There seems to be an underlying Rousseaun philosophical assumption by Cardinal Gregory that is a reflection of Pope Francis. The "PEOPLE" are naturally good but are ruined when the (young, orthodox) priests get involved. Are the priests not to guide the people? God forbid that priests take what they've learned in seminary and their own p…
There seems to be an underlying Rousseaun philosophical assumption by Cardinal Gregory that is a reflection of Pope Francis. The "PEOPLE" are naturally good but are ruined when the (young, orthodox) priests get involved. Are the priests not to guide the people? God forbid that priests take what they've learned in seminary and their own personal studies to guide their people in worship, holiness, and service. I hear from priests who are involved in the process of the selection of bishops that in the US the rate of those who decline are now 40%. It is only going to get worse. It is because the next generation has no desire to be a part of a group like this.
But of course Pope Francis is correct in his liturgical instincts! He has a living and active gift! His every thought is an expression of the Holy Spirit! Being Church means walking together, and walking together means following the direction set by the Holy Father! Isn't that what Vatican 1 and Vatican 2 said?
When bishops like Cdl Gregory or Pope Francis say “walking together” the image in my mind is less a stroll than a military march. Lock step, in a straight line, and in a direction dictated by the “shepherd”.
I don't think Cardinal Gregory really thinks "the people" are ruined by young priests. He hates traditional Catholics as much, if not more, than young priests. he just knows he can't say so publicly, so this is his way of condemning them and letting them know how he feels. He wants such people scattered and shepherd-less, so they eventually grow discouraged and just leave for SSPX or some other schismatic group where he can condemn them (rightly) of having broken communion with their local bishop and Rome.
If Gregory's hypocrisy and hatred wasn't so blatant, talking about "bloody" suppression in the name of diversity, he might have been able to conduct his suppressions without even staining his name. Most Catholic media seem intent on ignoring or even supporting the suppression of the Traditional Latin Mass and pretending Benedict XVI didn't exist and doesn't matter in this roiling debate.
There seems to be an underlying Rousseaun philosophical assumption by Cardinal Gregory that is a reflection of Pope Francis. The "PEOPLE" are naturally good but are ruined when the (young, orthodox) priests get involved. Are the priests not to guide the people? God forbid that priests take what they've learned in seminary and their own personal studies to guide their people in worship, holiness, and service. I hear from priests who are involved in the process of the selection of bishops that in the US the rate of those who decline are now 40%. It is only going to get worse. It is because the next generation has no desire to be a part of a group like this.
But of course Pope Francis is correct in his liturgical instincts! He has a living and active gift! His every thought is an expression of the Holy Spirit! Being Church means walking together, and walking together means following the direction set by the Holy Father! Isn't that what Vatican 1 and Vatican 2 said?
Oh... it isn't?
Oh, yeah, that's right. My bad.
When bishops like Cdl Gregory or Pope Francis say “walking together” the image in my mind is less a stroll than a military march. Lock step, in a straight line, and in a direction dictated by the “shepherd”.
Isn't that...
CLERICALISM?
Many in the Church believe that is exactly what Vatican 1 said.
I don't think Cardinal Gregory really thinks "the people" are ruined by young priests. He hates traditional Catholics as much, if not more, than young priests. he just knows he can't say so publicly, so this is his way of condemning them and letting them know how he feels. He wants such people scattered and shepherd-less, so they eventually grow discouraged and just leave for SSPX or some other schismatic group where he can condemn them (rightly) of having broken communion with their local bishop and Rome.
If Gregory's hypocrisy and hatred wasn't so blatant, talking about "bloody" suppression in the name of diversity, he might have been able to conduct his suppressions without even staining his name. Most Catholic media seem intent on ignoring or even supporting the suppression of the Traditional Latin Mass and pretending Benedict XVI didn't exist and doesn't matter in this roiling debate.