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Pope, in interview, laments ‘rigidity’ of youth who prefer Latin Mass [Catholic Caucus]
Catholic World News ^ | November 11, 2016

Posted on 11/11/2016 8:13:53 AM PST by ebb tide

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Pope Francis told Father Spadaro he wonders why some young people, who were not raised with the old Latin Mass, nevertheless prefer it.

“And I ask myself: Why so much rigidity? Dig, dig, this rigidity always hides something, insecurity or even something else. Rigidity is defensive. True love is not rigid.”

1 posted on 11/11/2016 8:13:53 AM PST by ebb tide
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As a point of inquiry only: why does the Mass have to be in Latin?

Just curious. No debate intended.

2 posted on 11/11/2016 8:15:21 AM PST by ealgeone
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To: ebb tide

Why so much rigidity in those who oppose those have a love for tradition?


3 posted on 11/11/2016 8:15:54 AM PST by Petrosius
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He just wants everyone to do as he says. The church is ALL about rigidity. Geez...


4 posted on 11/11/2016 8:18:38 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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Who told you it has to be in Latin?

> That is just untrue. It has never been so.

E.g. We've always have Mass in Aramaic/Syriac In Beirut.

5 posted on 11/11/2016 8:23:07 AM PST by Mrs. Don-o (Tell the Truth and shame the Devil.)
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To: ebb tide

Not 5 minutes ago I was thinking how hard, often and fervently I prayed over the election and it is time to double down on our prayer for our, One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic church.


6 posted on 11/11/2016 8:24:41 AM PST by tiki
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Why does the Catholic church use the Bible for scriptures?

Such rigidity.

Why can’t they use the Koran, or Marvel Comics or maybe Penthouse magazine?


7 posted on 11/11/2016 8:26:06 AM PST by Flavious_Maximus
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To: ebb tide

In many ways, Pope Francis reminds me of the ruling elite who were just b!tch-slapped by the Brexit and US voters.

If he really wanted to know what motivates these young people who prefer the Traditional Latin Mass, he could simply call a meeting and talk to them.


8 posted on 11/11/2016 8:26:10 AM PST by paterfamilias
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To: Mrs. Don-o

As I said, it’s just an inquiry. I’m not debating the topic as it’s a caucus thread.


9 posted on 11/11/2016 8:27:10 AM PST by ealgeone
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And I ask myself: Why so much rigidity?

I'd like to ask His Holiness the same question. Why the rigid opposition to tradition and those who love it? Why the daily judgmentalism and invective directed at faithful Catholics? Why doesn't "Who am I to judge?" apply to those who love the TLM? What is he afraid of?

10 posted on 11/11/2016 8:27:57 AM PST by Campion (Halten Sie sich unbedingt an die Lehre!)
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To: Sacajaweau

You nailed it, just like Lucifer, Adam and Eve countless people through the ages, some want to BE God not worship him.


11 posted on 11/11/2016 8:28:18 AM PST by tiki
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To: paterfamilias

Indeed.


12 posted on 11/11/2016 8:29:26 AM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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In authorizing regular use of the older Mass, now referred to as the “extraordinary form,” now-retired Pope Benedict XVI was "magnanimous" toward those attached to the old liturgy, he said. “But it is an exception.”
Thank you. Papa Francisco. Now try this one on for size:
In authorizing regular use of laity at communion, known as 'extraordinary ministers,' the Church was being magnanimous. But they are an exception.

13 posted on 11/11/2016 8:31:26 AM PST by eastsider
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Bergoglio says Benedict was “magnanimous” in “allowing” the celebration of the old Mass.

Baloney. As Benedict made clear, the old Mass was “never abrogated” and its celebration was NEVER FORBIDDEN.


14 posted on 11/11/2016 8:33:56 AM PST by Arthur McGowan (https://youtu.be/IYUYya6bPGw)
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It’s a foolish CEO who trashes his best customers. Imagine the Chairman of General Motors lamenting the rigidity of a hardcore group of buyers who persistently choose V8 Camaros.


15 posted on 11/11/2016 8:34:39 AM PST by irishjuggler
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To: ealgeone

Latin is (supposed to be) the universal language of the Catholic Church - with Latin it is possible to attend Mass anywhere in the world (with the probable exception of the local language for the Homily) and not have to worry about disenfranchisement due to a language barrier.


16 posted on 11/11/2016 8:35:07 AM PST by golas1964
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The Mass was in Latin, in the first place, because everybody spoke Latin. It remained in Latin because the AUTHENTIC Catholic attitude in matters of liturgy is to resist change tooth and nail.


17 posted on 11/11/2016 8:39:17 AM PST by Arthur McGowan (https://youtu.be/IYUYya6bPGw)
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To: ebb tide

What a remarkably ungracious and uncompassionate statement from the Pope of mercy, assuming bad motivations on the part of other people and belittling the glorious liturgical tradition of the western church that fed the spirituality countless saints over the centuries! Sheesh. Where is simple human decency and tolerance for legitimate aspirations of others?


18 posted on 11/11/2016 8:42:36 AM PST by Unam Sanctam
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To: ebb tide

More solemn, increases culture, preserves traditions, and is the same wherever you go in the world.


19 posted on 11/11/2016 8:49:07 AM PST by angelanddevil2
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To: golas1964

Thank you for your answer.


20 posted on 11/11/2016 8:50:05 AM PST by ealgeone
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