Today, on this Feast of the Holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, Bishop Fellay gave this beautiful statement at the conclusion of the meeting of himself, his assistants – Frs. Pfluger and Nely, Bishops Tissier de Mallerias and de Galaretta, all Seminary rectors and District Superiors, regarding the Society’s relationship with Rome:
http://www.dici.org/en/news/communique-from-the-superior-general/
Communiqué from The Superior General:
The purpose of the Society of Saint Pius X is chiefly the formation of priests, the essential condition for the renewal of the Church and for the restoration of society.
1. In the great and painful confusion that currently reigns in the Church, the proclamation of Catholic doctrine requires the denunciation of errors that have made their way into it and are unfortunately encouraged by a large number of pastors, including the Pope himself
2. The Society of Saint Pius X, in the present state of grave necessity which gives it the right and duty to administer spiritual aid to the souls that turn to it, does not seek primarily a canonical recognition, to which it has a right as a Catholic work. It has only one desire: faithfully to bring the light of the bi-millennial Tradition which shows the only route to follow in this age of darkness in which the cult of man replaces the worship of God, in society as in the Church.
3. The “restoration of all things in Christ” intended by Saint Pius X, following Saint Paul (cf. Ep.h 1:10), cannot happen without the support of a Pope who concretely favors the return to Sacred Tradition. While waiting for that blessed day, the Society of Saint Pius X intends to redouble its efforts to establish and to spread, with the means that Divine Providence gives to it, the social reign of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
4. The Society of Saint Pius X prays and does penance for the Pope, that he might have the strength to proclaim Catholic faith and morals in their entirety. In this way he will hasten the triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary that we earnestly desire as we approach the centennial of the apparitions in Fatima.
+ Bishop Bernard Fellay, Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X
Ecône, June 29, 2016
The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
The Society of St. Pius X continues to prove that the forces of hell have indeed not prevailed against Our Lord’s Holy Church.
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the SSPX has absolutely nothing to do with that. How dare you insult God that way….
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Really?
“If my work is of God, he will guard it and use it for the good of His Church. Our Lord has promised us, the gates of Hell shall not prevail against Her.” ~Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre
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The SSPX and the affiliated traditional communities have been the main force in defending Tradition these past 50 years. The mustard seed sown by Archbishop Lefebvre through the will of Divine Providence has produced much good fruit and continues to do so to this day. It has truly kept Holy Tradition alive. That is what I meant by my comment.
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It may be that the communique is the prelude to Pope Francis granting regularization to the Society. I think that the communique is positive, rather than negative.
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Well, whatever God’s most Holy Will is, may it be done! This is an excellent communique and is exactly what is needed to clarify what the Society’s positions are regarding this matter.
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Annibale Cardinal Bugnini lives on…
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“…I’m a young traditional Catholic woman doing my small part to fight for the true Catholic Faith on my blog….” Yes, you are. May God bless and protect you.
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Thank you. We fight for truth and we shall never fall silent.
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Unfortunately, there have been a few unfounded criticisms of this communique. The Damsel and I highly recommend this response from Louie Verrecchio.
https://akacatholic.com/dissecting-the-sspx-communique/
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I think Mr. Verrecchio offers clarity on the reality of the situation. We must presents facts as they are. Pray for the Society.
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