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 + JMJ  Just for reference ... this seems to show up periodically.   There are belligerent and racist people all over the world, and I won't deny that some are found in the pews of the SSPX chapels.  Just as they are found all around the world. Their presence does not mean that the SSPX is Anti-Semitic. P^3   Related Links Anti-Semitism https://sspx.org/en/anti-semitism-not-catholic https://fsspx.news/en/news-events/news/vatican-pius-xiis-archives-jews-available-internet-82191

This analysis by Dr. Shaw is quite apropos as it gets to the heart of some objections to the Tridentine Mass. Note: I realize that some refer to the 1962 liturgy as Vetus Ordo, ExtraOrdinary Form etc.  Given that the name seems to change (sample =2) with each pontificate, I'm going to stick with Tridentine Mass. Back in the heady days of the promulation of Summorum Pontificum, there was resistance by the hierarchy to its implementation.  I witnessed this resistance in my own diocese.  One priest stated that he couldn't understand why the bishops were so afraid of the Tridentine Mass. One bishop in Canada stated that the reason for his resistance was that the Tridentine Mass represented an outmoded theology. Another went further and stated that it represented the Jewish people in an outmoded theological manner. P^3

Dr. Joseph Shaw has presented an article on silence in the Mass.  For a world enraptured with hyper-activism it is good (nay excellent) to recall that silence and external inactivity is an essential component prior to activity. In the work if redemption Our Lord was largely silent and yet He was accomplishing the greatest work. LMS Chairman: Ratzinger on the EF-OF Divide: Silence :

Dr. Shaw has posted an article briefly outlining some of the differences between the Tridentine and Novus Ordo Rites of the Mass. The way we worship affects the way we believe and has a special bearing in the presence of malevolent external forces. If the rite of the Mass does not support the Catholic cultural identity, including its set of beliefs, assumptions etc, then the external forces will effect a change in the Catholic culture. I think that it is safe to write that the external forces acting upon and within the Church (see FFI ) are not supportive of the faith as embodied in the Tridentine Mass. As noted by Cardinal Ottaviani: The accompanying critical study of the Novus Ordo Missae, the work of a group of theologians, liturgists and pastors of souls, shows quite clearly in spite of its brevity that if we consider the innovations implied or taken for granted which may of course be evaluated in different ways, the Novus Ordo represents, both as a whole and in its detai...

The trials of the FFI continues and may provide some insight to what is in store for the other Traditional orders that are regularized. Rorate has more here , and I am struck by the similarity to the intervention that the FSSP experienced in the year 2000 - or there abouts. One item that I found particularly intriguing was the desire to have the Friars et al swear an oath:   "... he wants to impose upon the Friars a “modernistic vow” of faithfulness to the Novus Ordo Missae and to the II Vatican Council ..." The passage in question is found in the linked letter, here is an extract: ... In addition, candidates for Orders who are presently in formation must personally subscribe to a formal acceptance of: the Novus Ordo as an authentic expression of the liturgical tradition of the Church and therefore of Franciscan tradition (without prejudice to the what is permitted by the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum, once the current disciplinary decree of veto, ad hoc and ad...

As strange as it may seem this is part 1 of the Sacrament of Penance Articles. Between the protestant, non-christian religions and the Catholic Religion there stands another significant difference: the Sacrament of Penance. While the Anglican's believe that confession is merely: "for the unburdening of his conscience, and to receive spiritual consolation and ease of mind from him"  Wikipedia The remainder of the protestant and non-christian religions, if they include 'confession' hold some variation of this belief. What Catholics believe stands in stark contrast: The Sacrament of Penance is that Sacrament by which the sinner, who repents of his sins, acknowledges them sincerely and has the will to render atonement, has his sins, committed after his Baptism, remitted in the absolution pronounced by the priest. The word penance is also used to designate a particular part of the Sacrament of Penance, i.e., the satisfaction. Ott- Fundamentals of Dogma T...

Following the cultural theme, the changes in the Church not only altered the Catholic sense of identity in the Church at large but also, and more seriously, the hierarchy. Those affected by this loss or alteration of their self identity include the Bishops, Priests, Religious and perhaps even the Sovereign Pontiffs. At the root of this cultural change is the point at which their formation began and one of its primary objects the offering of the True Sacrifice and Worship to God. Many people are seeking to fill the void created by the loss of this role identity. This would include priestesses, and lay ministers of various sorts, for if there lacks a real difference between the priest and congregation.  Logically, it seems, that these groups are asking why can't others take on the neutered role now associated with the priesthood? Even the priests themselves seem to have a self identity more akin to a social worker / counselor than that of an Alter Christus. Nothing can be f...

Source Sacraments Confession Instruction and Preparation for Confession   Part 1 - Instruction on the Sacrament of Penance Part 2 - Considerations to excite Contrition Part 3 - Prayers before Confession Part 4 - The Examination of Conscience Part 5 - How to make one's Confession Part 6 - Prayers after Confession  

Source Sacraments Confession Frequent Confession: A Neglected, Undervalued Treasure. Pope Pius XII said that the current disuse of the Sacrament of Penance is "contrary to the mind of Christ and very disastrous for the mystical body of the Saviour." All those who have seriously tried frequent confession know how it can help the interior life - sometimes even more than frequent Communion.  Indeed this latter practice can quite easily degenerate into mere routine and illusion. What alienates us from frequent confession is often that we have a "negative" outlook.  We see confession only as a "quick sweep" to clean our souls, a duty which one would willingly forego.  If a St. Francis de Sales and a St. Vincent de Paul confessed every day, it was because they had a more "positive" view. Let us try also to discover some of the wonderful benefits of this neglected Sacrament.  Pope Pius XII in his encyclical "Mystici Corporis" redu...

