[sitetest]

Dear Balt,

I have a question (or two). Meant only with the most Thomist of intentions, LOL.

If the consecrations by Archbishop Milingo are invalid, why is it generally conceded that those by Archbishop Lefebvre are not?

I can think of a reason or two. I can also think why Archbishop Milingo’s consecrations aren't valid, as well, without resorting to the Bound Powers theory that you present.

Thanks,

sitetest

[Balt]

If the consecrations by Archbishop Milingo are invalid, why is it generally conceded that those by Archbishop Lefebvre are not?

My all-too-short answer, for what it's worth, would be that two different men were pope when these events occured: one a Thomist and the other an Augustinian.

I can think of a reason or two. I can also think why Archbishop Milingo’s consecrations aren't valid, as well, without resorting to the Bound Powers theory that you present.

I've actually heard a few of them, myself; and such arguments are not without merit. So, I'm not saying you're wrong. There may, indeed, be other factors that distinguish the two as far as validity is concerned.