Author Topic: Assist in novus ordo funeral? (Read 2679 times)

Croix de Fer · « **on:** October 22, 2011, 03:17:17 PM »

My grandmother's health is getting worse as time passes. I'm the only person in my family that assists in a Tridentine Latin Mass. Should I attend or not attend a novus ordo funeral? What if I'm asked to be a pallbearer? I don't ever want to attend a novus ordo mass again, but I don't want to hurt family members who will inevitably ask me to assist in the funeral/mass when the time comes for my grandma's funeral.

ServantOfTheAlmighty · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:27:33 PM »

Don't do it. You shouldn't compromise your Faith due to heretical and modern social expectation just because it's the popular thing to do.

ServusSpiritusSancti · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:29:35 PM »

The SSPX says that you can attend Novus Ordo funerals provided you don't participate. But being a pallbearer would be considered participating so you definitely shouldn't do that. I recommend asking a Traditional priest if possible.

LordPhan · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:38:50 PM »

Quote from: SpiritusSanctus

The SSPX says that you can attend Novus Ordo funerals provided you don't participate. But being a pallbearer would be considered participating so you definitely shouldn't do that. I recommend asking a Traditional priest if possible.

this is good advice

Vladimir · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2011, 12:26:32 PM »

What happened to filial piety?