[ninenot]

Bp. B's condemnation of SSPX and Wilson's erudite commentary are only common sense. BB is real good at common sense, Sinky's claims to the contrary notwithstanding.

Wish we had BB back in Milwaukee.

[sinkspur]

BB is real good at common sense, Sinky's claims to the contrary notwithstanding.

I never said Bruskewitz had no common sense. In fact, I don't ever recall criticizing him.

I doubt if he would mention a person in a post without pinging that person.

You could learn a thing or two from BB.

[narses]

The problem the good Bishop has (and he is a very good Bishop) is that Rome disagrees with him.

"Can I fulfill my Sunday obligation by attending a Pius X Mass" and our response was:

"1. In the strict sense you may fulfill your Sunday obligation by attending a Mass celebrated by a priest of the Society of St. Pius X."

His second question was "Is it a sin for me to attend a Pius X Mass" and we responded stating:

"2. We have already told you that we cannot recommend your attendance at such a Mass and have explained the reason why. If your primary reason for attending were to manifest your desire to separate yourself from communion with the Roman Pontiff and those in communion with him, it would be a sin. If your intention is simply to participate in a Mass according to the 1962 Missal for the sake of devotion, this would not be a sin."

His third question was: "Is it a sin for me to contribute to the Sunday collection a Pius X Mass" to which we responded:

"3. It would seem that a modest contribution to the collection at Mass could be justified."

Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Msgr. Camille Perl Secretary
Pontificia Commissio "Ecclesia Dei"

So if the good Bp. wants to follow Rome (and he does), he should allow Rome the job of dealing with the SSPX.