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Here’s why:
I am starting to believe that a lot of what Priests do (intentionally/unintentionally) that is incorrect comes from the kind of pressure they face as Priests. Obviously on this forum there is a lot of flack directed towards Priests and occasionally Bishops, and yes, I am all for correcting abuses and for fraternal correction. Definitely. But I had a realization that has been coming for some time, and I think a recent event made me see it so clearly.
Priests have a lot of pressure, especially in this modernist atmosphere which places emphasis on the individual and emotions. Priests face pressure as leaders of a Christian community. Let’s face it, most people in the pews are not all that well catechized. I honestly believe that many Priests face a dilemma - do I stick to rubrics and potentially lose a lot of people, or do I please the people here so that they stay? Now by no means do I think this decision in itself is hard. Always follow the Church. Always follow Christ. Follow the truth. We do not go for quantity but quality. But I believe implementing this is extremely difficult. I’ve seen it.
Here’s an example. I overheard a lady speaking to someone else about her role as “Minister of Communion” (sic). She was saying that if the Priest ever changed things so that she wasn’t on the roster (yes, we have a roster for EMHC…) at least once a month that she would leave the Church. Now look, I’m not saying she has the right to think that. But it’s the kind of thing Priests are facing.
How is this related to the Trad forum? Well, I think it’s pretty obvious. The move towards a Traditional, traditional, Conservative and conservative Catholic identity is a good thing and many of us here I think struggle with things that go on in our Parishes. So pray for your Priest. Pray that he may have the strength to follow what he knows is right. Priests are trained. Priests have grace. They need to be shown support from us I think. I have been guilty of brushing off my Priest as hopelessly untrained and liberal, and for that I am now ashamed. I think he gets a lot of pressure from those in the pew.
So pray for Priests. Pray for each other. I think this is going to be a big factor in seeing the revival of true Catholic identity and the hermeneutic of continuity.
I’m saying nothing new here, but I thought I’d say it anyway
I am starting to believe that a lot of what Priests do (intentionally/unintentionally) that is incorrect comes from the kind of pressure they face as Priests. Obviously on this forum there is a lot of flack directed towards Priests and occasionally Bishops, and yes, I am all for correcting abuses and for fraternal correction. Definitely. But I had a realization that has been coming for some time, and I think a recent event made me see it so clearly.
Priests have a lot of pressure, especially in this modernist atmosphere which places emphasis on the individual and emotions. Priests face pressure as leaders of a Christian community. Let’s face it, most people in the pews are not all that well catechized. I honestly believe that many Priests face a dilemma - do I stick to rubrics and potentially lose a lot of people, or do I please the people here so that they stay? Now by no means do I think this decision in itself is hard. Always follow the Church. Always follow Christ. Follow the truth. We do not go for quantity but quality. But I believe implementing this is extremely difficult. I’ve seen it.
Here’s an example. I overheard a lady speaking to someone else about her role as “Minister of Communion” (sic). She was saying that if the Priest ever changed things so that she wasn’t on the roster (yes, we have a roster for EMHC…) at least once a month that she would leave the Church. Now look, I’m not saying she has the right to think that. But it’s the kind of thing Priests are facing.
How is this related to the Trad forum? Well, I think it’s pretty obvious. The move towards a Traditional, traditional, Conservative and conservative Catholic identity is a good thing and many of us here I think struggle with things that go on in our Parishes. So pray for your Priest. Pray that he may have the strength to follow what he knows is right. Priests are trained. Priests have grace. They need to be shown support from us I think. I have been guilty of brushing off my Priest as hopelessly untrained and liberal, and for that I am now ashamed. I think he gets a lot of pressure from those in the pew.
So pray for Priests. Pray for each other. I think this is going to be a big factor in seeing the revival of true Catholic identity and the hermeneutic of continuity.
I’m saying nothing new here, but I thought I’d say it anyway