[Mershon]

So I will take that to mean that no bishop nor Pope has directly ORDERED you to sin. OK. Glad we have that established.

Funny, I don't see the word MUST in bold in the original text. How about if we do not bold MUST, but instead bold RESPECT. Then, afte that, we can discuss what the word "respect" means. He orders no bishop to give every Catholic who petitions, a right to the TLM. That is clear.

And I am sorry, I never claimed I was working on a doctorate or dissertation. Perhaps you have been misinformed. A thesis is what is written for a master's. Funny, I thought SSPX adherents were above ad hominem attacks. Silly me.

Good news in the heart of the Bible Belt, don't you think? Lots of converts. They want to become traditional priests. How about that for some hope and sunshine in your day?

[Grey Ghost II]

Ok. My apologies, you are not a PhD. That explains not understanding what the word directive means.

As for sunny days...everday is sunny where I live because I can practice the Faith of our Fathers without asking for special permission like I'm some convict in a prison.