Posted on 05/13/2017 5:03:19 AM PDT by piusv
While there is still no date for the expected reconciliation of the Lefebvrians with Rome, the climate of dialogue is very good.
Guido Pozzo, secretary of the Vatican commission responsible for dialogue with The Society of St. Pius X, says that the next step must be given by them. The ball is in their court.
GUIDO POZZO Secretary, Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei "The reconciliation will occur when Monsignor Fellay formally adheres to the doctrinal declaration that the Holy See presented to him. This is also the necessary condition to then proceed to the institutional regularization with the creation of a personal prelature. I have noticed that there is not a controversial spirit but constructive. The different points of view or opinions we have on some issues do not necessarily need to lead to division, but to a mutual enrichment. I have realized that it is a priority for them to overcome this fracture with the Holy See. For them, it's a priority over other concerns."
Before establishing the new personal prelature, the Vatican will consult the episcopal conferences, in the areas in which the society currently works.
Guido Pozzo points out that the key to reconciliation lies in understanding the Second Vatican Council. The interpretations that were promoted by some theologians, intellectuals and the media have encouraged ruptures similar to the Lefebvrians.
Benedict XVI, in his Christmas message to the Curia in 2005, recalled that these erroneous interpretations fostered the misperception that the council symbolized a break with the previous doctrine, instead of a continuity.
GUIDO POZZO Secretary, Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei "This contradiction, this 'overlap', has generated that climate of conflict, confusion, and uncertainty about the Council's interpretation, which is at the root of the criticisms and difficulties raised by the Fraternity of St. Pius X."
First, it was John Paul II, followed by Benedict XVI, that worked intensely for reconciliation with the Lefebvrians. Pope Francis has since taken over the duty left to him, and his style has not been indifferent to the society.
It seems that the Argentine pope's attitude has helped, because they have ceased to feel examined or judged by the Church. Instead, they have perceived a real interest in from the Vatican in trying to understand them.
Clearly, the post-Vatican II hierarchy has always believed, professed and taught that Vatican II is 100% Catholic ....
This would be the interpretation of Modernists.
The misinterpretation and misrepresentation by the AmChurch modernists has emptied the pews and the seminaries. Most SSPX masses are crammed to the rafters. Hmmm... Gonna be interesting to see how the Holy Spirit judges the modernists.
It's a dead deal then.
“Guido Pozzo points out that the key to reconciliation lies in understanding the Second Vatican Council. The interpretations that were promoted by some theologians, intellectuals and the media have encouraged ruptures similar to the Lefebvrians.”
In other words, “If you just understood the 2nd VC you’d be fine with it.”
Yup, they’ve been trying to convince Catholics of this for decades now. Catholics aren’t buying it.
I’m not sure I understand what that part meant....what do you think?
It’s an important issue to me, one in which I try to stay educated about, but am by no means an expert. Last August, His Excellency Bishop Fellay came to visit the monastery I attend for our Silver Jubilee of 25 years of foundation.
I think the Vatican is more or less soliciting a “vote” from the farcical bishops’ conferences.
OK, thanks!
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