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The more vigorously the primacy was displayed, the more the question came up about the extent and and limits of [papal] authority, which of course, as such, had never been considered. After the Second Vatican Council, the impression arose that the pope really could do anything in liturgical matters, especially if he were acting on the mandate of an ecumenical council. Eventually, the idea of the givenness of the liturgy, the fact that one cannot do with it what one will, faded from the public consciousness of the West. In fact, the First Vatican Council had in no way defined the pope as an absolute monarch. On the contrary, it presented him as the guarantor of obedience to the revealed Word. The pope's authority is bound to the Tradition of faith. … The authority of the pope is not unlimited; it is at the service of Sacred Tradition.
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Category Archives: SSPX
Rosary Crusade before 100th anniversary of apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima
From the SSPX website: Bishop Bernard Fellay, Superior General of the Society of St. Pius X announced another Rosary Crusade as a spiritual preparation for the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. [This is a serious anniversary.] … Continue reading
Archbp. Pozzo on dialogue with the SSPX
You will recall that recently SSPX Bp. Bernard Fellay made a statement in which he distanced himself the Society from negotiations and rapid regularization, saying that canonical regularization is not a priority for them. The SSPX thinks they have “emergency … Continue reading
SSPX Communique: We do “not seek ‘primarily’ a canonical recognition”
A Communique from the SSPX’s chief, Bp. Bernard Fellay, with my now oft-imitated, legendary treatment: At the conclusion of the meeting of the major superiors of the Society of Saint Pius X that was held in Switzerland, from June 25 to … Continue reading
Would a Personal Prelature by good for SSPX?
A reader sent me to Le Salon Beige for a piece about how the vicar of Opus Dei (a personal prelature) thinks that a personal prelature structure could work for the SSPX: Prélature personnelle pour la FSSPX : une bonne solution selon … Continue reading
SSPX reconciliation. I think it might happen.
I have said for years that the SSPX could be reconciled without all sorts of doctrinal declarations about points in Vatican II documents. I see this at the NCRegister: Cardinal Müller Expects SSPX to Recognize Disputed Council Teachings Cardinal Gerhard … Continue reading
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SSPX Bp. Fellay: “This is new.”
I saw an interesting juxtaposition of churchy news items. First, from the SSPX site DICI: Europe: The churches are closing That isn’t news, really. We have been seeing this everywhere. How the decades of reform have worked! Next, from SSPX.org, … Continue reading
SSPX Bp. de Galaretta: Pope Francis will unilaterally recognize the SSPX
If you read Italian, there is a fascinating piece at La Stampa by Marco Tosatti (who is not one of the traitorous Italian Vaticanisti) about SSPX Bp. Alfonso de Galarreta’s view of Pope Francis’ view of the SSPX. First, note … Continue reading
Pope Francis received SSPX Bishop Fellay
UPDATE: The Holy See Press Office has confirmed the meeting. HERE _____ Hope springs eternal. Yesterday was the Season Opener of Baseball, it is the beautiful feast of the Annunciation after the joyous Octave of Easter, and now this… This … Continue reading
SSPX Bp. Fellay on Francis and “peripheries”
Sandro Magister has a long piece (in Italian) about the remarks made recently by SSPX Bishop and Superior Bernard Fellay. HERE The SSPX website has posted a video interview with Fellay, arranged according to some bullet point questions. HERE One … Continue reading
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Tagged Bp. Bernard Fellay, periphery, SSPX
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Card. Burke on attending SSPX chapels: only when “absolute necessity”
At the Deus Ex Machina Blog there is a video of a presentation given by Card. Burke (bow low here) on the occasion of the publication of his book Divine Love Made Flesh in Polish. Included at the blog is … Continue reading
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Tagged Card. Burke, faculties, SSPX, Year of Mercy
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An interesting SSPX thought
From a priest friend: I had an interesting thought – for the year of mercy, the Pope is allowing the faithful to be validly absolved by priests of the SSPX. [QUAERITUR:] But what do they think of our absolution? If … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: During Year of Mercy can I go to SSPX Masses for my Sunday Obligation?
From a reader… May I attend a Mass by an SSPX priest during the Year of Mercy to fulfill my Sunday obligation? What is the current status of their Mass and is it affected by the Year of Mercy declaration … Continue reading
SSPX reacts to Pope Francis concession for the Year of Mercy
For the Year of Mercy Pope Francis has (in an indirect way) granted to the priests of the SSPX the faculty validly to absolve penitents in routine sacramental confession. HERE Under normal circumstances, the priests of the SSPX do … Continue reading
Posted in GO TO CONFESSION, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, SSPX
Tagged Bp. Fellay, confessions, faculties, SSPX, Year of Mercy
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UPDATE: Bishops of England, Wales v. SSPX? Request for review of Good Friday Prayer for Jews
UPDATE 24 Nov: Fr. H has updated his post about the attack on Pope Benedict’s prayer for the Jews on Good Friday waged by the bishops in England and Wales. Fr. H asked me to update you. The BC [bishops conference] … Continue reading
ASK FATHER: Is it okay now to go to SSPX chapels?
From a reader: I believe that you advise against attending SSPX Chapels even when that is your only EF option. But, has anything changed since the Pope offered permission to SSPX to forgive abortion in the Confessional and that Italian … Continue reading
