Mystery of Faith

[JKirkLVNV]

Usually you ban or exterminate something (if you have dictatorial power) because you have a deep dislike for it, or you believe it’s net harmful, regardless of the external excuses you give.

First, whether you believe it or not, the TLM is not above criticism.

Second, while I tend to assume the worst motivation on the part of some of our bishops, there is entirely the possibillity that they have been approached, or are continuing to be approached, by people who exhibit the smugness and arrogance that have been discussed here. That might set an alarm bell off in the mitered head of the kindest and most pastoral of bishops.

 

[MTD]

I do also have a problem though with the word “traditionalist” being so narrowly applied to only those who prefer the TLM. There is no doubt in my mind that you are a traditionalist, as is Kirk and many others here. I consider myself a traditionalist as I uphold the Tradition and teachings of the Church, even if I don’t feel locked in to some of the past liturgical practices.

One who upholds the Tradition of the Church is not a traditionalist but a Catholic.

So when Maria says

On a Traditional Catholicism forum, I’d think non-Traditionalist would be perfectly appropriate.

Well, I’ve made this distinction before, but there is a difference between traditional and traditionalist. The former refers to one who adheres to one or more traditions; the latter refers to one who adheres to a particular tradition, the Traditional Latin Mass. I consider myself traditional, but not a traditionalist. It’s a distinction that traditionalists don’t like to make, but I do.

Maria

 

[Jean_Anthony]

This thread is now closed. Thank you to all who participated.