hollingsworth
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Sunbeam: | Quote: | How was it that Father Baker was able to survive for the next 29 years? How was it that he was able to establish a new chapel which, in fact, was blessed by Archbishop Lefebvre himself?
It was by the support of the laity, especially in the first instance, of his own parishioners who understood the spirit of the law, as against its letter. They understood that the salvation of souls had an indisputable priority over a disputable edict with a Roman postmark; they understood that with the grace of the sacrament of confirmation they had received new responsibilities; they understood that, despite threats from the chancery, it was their duty to give Father Baker the active support that was needed for him to remain faithful to his ordination oath, and to fulfil his part in the preservation of Catholic Tradition. |
This is a touching story of laity support for an embattled priest. As it might touch the future course of priests and bishops who now find themselves under a Menzingen interdict, it may offer a guiding principle. The three bishops, in particular, need to declare themselves. Are they going to remain in the Society, or are they going to formally sever connections with +Fellay & Co.? Once the three start making definite decisions, supportive lay folk can then move deliberately to help them, But as it stands, except for priests who have already left the Society and set up shop elsewhere, there are few Society priests, and certainly none of the bishops, who have publicly stated their future intentions regarding the situation. Perhaps after the General Chapter, they'll all be clear about what they have to do.
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| Posted Jun 26, 2012, 2:39 pm |
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