| This thread has been locked, it will not receive new replies. |
|
Locked on 11/13/2016 10:16:09 AM PST by Religion Moderator, reason:
Too many caucus members engaging a non caucus member’s reply. |
Posted on 11/11/2016 8:13:53 AM PST by ebb tide
Cardinal-designate Blase Cupich of Chicago joined Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, as a presenter at a Vatican press conference on the publication of Nei tuoi occhi è la mia parola (“In Your Eyes Are My Word”).
The book is the first unabridged collection of the future Pope Francis’s homilies and addresses from 1999 to 2013, when he served as archbishop of Buenos Aires.
Other presenters at the press conference included Father Arturo Sosa, the new superior general of the Society of Jesus, and Father Federico Lombardi, the former director of the Holy See Press Office.
The book also includes a new interview with Father Antonio Spadaro, editor-in-chief of Civiltà Cattolica. During the interview, the Pope spoke about the importance of listening to others, as well as his method of preparation for his daily Mass homilies.
He also discussed the sacred liturgy. Crux reported:
Asked about the liturgy, Pope Francis insisted the Mass reformed after the Second Vatican Council is here to stay and “to speak of a ‘reform of the reform’ is an error.”
In authorizing regular use of the older Mass, now referred to as the “extraordinary form,” now-retired Pope Benedict XVI was “magnanimous” toward those attached to the old liturgy, he said. “But it is an exception.”
Pope Francis told Father Spadaro he wonders why some young people, who were not raised with the old Latin Mass, nevertheless prefer it.
“And I ask myself: Why so much rigidity? Dig, dig, this rigidity always hides something, insecurity or even something else. Rigidity is defensive. True love is not rigid.”
“And I ask myself: Why so much rigidity? Dig, dig, this rigidity always hides something, insecurity or even something else. Rigidity is defensive. True love is not rigid.”
Just curious. No debate intended.
Why so much rigidity in those who oppose those have a love for tradition?
He just wants everyone to do as he says. The church is ALL about rigidity. Geez...
> That is just untrue. It has never been so.
E.g. We've always have Mass in Aramaic/Syriac In Beirut.
Not 5 minutes ago I was thinking how hard, often and fervently I prayed over the election and it is time to double down on our prayer for our, One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic church.
Why does the Catholic church use the Bible for scriptures?
Such rigidity.
Why can’t they use the Koran, or Marvel Comics or maybe Penthouse magazine?
In many ways, Pope Francis reminds me of the ruling elite who were just b!tch-slapped by the Brexit and US voters.
If he really wanted to know what motivates these young people who prefer the Traditional Latin Mass, he could simply call a meeting and talk to them.
As I said, it’s just an inquiry. I’m not debating the topic as it’s a caucus thread.
I'd like to ask His Holiness the same question. Why the rigid opposition to tradition and those who love it? Why the daily judgmentalism and invective directed at faithful Catholics? Why doesn't "Who am I to judge?" apply to those who love the TLM? What is he afraid of?
You nailed it, just like Lucifer, Adam and Eve countless people through the ages, some want to BE God not worship him.
Indeed.
In authorizing regular use of the older Mass, now referred to as the “extraordinary form,” now-retired Pope Benedict XVI was "magnanimous" toward those attached to the old liturgy, he said. “But it is an exception.”Thank you. Papa Francisco. Now try this one on for size:
In authorizing regular use of laity at communion, known as 'extraordinary ministers,' the Church was being magnanimous. But they are an exception.
Bergoglio says Benedict was “magnanimous” in “allowing” the celebration of the old Mass.
Baloney. As Benedict made clear, the old Mass was “never abrogated” and its celebration was NEVER FORBIDDEN.
It’s a foolish CEO who trashes his best customers. Imagine the Chairman of General Motors lamenting the rigidity of a hardcore group of buyers who persistently choose V8 Camaros.
Latin is (supposed to be) the universal language of the Catholic Church - with Latin it is possible to attend Mass anywhere in the world (with the probable exception of the local language for the Homily) and not have to worry about disenfranchisement due to a language barrier.
The Mass was in Latin, in the first place, because everybody spoke Latin. It remained in Latin because the AUTHENTIC Catholic attitude in matters of liturgy is to resist change tooth and nail.
What a remarkably ungracious and uncompassionate statement from the Pope of mercy, assuming bad motivations on the part of other people and belittling the glorious liturgical tradition of the western church that fed the spirituality countless saints over the centuries! Sheesh. Where is simple human decency and tolerance for legitimate aspirations of others?
More solemn, increases culture, preserves traditions, and is the same wherever you go in the world.
Thank you for your answer.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.