[ebb tide]

[23] And after he had called them together, he said to them in parables: How can Satan cast out Satan? [24] And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. [25] And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. Mark; Chapter 3

[milford421]

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[BlessedBeGod]

This could explain why 21 days after the publication of Benedict XVI's opinion he is still silent.

But he hasn't exactly been silent -- he gutted Cardinal Sarah's Congregation and replaced everyone with people of his own vision. I look at that as the "backlash." What else is he going to do -- evict Benedict from his retirement apartment?

[heterosupremacist]

Great post, thank you.

* ~ But it was Benedict XVI., who stood with his authority behind Cardinal Sarah and the proposal to “reform the liturgical reform”. It would be difficult for the reigning pope to enter the field against the theological competence of his predecessor, without daring to reveal sheer arbitrariness. ~ *

This could explain why 21 days after the publication of Benedict XVI’s opinion he is still silent.

Who? Is Papa Francisco silent? I can’t imagine an earthly way to silence Benedict XVI...

[docman57]

.....and so it begins....

[Albion Wilde]

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[piusv]

He spoke in favor of changing the celebration direction in the New Rite. The direction of the celebration in the liturgical reform of 1969/1970 facing the people should be abandoned and returned to the celebration facing east, says Benedict.

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But it was Benedict XVI., who stood with his authority behind Cardinal Sarah and the proposal to "reform the liturgical reform".

It seems to me that Benedict is merely talking about changing the New Rite so that the priest faces east. He is not talking about returning to the Traditional Mass.

In other words, he speaks of putting lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig.

[marshmallow]

.........And Pope Francis Sinks Into Silence

If only it were true.... :-(