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To: autopsy
Attending the indult sends the message to Rome that you agree the Mass was abrogated and that you agree that special permission is required to assist at the Mass that was codified for all time by Pope St. Pius V.

This is a good example of what Mons. Perle warns against. Your understanding of attendance at a Tridentine mass has nothing to do with devotion. Attendance at an indult means you agree with the governance of the Holy Pontiff. Attendance at an SSPX mass is an act of protest. In your mind ,it is purely political. I think your cause would be greatly enhanced, and would secure the unequivical support of people like me, if you praised the traditional rites from a devotional viewpoint rather than a legal/political one. By the many, many posts on these topics it has become painfully obvious that it is not about devotion at all, but rather about power.

There's a reason it's called the 'insult'.

You are the only one I've heard employ this derogatory epithet. What is insulting is your willingness to denigrate your fellow believers who prefer the Tridentine rite, yet attend a non-SSPX mass. It is either baffling or revealing that you wish to segregate youselves from your most natural allies.

147 posted on 03/01/2004 8:27:04 AM PST by St.Chuck
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To: St.Chuck
Your understanding of attendance at a Tridentine mass has nothing to do with devotion.

It has everything to do with devotion, but I will not be treated like some freak who needs special permission to attend the Mass of all time.

I think your cause would be greatly enhanced, and would secure the unequivical support of people like me,

Your are not going to be at my side come judgement day. I am not seeking your support.

It is either baffling or revealing that you wish to segregate youselves from your most natural allies.

Natural allies? Gee, I would hate to see how you treat your enemies.

148 posted on 03/01/2004 8:54:38 AM PST by autopsy
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