Is there a difference between a faith tradition and tradition of faith?

[Son_of_Niall]

I have noticed, since I have been on the other side of the Tiber, that more radical Traditionalists, perhaps without being aware of it, fit into the stereotype many Protestant fundamentalists have for Catholics.
The focus, for the radicals, appears to be on the ‘mechanics’ of faith, rather than the spirit of faith.
How do more mainstream, rational, traditional Catholics maintain the difference between a faith tradition and tradition of faith?
Or is there a difference at all?
Any thoughts?

 

[MaryT777]

Excellent question.

 

[benjohnson]

The focus, for the radicals, appears to be on the ‘mechanics’ of faith, rather than the spirit of faith.

For me, I do well to keep in mind “lex credendi lex orandi” - that by following a proscribed tradition, you then begin to internalize the spirit of faith that created upheld that tradition.

Sometime, you have to do it “as if” you believe. And in the joy of faith, the belief comes to you and you understand your past actions (in doubt) as a response to God’s Grace.