SP February 24, 2008

Williamson of SSPX: Pope Benedict is an Anti-Semite
In this respect of the Catholic Faith, Benedict XVI has, objectively, shown himself to be against the Jews purely as Jews. Is there any other possible true definition of the expression “anti-semite?”

SP February 23, 2008

It's Official...Sort Of
SSPX responds to the change in prayer for the Jews.

All seminaries must teach the old Latin Mass ,says Vatican

A Deacon is a Deacon is a Deacon
The role of the permanent diaconate in the TLM

Interview with Msgr. Schmitz, Institute of Christ the King, Chicago

SP February 22, 2008

Interview with Fr. Fessio

Q: Much has been made recently of Pope Benedict's efforts to "reform the reform" so to speak, in regards to such things as he saying mass in the Sistene Chapel Ad Orientem, and the placement of the crucifix on the altar of Peter facing him during mass, as well as his motu proprio liberalizing the use of the missal of Bl. John XXIII. You are a noted friend of Pope Benedict XVI and clearly read his writing and practice his teaching because you yourself say the Novus Ordo Mass Ad Orientem and have Gregorian chant assist your masses- Tell us from your view what you think the Holy Father is doing right now in terms of liturgy:

Why Brentwood Catholics are incensed
UK Bishop stands amid the storm clouds and gives his permission to the rain.

Australia:Traditional Mass Returns to St. Patrick's
The traditional form of the Roman Rite returned to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Wangaratta for the first time in 38 years.

SP February 21, 2008

French Paper, La Croix, on the Institute of the Good Shepherd
"And this, the Society of St. Pius X... must [come to] understand." Now in charge of this parish at the heart of Bordeaux, it seeks to live the Mass according to the Missal of St. Pius V. "We are on the right track," says the priest, suggesting a figure of 600 faithful that, he says, are "people who have found a sacramental practice with us."

Commentary: It's The Humility, Stupid
—Two paths to unity diverge is a wood. My hope lies with the one less traveled.

SP February 20, 2008

Permanent TLM in EWTN-LAND

Will the SSPX use the new Goood Friday Prayer?

SP February 18, 2008

The 'Old Rite' is now that weird historical anomaly from the 1970's
More and more, we are gaining clarity that these years were a great oddity in Catholic history when people decided that it was hugely important to do only things that Catholics had never done and never do things that Catholics had previously done.

A Critique of Fr. Scott's position on the Good Friday Prayer
A discussion of Father Peter Scott's response to the changes to the Good Friday Prayer.

More Crying Babies at Tridentine Mass than English Mass
—Humor: Anti-baby radicals oppose traditional Latin Mass.

SP February 17, 2008

Is the German Episcopal Conference cooking the books?
The association "Pro Missa Tridentina" (PMT) criticized a statement by Karl Cardinal Lehmann (retiring head of the German Bishops Conference, Ed.) in regards to the realization of the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum.

Ite, Missa Est
Interest in ‘Extraordinary Form’ of the Mass Growing on Campus

Words of tradition: Mass at Frenchtown's St. John the Baptist returns to Latin
Video Link Here

Hints of Things To Come

Fr. John Zuhlsdorf has obtained a letter from the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei in response to a dubia. This response contains some very interesting hints of things to come in the forthcoming clarifying document. Damian Thompson expresses his joy here. See the full text of the letter below:

Dear Dr. ...

We wish to acknowledge your letter of 29 September 2007 and beg your indulgence for not having managed to respond sooner due to the volume of mail which we have received since the promulgation of the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum and the many matter which have required our immediate attention.

With regard to your dubia, we respond as follows:

1. Candidates for the priesthood in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church have the right to be instructed in both forms of the Roman Rite.
2. Those responsible for the formation of candidates for the priesthood in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church should provide for the instruction of their candidates in both forms of the Roman Rite.

We expect that these matters will soon be treated in an instruction on the application of the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum.

With prayerful best wishes I remain.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Rev. Msgr. Camille Perl

Secretary

SP February 16, 2008

Missa solemnis
The traditional Latin, or Tridentine, mass -- with its incense, bells, chants and intricately choreographed gestures -- is enjoying a modest revival in the Twin Cities, thanks to the efforts of one determined priest.

SP February 14, 2008

Rumor Has It...
According to Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, two independent source have confirmed that the document clarifying questions regarding the motu proprio Summorum Pontificum is now on Pope Benedict's desk. Further, it will be issued in forma specifica.

The confirmation in forma specifica makes a confirmed act an act of the supreme authority of the Church, who is then legally its author. A lower judge can do nothing against such an act, given the principle that “the First See cannot be judged by anyone else.” (Code of Canon Law of 1983, c. 1404). It is for this reason that the mandatum of the Apostolic See or aperitio oris is indispensable when a lower judge undertakes a new review of a matter or evaluates a document (c. 1405 2). Consequently, a decree from a provincial council approved in forma communi remains a conciliar decree. whereas if it is approved in forma specfica, it becomes one of the Roman pontiff’s higher laws.