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JMJ

I have noticed that the FFI have dropped from the media for over a year. Interestingly, this coincides with the departure of Fr. Geiger and his compatriots that started the decimation of the order.

May the Lord of mercy upon their souls when they stand before Him.

Fr. Geiger is a typical case, although he may have simply been a agent provacateur, of a modern catholic response to Catholicism.

I know it is a strange turn of phrase, but many Catholics who have been steeped in the Novus Ordo are unable to recognize Catholic Dogma, Doctrine, Discipline and Principles.

The same can be said for many 'resistors' that I have encountered.

For Fr. Geiger the Novus Ordo and the Second Vatican Council are above reproach and sacrosanct. . He was upset with a decision of the General Chapter, and complained to Rome. The core of this decision was the Tridentine Liturgy being used as the conventual mass. He also 'saw' crypto-lefevrists in his congregation and instead of being tolerant when they were successful in fulfilling the intent of Summorum Pontificum and dared to question aspects of the Second Vatican Council, he attacked.

In doing so, he broke the spirit of obedience, something very prevalent in these confusing days. The same can be said of the 'resistance', anyone who acts in accordance with Catholic principles which they have abandoned is attacked, viciously from you tube pulpits across the world.

In the case of the FFI, Rome was only to willing to smash a growing order - one that defied the trends as it did not defy the Trents.

In the case of the Bishop Williamson et al, they echoed the 'non serviam' of the fallen angels and have proceeded to splinter into different factions (4 or 5 at last count).

While for many the destruction of the FFI was an indication that Rome wasn't going to let go of the mantra and that the time was not ripe for a canonical regularization of the SSPX.

For the 'resistance' they continue their 'resistance' to the SSPX while calling themselves members of the SSPX. Sorry Fathers and Excellencies, you've been expelled and are no longer members of the Society founded by Archbishop Lefebvre. Your situation is no different than that of the Sedevacantists expelled in the 80's.

We are now in year 17 of the discussions, the SSPX has not compromised and the SSPX General Chapter is next year. In addition, the issues with V2 have come home to roost in this pontificate.

I will now make a prediction.

If ...

The SSPX holds to the Catholic Dogmas, Doctrines, Disciplines and Principles, they will remain Catholic.
The gap between 'Rome' and Catholicism will become clearer and wider.

I see no reason to believe that the SSPX is about to compromise as have every other order as well as the 'resistance'.

For us laity, we need to also hold fast and keep a good perspective.

Otherwise we'll end up like Fr. Geiger and Fr. Pfeiffer.

P^3

PS. I will be quite busy for the next six months so I anticipate posts to be fewer. I have setup the Advent series for your edification.

PPS. Please pray for a young lady who will be trying her vocation with the Dominicans starting this week.

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

Regarding Post: Fr. Joseph Pfeiffer no longer ... now Bishop Joseph Pfeiffer (Can't see this being a problem...)

+ JMJ I've been watching the popularity of the post about Fr. Pfeiffer's attempted episcopal consecration and its continued top listing on the 'popular posts' list at the bottom of posts. After some thought, I decided that I don't want to be responsible for anyone joining Fr. Pfeiffer's 'group', however unlikely that would be at this time. So I have reverted the article to the draft state. If anyone wants it reinstated, I would ask that they comment on this post with a rationale for reinstatement. P^3

Fr. Burfitt on Fr. Pfeiffer's Attempted Consecration

+ JMJ Amidst the shadows cast by the publication of Traditionis Custodes, I am working on a map of the 'resistance' splinters to put their reaction in contrast with that of the SSPX. In the midst of this, I just came across Fr. Burfitt letter on the attempted consecration. Breaking it down (see below) items 2 and 3 are key. Just as the consecrating bishop is 'doubtful', even if he hadn't muffed the first attempt, Fr. Pfeiffer remain doubtful and therefore this impacts those men is attempts to 'ordain'. There were rumours that Fr. Pfeiffer was seeking episcopal consecration for years as he cast about for various bishops (also doubtful) to help him achieve this goal. I wonder how he convinced the 'doubtful' bishop to provide (twice) the doubtful consecration. What a mess! This creates a danger to the souls of his followers and wonder where it will end. Will he go full sede and have himself 'elected' pontiff as others have done before him

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

Comparision of the Tridentine, Cranmer and Novus Ordo Masses

+ JMJ I downloaded the comparison that was linked in the previous article on the mass (here) . ... a very good reference! P^3 From: Whispers of Restoration (available at this link) . CHARTING LITURGICAL CHANGE Comparing the 1962 Ordinary of the Roman Mass to changes made during the Anglican Schism; Compared in turn to changes adopted in the creation of Pope Paul VI’s Mass in 1969 The chart on the reverse is a concise comparison of certain ritual differences between three historical rites for the celebration of the Catholic Mass Vetus Ordo: “Old Order,” the Roman Rite of Mass as contained in the 1962 Missal, often referred to as the “Traditional Latin Mass.”The Ordinary of this Mass is that of Pope St. Pius V (1570) following the Council of Trent (1545-63), hence the occasional moniker “Tridentine Mass.” However, Trent only consolidated and codified the Roman Rite already in use at that time; its essential form dates to Pope St. Gregory the Great (+604), in whose time the R

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