Author Topic: Bishop Williamsons Appeal (Read 59134 times)

hollingsworth · « **Reply #200 on:** August 14, 2011, 03:15:56 PM »

Matthew:

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I can say with confidence that it seems "they" are looking for a different kind of seminarian (and hence, a different kind of priest) post-Bishop Williamson. They are looking for less fiery, less eccentric, less "choleric" or leader-type individuals. That is my personal experience and opinion. Take it for what it's worth.

Those are the kinds of priests we encounter at our chapel. So I think you're right on. They want priests who either know little about what is going on in the present world politically and socially, or don't care. They keep their heads down, deliver innocuous milktoast sermons and hope they can pass through the present crisis without gathering too much negative attention or publicity.

JPaul · « **Reply #201 on:** August 14, 2011, 05:08:42 PM »

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I can only speak from my own personal experience.

I was in the American SSPX seminary for 3 years plus 1 semester.

We learned all the truth about the Jews, mostly from one professor -- Bishop Williamson.

I was blessed to imbibe his wisdom for 3 years.

I wouldn't say that every SSPX priest is like Bishop Williamson, unfortunately. Some don't say anything one way or the other about the Jews, so one tends to give them the benefit of the doubt.

I can say with confidence that it seems "they" are looking for a different kind of seminarian (and hence, a different kind of priest) post-Bishop Williamson. They are looking for less fiery, less eccentric, less "choleric" or leader-type individuals. That is my personal experience and opinion. Take it for what it's worth.

Matthew

Matthew, your first hand experience is much more valuable to understanding this confusion than all of our speculations, as it speaks directly to facts. I do agree with you, I think that they seek, dare I say it, candidates with a more "modern" generalized outlook who will in turn be more accepting of the "way that things are", and the way that they are done today.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #202 on:** August 14, 2011, 05:26:46 PM »

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Matthew, your first hand experience is much more valuable to understanding this confusion than all of our speculations, as it speaks directly to facts. I do agree with you, I think that they seek, dare I say it, candidates with a more "modern" generalized outlook who will in turn be more accepting of the "way that things are", and the way that they are done today.

And they have a nasty boot that they have no compunction about using to kick out any priests who stand up to them.

Zenith · « **Reply #203 on:** August 15, 2011, 08:21:10 AM »

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Matthew:
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I can say with confidence that it seems "they" are looking for a different kind of seminarian (and hence, a different kind of priest) post-Bishop Williamson. They are looking for less fiery, less eccentric, less "choleric" or leader-type individuals. That is my personal experience and opinion. Take it for what it's worth.

Those are the kinds of priests we encounter at our chapel. So I think you're right on. They want priests who either know little about what is going on in the present world politically and socially, or don't care. They keep their heads down, deliver innocuous milktoast sermons and hope they can pass through the present crisis without gathering too much negative attention or publicity.

:applause: Very well put! You just put into words my exact feelings and experiences of SSPX where I live.

Cristera · « **Reply #204 on:** August 15, 2011, 09:52:19 AM »

And now, there is another Priest who has left the SSPX in Argentina: Father Grosso. He has been re-ordained by Bishop De Galarreta, he was in the Mendoza priory. All the faithful has been menaced: They can't go to Father Grosso Mass...
Father Comte (prior) said that Father Grosso is Father Ceriani's chicken.
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But the faithful is angry and many of them followed father Grosso.