Posted on 03/26/2004 11:07:57 AM PST by CatherineSiena
Who is this Cardinal? I read the article and it is unclear (not that this will make an ounce of difference to the SSPX haters).
Ping!
The translation and phrasing of it are a bit awkward, but this refers to Hoyos: "His Eminence the Cardinal President of the ED Commission"
The Cardinal is pointing out that the Roman Rite has 3 forms - the Novus Ordo, the 1962 Missal and the Anglican-Use. From the EWTN library:
RITES
A Rite represents an ecclesiastical, or church, tradition about how the sacraments are to be celebrated. Each of the sacraments has at its core an essential nature which must be satisfied for the sacrament to be confected or realized. This essence - of matter, form and intention - derives from the divinely revealed nature of the particular sacrament. It cannot be changed by the Church. Scripture and Sacred Tradition, as interpreted by the Magisterium, tells us what is essential in each of the sacraments (2 Thes. 2:15).
When the apostles brought the Gospel to the major cultural centers of their day the essential elements of religious practice were inculturated into those cultures. This means that the essential elements were clothed in the symbols and trappings of the particular people, so that the rituals conveyed the desired spiritual meaning to that culture. In this way the Church becomes all things to all men that some might be saved (1 Cor. 9:22).
There are three major groupings of Rites based on this initial transmission of the faith, the Roman, the Antiochian (Syria) and the Alexandrian (Egypt). Later on the Byzantine derived as a major Rite from the Antiochian, under the influence of St. Basil and St. John Chrysostom. From these four derive the over 20 liturgical Rites present in the Church today.
Western Rites and Churches
Immediately subject to the Supreme Pontiff as Patriarch of the West
ROMAN (also called Latin)
The Church of Rome is the Primatial See of the world and the Patriarchal See of Western Christianity. Founded by St. Peter in 42 AD it was consecrated by the blood of Sts. Peter and Paul during the persecution of Nero (63-67 AD). It has maintained a continual existence since then and is the source of a family of Rites in the West. Considerable scholarship (such as that of Fr. Louis Boyer in Eucharist) suggests the close affinity of the Roman Rite proper with the Jewish prayers of the synagogue, which also accompanied the Temple sacrifices. While the origin of the current Rite, even in the reform of Vatican II, can be traced directly only to the 4th century, these connections point to an ancient apostolic tradition brought to that city that was decidedly Jewish in origin.
• Roman - The overwhelming majority of Latin Catholics and of Catholics in general. Patriarch of this and the other Roman Rites is the Bishop of Rome. The current Roman Rite is that of the 1969 Missale Romanum, to be published in a third edition in 2001.
- Missal of 1962 (Tridentine Mass) - Some institutes within the Roman Rite, such as the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, have the faculty to celebrate the sacramental rites according to the forms in use prior to the Second Vatican Council. This faculty can also be obtained by individual priests from their bishop or from the Pontifical Council Ecclesia Dei.
- Anglican Use - Since the 1980s the Holy See has granted some former Anglican and Episcopal clergy converting with their parishes the faculty of celebrating the sacramental rites according to Anglican forms, doctrinally corrected.
• Mozarabic - The Rite of the Iberian peninsula (Spain and Portugal) known from at least the 6th century, but probably with roots to the original evangelization. Beginning in the 11th century it was generally replaced by the Roman Rite, although it has remained the Rite of the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Toledo, Spain, and six parishes which sought permission to adhere to it. Its celebration today is generally semi-private.
• Ambrosian - The Rite of the Archdiocese of Milan, Italy, thought to be of early origin and probably consolidated, but not originated, by St. Ambrose. Pope Paul VI was from this Roman Rite. It continues to be celebrated in Milan, though not by all parishes.
• Bragan - Rite of the Archdiocese of Braga, the Primatial See of Portugal, it derives from the 12th century or earlier. It continues to be of occasional use.
• Dominican - Rite of the Order of Friars Preacher (OP), founded by St. Dominic in 1215.
• Carmelite - Rite of the Order of Carmel, whose modern foundation was by St. Berthold c.1154.
• Carthusian - Rite of the Carthusian Order founded by St. Bruno in 1084.
The Cardinal took this as an occasion to tell the reason why there are such enormous restrictions for the celebration of the Ancient Rite at St Peter's Basilica: St Peter's basilica is the very heart of the Church, he explained to us, and for that, there shall only one rite be celebrated in this basilica, and this is the rite that is celebrated everywhere in the Universal Church. And that is the Novus Ordo. (These words seem to be somehow a self-contradiction to the Cardinal's own words according to which both, the Nous Ordo and the Ancient Rite, were not two different rites, but one and the same rite.
Am I confused or is the person who said these things confused?
I thought this was amusing as well. When it comes to denying adherents to the Tridentine Rite certain inherent structures and assurances, it is claimed not to be a separate Rite worthy of such measures, but when it comes to restricting its use, the claim is made that it is not the Roman Rite and cannot be seen as such.
Obviously the words spoken by "these Officials" are political doublespeak, showing little internal consistency.
The frustrating part of all this is that it continues the contradictory message from the Vatican which quite clearly rewards disobedience and separating oneself from the Novus Ordo bishops. The SSJV in Campos and the SSPX were both offered generous arrangements - apostolic administrations. The SSJV accepted theirs, and Fellay compared his offer to a "Rolls Royce". Yet, those who have strived to work within the Church structures and Ecclesia Dei indult are continually denied the same structures and guarantees.
It's no wonder the SSPX is skeptical. Obedient traditionalists trying to avoid schism are continually kicked in the teeth by their bishops, and when they appeal to Rome for help, the ecclesial bureaucrats there claim there is nothing they can do, and that they can't dare risk "protests from the local bishops and bishops' conferences." Is it no wonder the SSPX doesn't trust the deal they're offered, or how they will be treated once they reach an agreement?
All that will come of this is another document or announcement that accomplishes little to nothing. Bishops will be encouraged to "respect" the Latin Mass and those "attached" to it - perhaps in the name of "respecting diversity", but nothing will change. Traditionalists will still be subject to the manipulation of the enemies of the Church, and Rome has decided for political reasons to abandon the one tanglible action it could take to keep the likes of Cardinal Mahony from completely stamping out the Faith in those under his rule.
The final message from Rome? Take us up on our Ecclesia Dei indult offer and prepare to be resigned to the catacombs as a second-class citizen in the Church for the foreseeable future. But break off and ignore the jurisdiction of the bishops we're so afraid to offend, then we'll offer you the moon. Depressing.
So the bishops are now dictating to the Pope. Let him write his poetry and books, new mysteries of the Rosary, etc. We must not have "Mutiny on the Bounty Barque". Discipline or excommunicate any traditionalists, because they are in the minority. It's the politically correct think to do. Let the heretics have their way, for they are in the majority. JP II wants to be a beloved, people's Pope.
Pope St. Pius X strived to be God's Pope, to heck with the secular world.
"SSPX haters": Like the mini-popes on this forum who have declared more Catholics excommunicated than John Paul II has?
What is that all about? Cardinal Ratzinger wasn't "allowed" to see this guy? Is that a bad translation or just plain weird?
Auto-destruction.
I can only speak of my own diocese, but some of the most modernist parishes have the largest amounts of money donated by the laity. They are allowed to go on as is.
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