The Vatican, the SSPX, and the “Restoration of Tradition”
“Thus saith the Lord: Stand ye on the ways, and see and ask for the old paths which is the good way, and walk ye in it: and you shall find refreshment for your souls. And they said: we will not walk.” ―Jeremias 6:16
“No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or he will hold to the one, and despise the other.” ―Our Blessed Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 16:13)
“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach a gospel to you besides that which we have preached to you, let him be anathema.” … READ MORE
Reflections on a 50-Year Vacancy of the Apostolic See
Fifty years ago, around 3:50 am local time on October 9, 1958, His Holiness Pope Pius XII drew his last breath in Rome. At that time, most Catholics surely viewed this as simply an ordinary death of yet another Pope, and though lamentable, a new Pope would surely follow soon, and all would be well.
The last 50 years have proven beyond the shadow of a doubt that such was not the case. At first, everything seemed to go the usual way. The deceased Pope received a solemn funeral, and a conclave to elect his successor was scheduled for October 25.… READ MORE
@BenedictSwiss Thank you, Sir, for your thoughtful response. The reason I disagree with it is that it simply does not reflect the traditional Catholic magisterial teaching but contradicts it. Yes, there is a great similarity, when it comes to the Papacy, between the conservative Novus Ordo
@Al718704666879 @0remvs Because he influences and misleads a lot of people. And, to my knowledge, he has no theology degree at all but a PhD in philosophy.
Whenever the 'Pope' issues a magisterial document, you can see how eagerly the recognize-and-resist traditionalists exercise that 'universal and peaceful ADHERENCE' to him that they at other times claim proves his legitimacy. https://x.com/NovusOrdoWatch/status/1976668945869582642/photo/1
Dear 'Pope' Leo XIV @Pontifex, I'm confused by all the metaphors. If a poor illegal immigrant sets fire to and kills a poor homeless woman, which of the two is the one with the face of Christ? With the suffering flesh of Christ? Which of the two should Catholics kneel before? https://x.com/NovusOrdoWatch/status/1976648876422525374/photo/1
'Pope' Leo XIV's apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te begins and ends with a quote from Revelation (Apocalypse) 3:9. Of course he only quotes a small part of that. The full verse reads: "Behold, I will bring of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie. https://x.com/NovusOrdoWatch/status/1976646549938524535/photo/1
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