tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33970956.post6720402039415584615..comments2024-03-19T15:26:26.055+00:00Comments on auntie joanna writes: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33970956.post-17382432799011923742007-07-12T16:53:00.000+01:002007-07-12T16:53:00.000+01:00Hmmm. I think it is important for us to follow th...Hmmm. I think it is important for us to follow the Holy Father's example of gentleness and courtesy towards not only those Catholics who, for whatever reason, found themselves unable to accept the Novus Ordo, but also to those bishops who found themselves unable to respond with the requested generosity to Pope John Paul's MP. The objective here is unity, and I think we all have a duty not only to pray for it, but to speak softly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33970956.post-85799735017177822572007-07-09T13:36:00.000+01:002007-07-09T13:36:00.000+01:00Yes i agree too with you JoannaYes i agree too with you JoannaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33970956.post-41889319335281351562007-07-09T11:39:00.000+01:002007-07-09T11:39:00.000+01:00For many it will be a time of rejoicing that the r...For many it will be a time of rejoicing that the recent Motu Proprio authorizing the general use of the Tridentine Rite has been promulgated. Praise God. But I agree with you, Joanna, that for the Society of St Pius X, the sede vacantists and similar groups it will, with the exception of individuals, make no difference. For them the wind has changed and they are stuck in a self-authenticating rut from which it will be hard to leave. Whether their numbers stay stable, wither or die remains to be seen but I expect they will maintain their present position for the foreseeable future. As for the rest of us, it will take many years for the effects of the Motu Proprio to make much difference, especially in Britain, and I suspect that ordinary parish life generally will remain unchanged. Most of us are content to stay in our ruts, too, because life is more comfortable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com