SSPX in the Year of Mercy?

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My parents are Sedevacantists, and several years ago, I began attending a parish in union with Rome with a Novus Ordo Mass. We’ve been fighting for several years, and I was wondering if it was acceptable to attend an SSPX chapel? They wouldn’t have as big a problem with that as the Novus Ordo church. It would heal a lot of the discord. In doing some quick Google searches, I saw something about the Year of Mercy affecting whether someone can go to Confession at an SSPX chapel. If any more information is necessary, I will be happy to provide. Thank you in advance for your help!
 
You should not attend an SSPX chapel, as you may be drawn towards schismatic attitudes. Technically, you can go there for confession during the Year of Mercy, but can not attend Mass (it would be interesting what an SSPX priest would say if you confessed that you had attended his chapel for Mass really).

Would attending an EF Mass at a church loyal to Rome be an option? An FSSP church perhaps?
 
peter26 said:
You should not attend an SSPX chapel, as you may be drawn towards schismatic attitudes. Technically, you can go there for confession during the Year of Mercy, but can not attend Mass (it would be interesting what an SSPX priest would say if you confessed that you had attended his chapel for Mass really).

Would attending an EF Mass at a church loyal to Rome be an option? An FSSP church perhaps?
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Thank you for your opinion! My parents don’t view the FSSP or an EF in union with Rome as valid due to the orders of the priests. Obviously, I don’t have a problem with them, but I was just trying to see if I could heal all the wounds and satisfy everyone. I appreciate your (name removed by moderator)ut! Thanks again, and merry Christmas!
 
peter26 said:
You should not attend an SSPX chapel, as you may be drawn towards schismatic attitudes. Technically, you can go there for confession during the Year of Mercy, but can not attend Mass (it would be interesting what an SSPX priest would say if you confessed that you had attended his chapel for Mass really).
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The wording on this document can be confusing. One can infer from it, that the folks who already attend the SSPX Mass may now receive absolution from their priests, who I guess hear such confessions before Mass. For those who don’t attend such Masses, it might not be a good idea to start. At least that’s my take on it.
 
You shouldn’t go to an SSPX chapel. Continue to attend the Traditional Latin Mass at the parish that is in union with the Holy Father. However, you are allowed to confess to SSPX priests during the year of mercy and you are assured of the absolution being valid. Hopefully there will be another way of ending the discord.
 
Confiteor_Deo said:
You shouldn’t go to an SSPX chapel. Continue to attend the Traditional Latin Mass at the parish that is in union with the Holy Father. However, you are allowed to confess to SSPX priests during the year of mercy and you are assured of the absolution being valid. Hopefully there will be another way of ending the discord.
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Oh, I don’t attend a Latin Mass right now. I’m attending a Novus Ordo. Thank you!
 
UnusVeritas said:
Oh, I don’t attend a Latin Mass right now. I’m attending a Novus Ordo. Thank you!
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Oh okay. It makes more sense now why your parents are so upset. Hopefully a Traditional Latin Mass will pop up near you so you don’t have to go to the Novus Ordo.
 
Confiteor_Deo said:
Oh okay. It makes more sense now why your parents are so upset. Hopefully a Traditional Latin Mass will pop up near you so you don’t have to go to the Novus Ordo.
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There are Tridentines around here. They don’t accept them based on the orders of the priests, since they don’t accept the ordinations either.
 
My friend, the simple fact is that your parents are wrong in rejecting the Catholic Church. Trying to somehow compromise by going to an SSPX chapel is not the answer. Pray for your parents every day. That is the best thing that you can do for them.
 
UnusVeritas said:
There are Tridentines around here. They don’t accept them based on the orders of the priests, since they don’t accept the ordinations either.
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If they view the Traditional Masses in union with the Holy See the same as a Novus Ordo then go to whichever Mass you wish and continue praying and trying to change their minds. It seems that is all you can do without going against the Church.
 
