![]() ![]() ![]() Williamson is obviously an embarrassment to SPX and to the Vatican. There are two documents of Vatican II - only two - which SPX questions, and even that it does in a limited way insofar as they may be interpreted to contradict Catholic tradition.' Bp. It is disingenuous to state that the raison d'etre of the Society of St. It reassures all parties that indeed Vatican II was an essential part of a modern Catholic’s faith, and that the kind of anti-Semitism espoused by Bishop Williamson (as well as on the group’s American website) has no place in the Catholic church.Īn open question though, which I pose out of real curiosity, is how a group who has as its raison d’etre the rejection of the reforms of Vatican II will now be able to embrace Vatican II. Pius X to embrace the Second Vatican Council, as well as the authority of the post-conciliar popes (which, lest anyone in the SSPX misunderstand, they listed by name), and the Vatican’s clear instruction for Bishops Williamson to repudiate publicly his denial of aspects of the Holocaust, was exactly the clearly worded statement needed to clarify what was a situation that confused Catholics and non-Catholics alike, around the world. That anti-Semitic piece is no longer posted on the group’s official American website.Īlso, Federico Lombardi, SJ, the official Vatican spokesperson, is quoted in a Reuters story, speaking candidly about serious problems with the Vatican’s recent communications strategy over the SSPX controversy in a story with the surprising, but accurate title, "Spokesman says Vatican can’t control its message."įor me, the Vatican’s strongly worded statement yesterday, which called in no uncertain terms on the Society of St. Pius X has quietly removed from their website the article "The Mystery of the Jews," which we referenced in a blogpost a few days ago, and which asserted that Judaism was "inimical" to Christian nations, responsible for the death of Jesus, and so on. Let us give thanks to God for this beautiful “promotion,” and let us continue to pray that the Lord always sends more workers to His harvest.A reader wrote to let us know that the Society of St. It is also notable that this year illustrated the schools of the Society, since the schools of Marlieux, Bitche, Saint-Bernard, Saint-Joseph-des-Carmes, Etcharry, Saint-Michel, and Sainte-Marie had one or more alumni in this spirituality year. Several of the young Levites received the habit under the eyes of a priest or religious brother. But if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit” (Jn. Taking up the many warnings of Our Lord in the Gospel, the bishop paid emphasized death to oneself, citing in particular these words: “Amen, amen I say to you, unless the grain of wheat falling into the ground die, In his homily, the celebrant recalled with force and insistence the meaning of the clerical habit: the total and entire gift of oneself to Jesus Christ in an act of charity, which necessarily implies sacrifice and renunciation. This is how an Englishman, a Belgian, a Brazilian, a Spaniard, fourteen French and two Swiss received from his hands this black habit, synonymous with the renunciation of the world. This Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta clothed 20 seminarians in the distinctive habit of the future priest, the name of which our contemporaries have often forgotten: the cassock. In fact, only members of the immediate family were authorized to attend this very moving ceremony in the life of a seminarian: taking the livery of Christ and marking, with this habit, his very special belonging to the Church. While assistance usually spills over from the church, it has been greatly reduced. ![]() This year, the taking of the cassock ceremony, traditionally set for February 2 on the feast of the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple, took place in private, due to the health crisis. About The Society of Saint Pius X is an international priestly society that promotes the traditional Catholic priesthood, the sound doctrine, and the celebration of the traditional Latin Mass and sacraments.Main Concerns The SSPX: its view on the current situation of the Church and its unique answer on how to "Restore all things in Christ" Open submenu of Main Concerns.Founder Who was Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre? - A man of the Church, missionary, founder of the SSPX - a man who helped preserve the tradition of the Church after Vatican II.Almost 50 years of tremendous growth despite weaknesses, failures, opposition and set backs History The SSPX is a work of God's Providence.Organization The structure of authority of the SSPX, the practical organization of the members into various divisions and its essential works.Mission What does the SSPX want to achieve? A unique religious community within the Church, integrally promoting and preserving the treasures of Catholic tradition around the world. ![]()
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