[NYer]

Fr. Z’s commentary on the most recent statement from the SSPX.

[Rashputin]

Tell em' to hold their breath while they wait, then walk away and let them turn blue.

They've become just another group of Cafeteria Catholics who can be used by Satan to further fragment The Church.

They can talk about being faithful to this or that all they like but when you get right down to it they're doing exactly the same thing as the LCWR crowd.

JMHO

[annalex]

I am not sure how entering into a “serious debate” with the aim of getting the authorities of the Holy See to “return to Tradition” is going to win them any points.

No, Fr. Z, with all respect, this point is exactly what makes it a serious debate. If a bridge exists between the left wing interpretation of Vatican II and the immutable Holy Tradition, then it is incumbent on the Roman Curia to demonstrate it, and if there isn't such bridge then it is incumbent on the Roman Curia to issue a clarifying doctrinal document that draws a sharp line between the true magisterial teaching and the Catholic liberalism.

It is clear now that SSPX won't reconcile unless the conversation is elevated to this point, and the entire Church is better for it.