Why Do They Hate It So Much?
PLEASE read this post!
I know that the vast majority of you folks reading this post have never attended a Traditional Latin Mass. I also realize that for most of you, a TLM is quite a long drive away, if available at all. And for even more of you, the past few decades have been a diet of "everything before Vatican II is outdated, unenlightened, and down-right superstitious".
OK... with all that aside, the blogging team over at Rorate Caeli have done a first rate job posting info concerning the absolute melt-down by the French Bishops (and to a lesser extent, the Americans) concerning the possible freeing of the Traditional Latin Mass.
Just to give you an idea, here's a news article I found by just typing "Latin Mass American Bishops" on a search engine. I found a perfect example of what the American's clerics attitude is towards the TLM;
Rev. Michael Driscoll, pastor of St. Jude Catholic Church in Boca Raton and director of liturgy for the diocese. "I think to some people it's nostalgic. But some want to go back to the past. They're beating their heads against the wall"
Ladies and gentlemen... that's called "scorn and ridicule". But why?
Why, indeed. I've come to the conclusion that they either hate, or are afraid of the Latin Mass.
Now comes the time I have to ask you, the reader, to consider this...
What is it exactly that makes these individuals hate and/or be afraid of the Tridentine Mass? Could it be because by it's very nature, it rejects ecumenism? Could it be because by it's very nature, it rejects the heresy of Modernism? Could it be because by it's very nature, it rejects the heresy of Protestantism?
I think I know the reason why... it's waaaaaay too Catholic for 'em. And they reject Traditional Catholicism because they actually adhere to what? (see above paragraph for the obvious answer)
PLEASE read this post!
I know that the vast majority of you folks reading this post have never attended a Traditional Latin Mass. I also realize that for most of you, a TLM is quite a long drive away, if available at all. And for even more of you, the past few decades have been a diet of "everything before Vatican II is outdated, unenlightened, and down-right superstitious".
OK... with all that aside, the blogging team over at Rorate Caeli have done a first rate job posting info concerning the absolute melt-down by the French Bishops (and to a lesser extent, the Americans) concerning the possible freeing of the Traditional Latin Mass.
Just to give you an idea, here's a news article I found by just typing "Latin Mass American Bishops" on a search engine. I found a perfect example of what the American's clerics attitude is towards the TLM;
Rev. Michael Driscoll, pastor of St. Jude Catholic Church in Boca Raton and director of liturgy for the diocese. "I think to some people it's nostalgic. But some want to go back to the past. They're beating their heads against the wall"
Ladies and gentlemen... that's called "scorn and ridicule". But why?
Why, indeed. I've come to the conclusion that they either hate, or are afraid of the Latin Mass.
Now comes the time I have to ask you, the reader, to consider this...
What is it exactly that makes these individuals hate and/or be afraid of the Tridentine Mass? Could it be because by it's very nature, it rejects ecumenism? Could it be because by it's very nature, it rejects the heresy of Modernism? Could it be because by it's very nature, it rejects the heresy of Protestantism?
I think I know the reason why... it's waaaaaay too Catholic for 'em. And they reject Traditional Catholicism because they actually adhere to what? (see above paragraph for the obvious answer)
posted by Kevin Whiteman at
6:04 AM
11 Comments:
I'll give you that point. But given that, if so many in the church are so afraid of it, how will it do so much good if it is "freed"?
good article. I agree. there seems to be this venomous demonic hatred of the Traditional Latin Mass because it is Catholic. I notice it especially by the 50-60y.o crowd who love guitars, drums and the banal music.
BTW - I am 36 and have been attending it here for 3 years in the Philadelphia Archdiocese at first St. Francis in Norristown and now Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on the other side of town.
I keep praying that the pope will allow usage by any priest at any time.
Don't forget the 'R' word...reverence.
They hate anything that is reverent.
Some Bishops don't like when people kneel....I guess it shows waaaay too much reverence and respect for our Lord.
Paul,
I'm not trying to be glib... but possibly Catholics just might start acting (Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi) like Catholics.
I'm 55. I hate the bongoes crowd, I quit going to one Mass because of a lady and her tambourine. I would love a Latin Mass.
I think that some priests and bishops don't like it because there's no scope for them to perform. Kind of hard to wink at the crowd when your back is to them.
If someone wants a reverent worship and still can't get to the TLM might I suggest that he attend any one of the Eastern Catholic Liturgies. Your Sunday obligation will be fulfilled by attending one of these Liturgies.
The Eastern Catholics are in full communion with the Roman Pontiff and have been persecuted for staying true to the Pope.
The Eastern Catholics are a very small minority, they make up about 3% of all Catholics put together.
But the worship has not undergone a modernization, most use the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. There is still incense, bells, chanting, etc...
The style is different so don't expect them to kneel, but they do bow and prostrate themselves.
Until the Holy Father gives permission world wide for the TLM, you might want to try one of the Eastern Catholic Churches (which are in full communion with the Roman Pontiff) for some reverence. Just don't expect them to Latinize, they have their own worship styles and traditions.
Whoops, that last comment was mine.
Dr. Eric
I'd love to ask my pastor to give it a shot once the "universal indult"--IF the "universal indult"--comes about. But, I'm sure the answer would be a resounding "NO!". If the reason behind said denial were anything other than "I don't know any Latin," it speaks to the truth of what you say.
By the way, I've changed my tune about the TLM, after much reflection, as you can see from my blog.
Why, indeed. I've come to the conclusion that they either hate, or are afraid of the Latin Mass.
Now comes the time I have to ask you, the reader, to consider this...
What is it exactly that makes these individuals hate and/or be afraid of the Tridentine Mass? Could it be because by it's very nature, it rejects ecumenism? Could it be because by it's very nature, it rejects the heresy of Modernism? Could it be because by it's very nature, it rejects the heresy of Protestantism?
VSC,
Please, PLEASE, tell me that you're not just now figuring this out?
G,
Yeah... I just figured this out. You've known me how how many years?
I'll take that as sarcasm.
Whew! You had me worried for a moment, there!
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