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Offline Jovita

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Old Catholics
« on: May 22, 2017, 12:16:03 PM »
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  • Not the gray haired variety, the group that disagreed with V1. Husband and I have an old friend who was raised in an Old Catholic family. He is a tortured soul, literally. He attends a NO parish with his NO wife and children. They attend the monthly high solemn Latin Mass. 

    I just met another person, a little older, who was raised Old Catholic. He is now an Eastern Orthodox (married) priest, the whole family converted. 

    I find it curious how one man has struggled to remain Catholic and another has given up. 

    Unfortunately, I now find myself unable to attend my Eastern Catholic church and find the local NO church disrupting my senses. The EO priest I mentioned above suggested an sspx community an hour away, but admits they have mass at an irregular hour (early evening). So I am back on the fence, receiving crumbs (antidoron). 

    I attended both the NO mass and the EO Divine liturgy this Sunday. The contrast was haunting. The EO Acapella hymns, the incense, and the bread I am allowed to eat warmed my starving soul. I was greeted by a host of saints (icons) and my patron saint. 

    All I can say is, Lord come quickly, we are starving.


    Offline songbird

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    Re: Old Catholics
    « Reply #1 on: May 22, 2017, 05:09:09 PM »
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  • St. Stephens Byzatine Rite?  In Phx?


    Offline congaudeant

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    Re: Old Catholics
    « Reply #2 on: May 23, 2017, 09:48:49 AM »
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  • I've been to many Eastern Rite Catholic Masses, or Liturgies, as I think they are properly called. There are many Catholics, disgusted with the novus ordo, who have become Eastern Rite adherents.
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    Offline Jovita

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    Re: Old Catholics
    « Reply #3 on: May 23, 2017, 12:44:17 PM »
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  • I am one. I would not say I am disgusted with the NO, it's just it does not reflect my Catholic faith. I am a stranger there. I do not know who these people are going through the motions like frogs in a tepid pot that will soon boil.

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    Re: Old Catholics
    « Reply #4 on: May 23, 2017, 12:54:26 PM »
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  • If you are at peace attending the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, then maybe you are meant to be there for it, and not to worry about the others at the novus ordo.
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    Re: Old Catholics
    « Reply #5 on: May 23, 2017, 01:07:15 PM »
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  • I am one. I would not say I am disgusted with the NO, it's just it does not reflect my Catholic faith. I am a stranger there. I do not know who these people are going through the motions like frogs in a tepid pot that will soon boil.
    That is because it is not Catholic and your soul knows it.

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    As Fr Paul Wickens would say: "RUN...
    « Reply #6 on: May 24, 2017, 01:38:35 AM »
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  • don't walk, away from the Novus Ordo."

    If the Novus Ordo (in Latin, with bells and smells) is not the Abomination of Desolation spoken of by Daniel the prophet, it is a close runner up.  If you cannot get to Mass, say your Rosary in front of you icons, and learn to sing Gregorian Chant.  Icons and Chant... instant chapel, just add Holy Water...

    Meanwhile: Love your Rosary.  It is your Mass, Your Office, your Rule, and your Enclosure...

    regards,
    Our Lady of Fatima Pray for us you are our only hope!