![]() Some acts of disobedience might not be virtuous, some acts of obedience might not be, either. Obedience in this framework – such as a priest’s obedience toward his bishop – is in general a virtue and willed by God, and to disobey is a serious act and must be well-reasoned. Therefore, I asked Father whether he could write a text (see full text below) for LifeSite, in which he can lay out his reasons. I was so thrilled by the clarity and depth of his reasoning that I thought that many Catholic faithful who are grappling with this question would benefit from his insights (some of which he has also once presented in a podcast). Lately, Father Alexander Wiseman, a professor at the SSPX’ Thomas Aquinas Seminary in Dillwyn, Virginia, has been giving several catechism classes to our chapel, in which he touched upon the question of obedience. ![]() After all, they had four decades and more time to study these matters. ![]() It is now that we also more deeply learn about their own theological studies and reflections on the foundations and limits of obedience. Pius X, which has sprung up out of that situation of a spiritual desert. Peter Kwasniewski, both of whom have amply discussed the question of obedience, and even of “holy disobedience,” in my own words.Īfter all, if it comes to questions pertaining to the salvation of souls, we must “obey God rather than man,” even if we lose much respect among men.Īs I have described elsewhere, since the 2020 COVID lockdowns, my little family and I have been mostly attending a chapel of the Society of St. For many Catholics who have grown to love this ancient rite, however, this poses grave moral challenges, especially if they have also realized that the traditional Sacraments (such as baptism) are much richer in doctrine, but also in grace.Ĭatholics are faced with considering whether they ought to disobey these new demands coming from Rome.īut what are the foundations for such a morally upright and legitimate disobedience? LifeSite has given in the past a platform to some excellent authors, such as Bishop Athanasius Schneider and Dr. ![]() This question now arises more urgently in light of Traditionis Custodes, its subsequent documents, and the increasing rumors that Francis plans very soon to publish an Apostolic Constitution that would further try to eliminate the traditional Latin Rite (both the traditional Mass and all the traditional Sacraments) for good. Many faithful Catholics today hold that a priest has the right and even the duty to disobey his bishop should he tell him to give Communion to public adulterers. The post-synodal exhortation Amoris laetitia, which gave permission to give Holy Communion to public adulterers, was a pivotal point in this recent history. Pius X for their “disobedience” toward Church authorities, and here most importantly the pope, have started to realize that there are, after all, moments where one has to disobey a pope. ![]() History The SSPX is a work of God's Providence.( LifeSiteNews) - Since the beginning of the pontificate of Pope Francis, many conservative Catholics who used to criticize the Society of St.Organization The structure of authority of the SSPX, the practical organization of the members into various divisions and its essential works.Mission What does the SSPX want to achieve? A unique religious community within the Church, integrally promoting and preserving the treasures of Catholic tradition around the world. ![]()
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