UnusVeritas said:
There are Tridentines around here. They don’t accept them based on the orders of the priests, since they don’t accept the ordinations either.
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May I suggest you bash your own parents elsewhere. You know the situation, you seem to be handling it okay, and you don’t need to spread what I consider gossip. I don’t see where there is any further benefit to this discussion and I hope the moderator closes this thread but quickly.
 
ProVobis said:
May I suggest you bash your own parents elsewhere. You know the situation, you seem to be handling it okay, and you don’t need to spread what I consider gossip. I don’t see where there is any further benefit to this discussion and I hope the moderator closes this thread but quickly.
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While I appreciate your opinion, it was a sincere question. It was a legitimate question, because the rift in my family is very large. I’m losing my faith over it. My only way to Mass is rides with others, and I was seeing if anyone here knew something of the status of the SSPX with Rome. “Bashing” would seeming to imply an emotionally driven rant. Rather, this was an accounting of the facts.
 
Although I am now a member of an FSSP parish, I used to attend the SSPX on a regular basis. I have NEVER found an SSPX priest that condemned the FSSP or any other Tridentine Mass. Sounds like your parents have a follower of Bishop Williamson, who was expelled from the SSPX.

My advise is to not try and please anyone but God. Just do what is best in your opinion but look deeply at “tradition” for your answers.

God Bless
 
UnusVeritas said:
My parents are Sedevacantists, and several years ago, I began attending a parish in union with Rome with a Novus Ordo Mass. We’ve been fighting for several years, and I was wondering if it was acceptable to attend an SSPX chapel? They wouldn’t have as big a problem with that as the Novus Ordo church. It would heal a lot of the discord. In doing some quick Google searches, I saw something about the Year of Mercy affecting whether someone can go to Confession at an SSPX chapel. If any more information is necessary, I will be happy to provide. Thank you in advance for your help!
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The Faculties of SSPX priests are suspended. They are therefore not permitted to hear Confessions and any absolutions given would be invalid unless it was a case of Confession in an imminent death situation.
 
The year of mercy only concerns confession. According the Pontifical Commission Ecclessia Dei, it is “morally illicit for the faithful to participate in” SSPX Masses “unless they are physically or morally impeded from participating in a Mass celebrated by a Catholic priest in good standing.” So attending an SSPX mass would at least be a venial sin under the conditions you mention.
 
quote - “The Faculties of SSPX priests are suspended. They are therefore not permitted to hear Confessions and any absolutions given would be invalid unless it was a case of Confession in an imminent death situation.”

While the priests of SSPX have no current faculties in general, during the Year of Mercy our Pope has granted faculties for confession, therefore the absolution given by an SSPX priest is 100% valid as long as the Pope says so. This does not extend to any other sacraments currently, but let’s pray that this assists in drawing them back to full communion.

quote - “According the Pontifical Commission Ecclessia Dei, it is “morally illicit for the faithful to participate in” SSPX Masses “unless they are physically or morally impeded from participating in a Mass celebrated by a Catholic priest in good standing.” So attending an SSPX mass would at least be a venial sin under the conditions you mention.”

Can you please provide a link to the document where this was stated? In all I have read I have not seen such a black and white statement, generally the statements are more cautionary. Not doubting it, just asking for clarification.
 
freshwind said:
Can you please provide a link to the document where this was stated? In all I have read I have not seen such a black and white statement, generally the statements are more cautionary. Not doubting it, just asking for clarification.
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ewtn.com/library/CURIA/CEDSSPX.HTM
  1. The Masses they celebrate are also valid, but it is considered morally illicit for the faithful to participate in these Masses unless they are physically or morally impeded from participating in a Mass celebrated by a Catholic priest in good standing (cf. Code of Canon Law, canon 844.2). The fact of not being able to assist at the celebration of the so-called “Tridentine” Mass is not considered a sufficient motive for attending such Masses.
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