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To: livius
Aside from the scandal given by the ugly remarks on Rorate and similar blogs, it makes it pretty clear why "traditionalists" don't have a lot of friends in some dioceses. If that's their attitude...

Yes, it's really too bad. As a "traditionalist" myself, I've encountered this hostile attitude firsthand. The worst display I've ever seen happened one Sunday morning (before the motu proprio was issued) when it was announced that a novus ordo had to be substituted for the indult mass because the regular priest couldn't make it. Some of those in attendance dashed out the door, a few actually swearing in front of our young kids! Embarrassing.

It's unfortunate that a relatively few loud but misguided people end up creating such a poor impression of tradition-loving Catholics.

20 posted on 03/14/2013 1:19:06 PM PDT by BlatherNaut
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To: BlatherNaut

How in the world can anyone who claims the name of Christ SWEAR in church because a tradition of man is violated?? I understand people grow comfortable with certain things, but that is a wicked thing to do.


22 posted on 03/14/2013 3:41:57 PM PDT by Arkansas Toothpick
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To: BlatherNaut

I know. I prefer the older rite myself. Most traditional Catholics are fine, but there’s a handful of people there who are a little too tightly wrapped. I suppose that’s likely to be true in anything that’s a little unusual and attracts people who might be a little different themselves.

If the SSPX ever gets integrated into the Church, I think it will help because then the traditional rite folks will feel part of a larger group and perhaps not be so suspicious and hostile.


24 posted on 03/14/2013 6:49:28 PM PDT by livius
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