in walking the knife's edge during this crisis of the Church. The levels of assent are generally associated with the theological grades of certainty, which are not surprisingly mirrored by the censures for contravening the teachings of the various levels.

A Reply to Martin Blackshaw’s FLAWED Remnant article titled: FLAWED: SSPX Advice on Abortion-tainted Vaccines

+ JMJ An article has appeared in the Remnant (link to article) and I am afraid that there are a number of flaws in it that need to be addressed. The author, Martin Blackshaw, believes that both the Church and the SSPX are misapplying the principle of Moral Theology called 'Cooperation In Evil'. Unfortunately, Mr. Blackshaw rests most of his arguments on citing authors that support his position, without considering the possibility that they are wrong. This highlights a key factor in this crisis: ignorance of the faith and its application . I don't am not singling out Mr. Blackshaw for this criticism, I have observed that it applies to laity and religious, superior and subject a like. No one seems immune in this enduring crisis, myself included. I further believe that this ignorance is why so many Catholics, both traditional and non, rely on their gut feeling or "Catholic conscience" for charting their way through this crisis of the faith. While...

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