Blog for Dallas Area Catholics - CMTV / Michael Voris

JMJ

Since we're on the topic, Tantum has a good post here on the topic of CMTV and Michael Voris. I tried to post a comment but I had issues with my Wordpress account - so just in case here's the comment I meant to leave.

P^3

Hi Tantum et al,
I see two aspects to this ‘crisis’ within CMTV.
The first is that they are holding two contradictory principles: No criticism of the Bishop of Rome – Head of the College of Bishops, Criticism of any and all members of the College of Bishops – except its head.
Humans are adaptable, but when confronted with this type of contradiction they will seek to resolve it by changing the perception of the action.
Hence CMTV’s recent condemnation of a long held SSPX position, that they themselves substantively held in 2010.
The second is CMTV’s anger and lashing out at the SSPX and other Traditionalists (Remnant, CFNEWS etc). Because these groups do not reinforce CMTV’s perception of the situation and because Pope Francis daily undermines that perception – CMTV is trying to silence all those who poke pins at their bubble.
As an example, the reasons given for banning people who do not agree with their position are incredible. The owner of Suscipedomine was banned for this comment:
“… Keep grinding that axe, Church “Militant” …”
From my perspective (having been SSPX Trad for 30+ years), CMTV and Michael Voris are just one more casualty.
Pray for them and pray for us the we aren’t next.
P^3

Comments

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 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

Tradical Commentary on: Restore DC Catholicism: SSPX And Austrilian Bishops - Two Different Errors

+ JMJ An interesting thing has happened on the discussion that prompted my article on whether it is sinful to attend the Novus Ordo Missae . The blog owner of RDCC has shut down discussion by locking the article. That is their prerogative, but I am puzzled as to why? Perhaps it has something to do with some of the latter comments. They didn't believe the teaching on intention with regards to confecting the Sacraments. This is not the first time I've experienced incredulity on this topic ( reference articles ). Really this isn't about what they believe but the truth. They seem to believe that the objections to the Novus Ordo Missae are simply about "overly delicate sensibilities". In response to this I am reblogging a number of articles by the SSPX. Perhaps it was the comment made by Bishop Schneider, a currently well revered hero (who deserved the accolades) but apparently has said something similar to the SSPX. I suspect that it is more...

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