A Principled Resistance

JMJ

Archbishop Lefebvre's and by extension the SSPX, response to the Neo-Modernist Crisis of the Church was guided by a set of principles. These principles I've discussed and expanded upon in this series of posts that I have collected as part of my studies.

These principles create a logical framework of artifacts, values and assumptions for guiding their response to various events / actions.

The core of these is that the Catholic Church is indefectible, in that it will remain always the Ark of Salvation. This does not mean that the Pope et al are impeccable. A brief look at the Popes, bishops, priests, of history gives forth objective evidence to this regard. While there is confusion about the use of the term 'conciliar Church' - there is no confusion about the Marks of the Church. Find the Marks and you find the Church. As noted earlier, the Pope is an integral component to the Mark of Unity, even if he is unworthy of the position that he occupies.

Nor are they 'irresistable', meaning that one must obey them in all things otherwise one commits the sin of schism. This is simply St. Thomas Aquinas interpretation, any command that involves sin is to be 'resisted', period. The adoption of a seriously defective liturgy is not required under the pain of mortal sin. The New Mass is was it is: A banal on the spot fabrication.

Understanding the basics of ecclesiology and obedience are essential to survival in this crisis. Interestingly, CMTV, 'resistors' and sedevacantists are in agreement on key points - but their conclusions widely differ.

Obviously, I have concluded that the SSPX et al have chosen to correctly walk the knife's edge in this crisis, and I simply will apply the principles in examining the false advertising of the likes of opponents to the SSPX.

P^3

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Dogmas of the Catholic Faith (de fide) - Expanded Listing

+ JMJ A friend had mentioned that he has seen a longer list of truths of the Faith than the one I posted here . I have finally discovered it online. I have yet to completely determine what dogmas were missed in the original, those I have found are highlighted. Source: A List Of The Dogmas Of The Catholic Church - Fr. Carota Alternate Source: Referencing Ott Posts Listing the Dogmas of the Catholic Church Dogmas of the Catholic Faith (de fide) - Expanded Listing: Answer for Reader (Oct 2022) Updated List of Teachings of the Catholic Church (Oct 2021) *** Dogmas of the Catholic Faith (Oct 2015) De Fide teaching of the Catholic Church (Apr 2013) *** Latest version

De Fide Teachings of the Catholic Church (Updated)

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Homily vs Sermon

+ JMJ Something that I've noticed is that Modern Catholics use the phrase 'Homily' instead of 'Sermon'. I've often wondered about this difference. Here's what I found Catholic Encyclopedia (1910) Homily: ...Since Origen's time homily has meant, and still means, a commentary, without formal introduction, division, or conclusion, on some part of Sacred Scripture , the aim being to explain the literal, and evolve the spiritual, meaning of the Sacred Text. ... Wikipedia Sermon: : A sermon is an oration , lecture , or talk by a member of a religious institution or clergy . Sermons address a scriptural, theological, religious, or moral topic, usually expounding on a type of belief, law, or behavior within both past and present contexts. Elements of the sermon often include exposition, exhortation, and practical application. Catholic Encyclopedia (1910) Sermon: As to preaching at the present day, we can clearly trace the influe...

Becoming Traditional Catholic Part I

+ JMJ It is a big step from the non-Traditional to Traditional Catholic World. First of all, the Trad world is much smaller, isolated and under siege. This leads to a number of interesting elements that a person making the transition needs to take into account. The Trad World Is Smaller It is a fact that in the states there are about 30,000 Traditional Catholics who support the SSPX and about 3,000 in Canada. The other Traditionalit orders (FSSP, ICK, etc), I assume, are in the same ball park if not smaller. Let put that in perspective, in my area there are 270,000 non-Traditional Catholics. Consequently, aside from the larger centers, a Traditional 'Parish' or Mass Centre will be 200 people or less. This has the advantage of being like an extended family and cozy. It has the disadvantage that any crazy 'uncles' in that family will be in plain sight. Be forewarned that any eccentricity that would be drowned in a sea of people in a non-Traditiona...

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