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+ JMJ Fr. Gleize's study on "The Question of Papal Heresy" , has  caused a few people to, unknowingly, enter into mental gymnastics as they "jump" to conclusions and "leap" through flaming hoops. I've seen Fr. Gleize have the same affect a few years ago when he penned another scholarly article. My suspicion is that the ability to read a long academic article is not a skill easily learned. I now consider myself fortunate to have read over a hundred such articles for my under-grad thesis, although I definitely did not think so at the time. So, if you're going to read Fr. Gleize, Dr. Lamont, Dr. Shaw et al, you're going to have to exert yourself and if necessary draw a mind-map of the concepts as they are described. Why?  Because the concepts and principles being discussed are not simple and require deep study to master.

+ JMJ I haven't done a 'look back' for a while, so I thought it was providential that the link below showed up in one of my robo-searches. At once we see the intention of Archbishop Lefebvre and the original thoughts of Father (now Bishop) Williamson. Both are worth looking at and comparing to the situation of the SSPX and Bishop Williamson today. P^3 Source: LeoFec

+ JMJ In my 35+ year experience as a Traditional Catholic, I have heard the word "heresy" applied to a whole spectrum of actions, documents, and people. In practically all cases, the "label" was misapplied to either a cultural belief or simple error. This article, I believe, is the final piece of context needed before I take my 'next step'. P^3 Courtesy of SSPX.org: What are theological notes

+ JMJ In this time of lent, we need to advance in virtue and I believe the best way is to hear Mass well. With this objective in mind, I have sought out and reproduced below an article on the very topic! P^3 Courtesy of SSPXasia: A Short Devout Method of Hearing Holy Mass with Profit

+ JMJ This article by Dr. Lamont provides both clarity and perspective for those having issues with Pope Francis, these days who isn't? I've highlighted below what I believe are some of the key points. In case you haven't realized, these lenten / semi-retired posts are tending in a direction.  The first direction is to provide some context to what is going on right now. This context will be usesful in performing an analysis of some of the reactions to the 'crisis'. P^3 Courtesy of Rorate Caeli: Article: "Considerations on the dubia of the four cardinals"

+ JMJ Fr. Gleize has written a series of articles (compiled into one long article below) on the 'Question of Papal Heresy". I am aware that some are thinking it a capitulation on the part of the SSPX. I do not agree. I will explain more in my next Lenten post,  due to the gravity of the issue. P^3 Courtesy of SSPX.org The Question of Papal Heresy: Part 1 The Question of Papal Heresy: Part 2 The Question of Papal Heresy: Part 3 The Question of Papal Heresy: Part 4 The Question of Papal Heresy: Part 5 The Question of Papal Heresy: Part 6a The Question of Papal Heresy: Part 6b

+ JMJ Following the release of the theological censures - it seems logical and right to post a copy of the dubia that have caused such consternation within the Church. Five little questions that shouldn't be hard to answer - unless someone doesn't want to be cornered. 🔃 Why the "🔃"? Because we've been here before, these dubia are simply the latest in a series of issues that have been raised about the dubious directions / documents issued since the Second Vatican Council. Pope Francis is simply a product of this crisis - deposing him won't end this crisis. If the rest of the Church Docens wakes up and realizes that this 'experiment of modernism" is a failure on so many levels and takes action.  Then and practially speaking, only then will we arrive at the corner of this crisis. Turning it is another thing! P^3 LifeSiteNews: Full Text of Four Cardinals Letter

+ JMJ It's been a while since the dubia overshadowed a the critique - but it (and its cover letter) still mark an important point in this crisis - not the ultimate point - but an important point nonetheless. I've done my best to reformat the text ... but there may still be some spots I missed. P^3 PS. While I'm 'retired' from Blogging and it is Lent, I felt that this needed to be published. Lifesite News: Links to article pdfs

+ JMJ This morning I received an alert that Pewsitter had been hacked. So, I have decided to remove Canon 212 and Pewsitter from my bloglist for this reason and ... Because the continual onslaught of misc 'news' is not conducive to a good spiritual life. P^3

+ JMJ FYI: I will be taking a 'holiday' for retirement posting during lent! Wishing you a blessed lent! P^3