Italians and most Catholics seem to really appreciate the new Pope. I think Pope Benedict was great for the church. He did so many great things. I wish the Traditionalists took his invitation to come back. I hope it isn't pride keeping them away. I sometimes wonder why God does what he does. Why did we change the Mass. As my son says, the new mass tried to be cool. Kids don't go to church for the cool factor. They go for the rock factor. It is for the Truth, the stability, the goodness, the beauty. Now don't get me wrong the new mass can also be all of that when not abused by some priests. I do think, however, that the Lefebvreites, were put to the test of obedience. Instead of staying in the Church, they went the way of the protestants. Well not completely but enough to make one wonder if their pride took over instead of obeying and working from within. And now after Benedict gave them the huge olive branch of always allowing the Extraordinary Rite and their continued refusal, it makes you wonder. Pride goeth before the fall. I hope they return for their sake and ours.
On a happier note, I love the words of Pope Francis, "
DIO NON SI STANCA MAI DI PERDONARE"(God never tires of pardoning).
This really helped me see Jesus' love for us. God never tires of forgiving, we tire of asking.
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