Heroes and Villains of Traditional Catholicism

Heroes and Villains of Traditional Catholicism - Part D

JMJ

Introduction

So we decide who are OUR heroes and OUR villains and who we select is as much a reflection of our beliefs as theirs. The question is: Are OUR beliefs good and how would you know?

In the tempest that is twisting the Catholic Church and those within it like a pretzel, how do you keep straight?

Staying Calm in the Tempest in a Teapot

We need to be detached, avoid sensationalism, and keep perspective. If we lose perspective then we are vulnerable to deceit by villains in disguise are heroes. Keeping in mind that many villains think they are good and there may have many good speckles, very rare is a person who is wholly villainous.

In the metaphor of a tempest we need two things a safe harbour and an anchor. The safe harbour is somewhere that is calm and sheltered in the midst of the storm. For many the SSPX meets that definition, likewise the FSSP et al would also be safe harbours.

Our anchor in the storm has to be the teachings of the Catholic Church and everything properly aligned with it. Two key elements are the Eucharist and Our Lady.

Another thing to keep in mind is that in the life of the Catholic Church, this crisis is simply a tempest in a teapot. It only looks big from our limited perspective.

So be wary of the villains that try to enter your life.

P^3

Comments

Is it sinful to attend the Novus Ordo (New Mass) - Is it Sinful to Not Attend the Novus Ordo on Sunday?

+ JMJ A non-SSPX Catholic is upset over the SSPX statements on not attending the Novus Ordo Missae. Ladies and gentlemen, what the SSPX, or at least its website editor, is advocating is a mortal sin against the Third Commandment. Unless the priest deviates from the language of the Sacramentary, the consecration, and thus the rest of Mass is to be considered valid. No one may elect not to attend Mass simply because abuses are occurring therein. Might I suggest that such absenteeism is its own abuse? The Third Commandment binds under mortal sin. Father So-And-So from the SSPX has no authority whatsoever to excuse attendance at Mass, be that Mass ever so unpalatable. Source:Restore DC Catholicism Well, this is interesting. First why does the SSPX issue this statement? Because it is sinful to put your faith in danger by attending a protestant service. It is likewise dangerous to put your faith in danger by attending a protestantized mass (ie the Novus Ordo Missae

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Can the SSPX be right about the Novus Ordo? Revision: Feb 11, 2013 On another web forum, I was engaged in a rather heated discussion about the documents of Vatican II.

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.

War: Families

+ JMJ It is unavoidable that the conflict between the Church and the World will ... inspite of the Church basically surrendering to the World during and after the Second Vatican Council ... enter the family. First, it is unlikely that an entire family will be "Traditional Catholic". This will lead to conflict between the various "sides" of the family. Next there is the impact of the world around them. In other words, you can't keep your children out of the world indefinitely. There are so many pressures and stessors that work against keeping the Catholic Life that it seems that heroic virtue is needed in this day and age. A final aspect is related to the second. Their companions, especially if they are not Catholic. In some cases you may hope that your children will influence instead of be influenced. In this case you will have to intervene if they are underage and if adults, pray and act prudently. With all these forces stacked up against you, the best you

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