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So, there's a new term I've run into...“tradismatic.”  I came across a youtube video tonight called "Traditional Catholics vs. Charismatic Catholics w/ Fr. Mark Goring". I'll put the video at the end of my post. Check out some of the comments from the video. I... can't...even 



"I love this! I’m a traditional Catholic, but I speak charismatically. I guess call me “tradismatic.”' 

"I consider have been considering myself a tradismatic for quite a few years and I do think the church will grow if we keep the 2 together to form a solid foundation instead of opposing the 2. They go together. Praise the Lord for this introduction as faithful Catholics can be united to practice the one and only true faith."

(This is for Xavier regarding the growth of Catholicism in Africa) "In Africa, the Catholic Charismatic renewal is the main driver of growth in the Catholic church. The Catholic Charismatic renewal are more enriching and more active. Those sound in traditional Catholic teachings don't derail when they become Charismatic. I was a Catholic Charismatic renewal member for many years in Nigeria."

"I’m a charismatic catholic AND a traditionalist. The trad part came later after I did an Alpha course. What happened when they prayed over me at the Weekend Away at Alpha was that the Holy Spirit came down on me like a ton of bricks....far more powerfully than when I was originally baptized in the Holy Spirit."

"Why can't we just take the benefits of both? I was set on fire by the Charasmatic movement, but as I grow deeper with that, I also have grown a deeper love for a traditional mass with communion rails and chant. It isn't an either or question. You can do both."

"LOVE IT!! TRADISMATIC movement! I am a very traditional Catholic and very much into the Holy Spirit."

"I believe in the power of the Holy Spirit, I feel His fire and power, I have receive Gifts from Him. For me the perfect match is to be a TRADISMATIC."


If you want to read more of this ridiculousness, check out all of the comments 


  

We all received the seven gifts of the Holy Ghost at confirmation.  It is sufficient to use those gifts, rather than seeking sensible consolations.

We all received the seven gifts of the Holy Ghost at confirmation.  It is sufficient to use those gifts, rather than seeking sensible consolations.

I agree. This outpouring of the Holy Ghost they talk about knocking their socks off on retreats and stuff sounds suspicious to me. Much too dependent on feelings. This movement seems to me to be a constant chasing after sensible consolations. I don't know anything from firsthand experience, but some of this stuff almost sounds like demonic trickery to me.