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- Deacon Ed Peitler on ASK FATHER: How do priests who dislike Communion on the hand cope with the obligation to do it? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “The 1st Step: Stop using laity to distribute Holy Communion. The extra time it takes for the clergy to distribute…”
- on FRANCE: Majority of Young Priests now Celebrate the Traditional Mass: “Puts the lie to the SSPX claim that tradition would die without disobedience, doesn’t it?”
- on ASK FATHER: How do priests who dislike Communion on the hand cope with the obligation to do it? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “At Novus Ordo I have always received standing but on the tongue, but ponder whether this fence-sitting option is actually…”
- on Collect for Bl. Fulton Sheen?: “Now that he has, at long last, been beatified, is there a prayer intention for his intercession which would lead…”
- on ASK FATHER: How do priests who dislike Communion on the hand cope with the obligation to do it? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Weeeellll, we took mom to a very conservative parish for Christmas Mass once……on the way up to the front I…”
- on Collect for Bl. Fulton Sheen?: “Eoin, we still use the kalends, nones, and ides as well as the phase of the Moon at the head…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1077: “Bl. Fulton Sheen is an inspiration to all. I always enjoyed his TV programs. 1. …. Qxf2+ 2. RxQ Rd1+…”
- on FRANCE: Majority of Young Priests now Celebrate the Traditional Mass: “I wonder how much higher the statistics would be if TC hadn’t been. I know that has held back some…”
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Tag Archives: SSPX
In SSPX news today…
First, we learn that SSPX Bp. Williamson, convicted in absentia in a German court for denying the WWII “Holocaust” (a crime in Germany), has appealed his conviction and fine of €10,000. Next, we learn that the Holy See’s spokesman, Fr. … Read More
SSPX Bp. Fellay on the state of the “talks” and how the Holy Father is being undermined
SSPX Bp. Bernard Fellay, at a recent ordination in Winona, MN, told his followers that rumors about the break down in talks with the Holy See should be taken with caution. Fellay wanted people to know that he is supposed … Read More
QUAERITUR: Mass obligation and Traditional Anglican Communion
From a reader: Can a Roman Catholic fulfill her Sunday Obligation at a Traditional Anglican Communion church that is part of one of the Pro-Dioceses awaiting the construction of the Ordinariate for the United States? In the Code of Canon … Read More
QUAERITUR: Does the SSPX say the Ordinary Form is invalid or not legitimate?
Universae Ecclesiae 8 says that those who request Mass and the sacraments in the Extraordinary Form “must not in any way support or belong to groups which show themselves to be against the validity or legitimacy of the Holy Mass … Read More
SSPX reaction to the Anglican Ordinariate and the recent converts
Long-time participant HE alerted me to the following from the site of the SSPX. They are happy about the reception of so many former Anglicans entering into the Roman obedience. As you know, Anglicans are able to enter full union … Read More
SSPX Bp. Williamson: I’m not yet a Sedevacanist and its hard to say Pope Benedict is a formal heretic
Our friends at Rorate have posted about comments made by SSPX Bp. Williamson. My emphases: In his latest column regarding the beatification of John Paul II, one of the Bishops of Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X, Richard Williamson, ends … Read More
Posted in Throwing a Nutty
Tagged Bp. Williamson, heresy, modernism, Sedevacantist, SSPX
87 Comments
87 Comments
Sensible examination of SSPX/Rome talks
Over at The Sensible Bond, which I have recommended before, there is a very strong entry about the SSPX and who gets to judge what Catholic doctrine is. Here is something of what you can find at The Sensible Bond, … Read More
Posted in Our Catholic Identity, Pope of Christian Unity, The Drill
Tagged Sensible Bond, SSPX
33 Comments
33 Comments
QUAERITUR: Can I attend SSPX Triduum?
From a reader: I attend the Extraordinary Form of Mass celebrated each Sunday by a priest of my diocese. This is great and I’m very grateful to be able to receive my liturgical heritage as a Catholic each Sunday. However, … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged SSPX, Triduum
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A clarification about my statements concerning SSPX bishops
Whenever I post something about the SSPX, and I mention that the priests and bishops of that Fraternity are suspended, I get loads of email protesting that they aren’t. They are. Sorry. That said, I sincerely hope and pray that … Read More
Posted in Our Catholic Identity, The future and our choices
Tagged bishops, Christus Dominus, SSPX
100 Comments
100 Comments
WINONA, MN: Annual SSPX seminarian/priest hockey game
The SSPX seminary for the USA is found in the southern part of my native Minnesota, … hockey is just plain normal. A thoughtful reader alerted me to this story from the Winona Daily News for your “Just Too Cool” … Read More
Deacon Ed Peitler on ASK FATHER: How do priests who dislike Communion on the hand cope with the obligation to do it? Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “The 1st Step: Stop using laity to distribute Holy Communion. The extra time it takes for the clergy to distribute…”
