Here are some profound words from Archbishop Aguer on the present situation:
"Lefebvre's position grew in popularity for more than twenty years; an unusual division was created that damaged the union of discipline that, in the Church, is an expression of charity. It was John Paul II who began to put into practice a behavior of understanding and consequently tolerance in many cases. His successor, Benedict XVI, remedied the unbearable situation by widely allowing the use of the Missal published by John XXIII in 1962. This position was consecrated by the motu proprio Summorum Pontificum, on September 12, 2007, received with relief and joy by the Body of the faithful (except, of course, for the progressive sectors).
Unfortunately, this peaceful situation was altered by the current Supreme Pontiff, who in the motu proprio Traditiones Custodes, published on July 16, 2021, made it extremely difficult to use the 1962 Missal. It was now (supposedly) left to the discretion of diocesan bishops to grant permission to celebrate according to the immemorial rite that Benedict XVI reaffirmed, stating that the ancient Mass had never been abrogated. The great Pope Ratzinger restored peace to the Church, disturbed by liturgical quarrels. This last observation allows us to measure the damage inflicted by the motu proprio Traditiones Custodes; the bishops are not always custodians of Tradition, but many ignore it or fight against it. [And then there is the fact that Rome tries to control their "discretion" and their "freedom"... - PK]"
Beautiful and respectful, FrAJM. Let ‘em talk. Our pastor even worked in a reference to Lord of the Rings Return of the King, LOL. He apologized cor any spoilers. Old stuff is good stuff.
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Here are some profound words from Archbishop Aguer on the present situation:
"Lefebvre's position grew in popularity for more than twenty years; an unusual division was created that damaged the union of discipline that, in the Church, is an expression of charity. It was John Paul II who began to put into practice a behavior of understanding and consequently tolerance in many cases. His successor, Benedict XVI, remedied the unbearable situation by widely allowing the use of the Missal published by John XXIII in 1962. This position was consecrated by the motu proprio Summorum Pontificum, on September 12, 2007, received with relief and joy by the Body of the faithful (except, of course, for the progressive sectors).
Unfortunately, this peaceful situation was altered by the current Supreme Pontiff, who in the motu proprio Traditiones Custodes, published on July 16, 2021, made it extremely difficult to use the 1962 Missal. It was now (supposedly) left to the discretion of diocesan bishops to grant permission to celebrate according to the immemorial rite that Benedict XVI reaffirmed, stating that the ancient Mass had never been abrogated. The great Pope Ratzinger restored peace to the Church, disturbed by liturgical quarrels. This last observation allows us to measure the damage inflicted by the motu proprio Traditiones Custodes; the bishops are not always custodians of Tradition, but many ignore it or fight against it. [And then there is the fact that Rome tries to control their "discretion" and their "freedom"... - PK]"
Simpletons need not respond!
Beautiful and respectful, FrAJM. Let ‘em talk. Our pastor even worked in a reference to Lord of the Rings Return of the King, LOL. He apologized cor any spoilers. Old stuff is good stuff.
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