The first Mass is one of those Modern Masses that allows for many various options, a unity in diversity and no need for permission from the Vatican every two years to celebrate Mass this way.
The TLM Mass in Savannah, needs Vatican approval, cannot be advertised in the bulletin and once approval is granted, after the time limit, the bishop has to reapply for permission. Under Pope Francis, the desired effect is to elimnate the TLM as it is seen as creating liturgical division in the Church and is not a part of the one unique expression of the liturgy of the post-Vatican II Church.
Given the part of the world where the Modern Mass is celebrated exclusively with all its variations, options, choices, etc, except kneeling for Holy Communion and ad oriented which are forbidden or frowned upon, only 5% to 25% of Catholics actually attend the Modern Mass. Of those who do attend the Modern Mass, the most, but not all, enjoy liturgical abuses but don’t know that liturgical abuses are liturgical abuses. As long as it yanks their chains, they like it, no matter what.
Yet, the TLM in the eyes of the Vatican is the biggest liturgical problem in the Church. Go figure!
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Pope Leo XIV has insisted that in regard to the TLM, the situation is "complicated." He clearly views the issue with concern.
His Holiness outraged various "traditionalists" when he suggested that said folks would do well to embrace the Holy Mass of Saint Paul VI. That is a solid solution that he has presented.
Pope Leo XIV is very much in line with the following from Pope Francis (requiescat in pace):
"Whoever wishes to celebrate with devotion according to earlier forms of the liturgy can find in the reformed Roman Missal according to Vatican Council II all the elements of the Roman Rite, in particular the Roman Canon which constitutes one of its more distinctive elements."
Unfortunately, a powerful anti-Holy Mass of Pope Saint Paul VI attitude prevails within Trad Inc. Said Mass is viewed as the "Novus Bogus"...the Bugnini Freemason Mass concocted supposedly with the aid of six Protestants.
There also is the unfortunate reality that various Churchmen are not keen to accommodate the TLM in line with Church teaching.
May His Holiness receive our prayers and cooperation as he deals with the "complicated" situation in question.
Pax.
Mark Thomas
The photo of the two Jesuits celebrating Mass is definitely the Novous Bogus. You misquote Leo about the TLM. Best you read this as an update:
https://www.mondayvatican.com/vatican/leo-xiv-endings-and-beginnings
I did not misquote Pope Leo XIV.
Anyway, I will stand happily with Pope Leo XIV in regard to whatever he may determine in regard to the TLM
Thank you.
Pax.
Mark Thomas
From the link:
"Leo XIV’s approach will likely be middle-of-the-road."
Various folks will view that as the continuation of the supposed destructive path that our Popes have followed since Vatican II.
I do not view Pope Leo XIV as a "middle-of-the-road" Pope.
His Holiness will teach, govern, and sanctify us in line with God's will and teachings. Pope Leo XIV will not shepherd us via such labels right, left, middle-of-the-road. He will move us forward in line with Vatican II/Holy Tradition.
Reform in continuity.
Pax.
Mark Thomas
Incredible vestments Father! Waiting, but not holding my breath, for the Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in January. The Liturgy is on the agenda.
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