Further along the theme of cultural differences, here is an SSPX article that highlights some of the areas I've been discussing or hinting at. Courtesy of SSPX.org This popular 1982 article by Fr. Wrighton demonstrates how the "Spirit of Vatican II” is protestantizing Catholics. Foreword "Roman Protestants" has been one of the most popular articles on SSPX.org as it was when originally published in the August 1982 issue of  The Angelus , having "... evoked one of the most positive responses to any feature this year " (as reported in the December 1982 issue). Note that the subheadings were not in the article's original publication. Biography Fr. Basil Wrighton (1900-1988) was an English parish priest and noted contributing author on a variety of topics, particularly (but not limited to) on the subjects of philosphy and theology. A classicist by education (which he taught at Cotton College), he was also versed in about 20 languages...

I had earlier posted Fr. Laisney's rebuttal of Bishop Williamson's EC281 'Various Churches' and also discussed it as an example of ' FUD '. I have reproduced below an edited version of replies that I made as part of a discussion that I had on the now defunk Ignis Ardens forum.  While the thread was very long, I have, to date, only been able to locate two parts of my rebuttal / analysis of EC281.

+ JMJ While there are a number of Thick Edge posts already on the blog, I have finally found the time to compose this explanation of the importance of this theme. My theory is that organizational behavior theory (background posts can be found here and here ) is applicable to understand how Catholics within the Church can be brought back to a Catholic worldview.   In essence how to effect a cultural change. As noted by the title of these articles, I have concluded that the Tridentine Mass is the 'Thick Edge of the Wedge' that separates the Catholics from the Protestants.  The reason being that it embodies in word, action and symbolism the core beliefs and assumptions of the Catholic religion.  I further assert that it is only within the pre-conciliar liturgical forms that a person will find the depth of breadth of this teaching in motion.

Courtesy of SSPX.org Declaration against the New Mass: Fr. Calmel November 27, 2013  District of the US Written in 1969, the words of Fr. Calmel for resisting the New Mass — and the consequences of taking such a stance — remain just as true today as then. Declaration of Fr. Calmel, O.P. November 27, 1969 I hold fast to the traditional Mass, the one which was not composed but codified by St. Pius V in the 16th century as a custom many centuries old. I therefore refuse the  Ordo Missæ  of Paul VI . Why?  Because in reality the  Ordo Missæ  does not exist . What does exist is a universal and permanent liturgical Revolution, adopted or intended by the present pope, and which has momentarily donned the mask of the  Ordo Missæ  of April 3, 1969. It is within the right of every priest to refuse to wear the mask of that liturgical Revolution; I consider it my duty as a priest to refuse to celebrate Mass in an equivo...

Courtesy of SSPX.org Pope Paul’s New Mass: some extracts November 27, 2013  District of the US Pope Paul's New Mass  is one of the most detailed and comprehensive books on the  Novus Ordo Missae , or New Mass, in any language. Masterfully written by traditional apologist, Michael Davies (+2004), this book is part of the 3-volume set that comprises his highly-recommended  Liturgical Revolution Series . We offer below some extracts from each chapter of this excellent study concerning the problems of the modernist Liturgical Reform that begot the New Mass. Extracts from Michael Davies'  Pope Paul's New Mass Preface

C ourtesy of SSPX.org The New Mass weakens notion of sacrifice November 28, 2013  District of the US Taken from  The Mass of All Time , a collection of the words of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre concerning the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, we offer some extracts about the defects of the Novus  Ordo Missae . We offer here the first of 3 crucial points of dogma that Archbishop Lefebvre uses to explain some fundamental flaws of the New Mass.

I have designated communion on the tongue the 'middle of the wedge' between Protestant and Catholic culture. Attached below is a good article on some of the practical aspects of this ancient and venerable practice of the Catholic Church. Courtesy of SSPX.org Communion on the tongue unsanitary? November 22, 2013  District of the US Opponents of Communion on the tongue often assert that this practice is unsanitary compared to in-the-hand - but what is the reality?

Following the theme of the Tridentine Mass being the thick edge of the wedge between the protestant and Catholic culture, Divine Providence seems to have interceded and inspired Fr. Rodriguez. Attached is a short article reaffirming some key points. For more information about Fr. Rodriguez see this article .  As an aside, I understand the Fr. Rodriguez has been a guest at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Benedictine Monastery . Courtesy of the Remnant Newspaper

Organizational culture is reinforced by the artifacts of the culture.  From this perspective the Mass is an artifact of the culture in that it embodies the beliefs and assumptions of the Church. Changing the Mass will, following conventional Organizational Culture Theory, change the belief of those in the Culture. Attached is an article from the SSPX that explains some of the beliefs and assumptions embedded within the Tridentine Mass. (NB: When I have an opportunity I will try to reformat it to the 'blogger' interface, fonts etc) Courtesy of: sspx.org

While the root of the conflict between traditionalists (SSPX, FSSP et al) and ... well the rest of the world is doctrine - as noted earlier - one of the clearest signs of division (both Cultural as well as Spiritual) is the manner in which the traditionalists worship. The following list was compiled by the priest of the diocese of Campos, Brazil, prior to their regularization. I have highlighted in blue some of the more relevant points. P^3 Prayer Penance Patience

There is a prevalent opinion that Hell is empty or at least nearly so. Just because we cannot say for certain that a specific person is damned. Talk about optimism. Attached is a link to a SiSiNoNo article on the topic. Of course that the seers of Fatima saw souls falling like snow into Hell is dismissed with the statements "it is private revelation". Rest assured, that Hell is not empty, nor is it full. There is always room for one more - ad infinitem. P^3 Prayer Penance Patience