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Donald Lippert's avatar

Thanks for presenting the Fr Bux interview. No idea why it was cancelled. It’s balanced and reasonable.

Jay's avatar

So many NO's are "shows." It hides the glory of the Lord, his whispers to each soul.

KK's avatar

Really? and you should know you've been to them all correct?

Jay's avatar

Learn some history, bucko.

KK's avatar

I'll take reply as a NO! Get it? "no" or is it above your feeble intellect? I know my history but you stayed your limited opinion as fact.

Ann's avatar

At 80+ I saw the demise of the Latin mass in shock and hopefully now we’ll see the resurrection of this beloved Liturgy!

MMajor's avatar

This is a very encouraging interview; I pray the Holy Father is receptive and acts on these recommendations as soon as possible. Thank you Edward and Fr. Bux!

Capitan Kitty's avatar

Thanks Mr Pentin! Truly appreciated!

Praying that Pope Leo XIV will want to emulate his namesakes Leo XIII and Leo the Great, and not his strangely deficient predecessor (probably the worst since the age of Napoleon).

Ed's avatar

A tremendous article. Thanks.

Mad Dog's avatar

"He, the Lord, is “the medicine of immortality” and must be adored before being consumed. The delicate medicines are not taken but received with the utmost care. This is essential to faith in the Eucharist, more important than catechesis on Communion."

E.B.B. Frago's avatar

Having been born after vatican ii, i have only known the novus ordo. Since then i have learned of the traditional latin rite mass, the various eastern rite masses like the maronite which seems to be close to the orthodox mass (i find it strange to have the eucharist served with a spoon). I also know there are many liturgical abuses. I have seen the neocatechumenical way masses and many variations of novus ordo masses. The first mass was the last supper, i surmise. I don't know how that was celebrated except by what was described in the gospels (like john the beloved being able to recline at Jesus's bosom during the meal). I guess it's the Holy Spirit's call what qualifies as the "genuine" way to worship. How is the Holy Spirit moving within the Church to have peace and unity among us Christians?

adrienneep's avatar

You are correct that the first Mass was the Last Supper, which the Church celebrates as Holy Thursday at Easter. But the Holy Spirit does not exactly qualify the Masses. The one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church does! This was the Church handed down to Peter when Jesus Christ gave him the keys to the Kingdom. And that sacrifice has been going on ever since then. Absolutely amazing. Are you Catholic?

E.B.B. Frago's avatar

Yes, I am Catholic! I'm sorry it did not come across more clearly, but I do struggle to see how the Holy Spirit is working within the one, holy, catholic, apostolic Church, especially how the Church is in recent history.

Mike G's avatar

I doubt very much the Holy Spirit is confined to a liturgy celebrated in a defunct language. I thank God for the ability to participate in Mass in my native tongue. I also suspect liturgies celebrated in local dialects have been a boon to growth of the Catholic faith in Africa and Asia, for instance.

E.B.B. Frago's avatar

I agree that the Holy Spirit is not confined to a specific liturgy. Sacramental graces flow even through flawed individuals. But I think the growth of faith in those persecuted areas have more to do with knowing what the sacrifice of the mass means. If we understand what our Lord's sacrifice means within the context of the mass, it can be celebrated in any language and we can still appreciate its significance.

adrienneep's avatar

The Church remains the beautiful bride of Christ, the same yesterday, today, and forever. Sinful individuals within that may not be.

Mike G's avatar

Amen, I think you nailed it.

Fred Johnson's avatar

As my philosopher friend says, “ I could agree with you, but then we’d both be wrong.”

Patricia Miller's avatar

No need to suspect, mike g; much has been researched and evidence is ample. I suggest you begin with any one of Dr. Peter Kwasniewski’s many books.

KK's avatar

I'm confused as to your reply. Of what is he suspicious?

Patricia Miller's avatar

“ I also suspect liturgies celebrated in local dialects have been a boon to growth of the Catholic faith in Africa and Asia, for instance.”

-mike g.

Mark DeLaurentis's avatar

You may have lost the powers that be at the comment “psychiatric problem“ which I found hilarious and absolutely very likely true

When you poke the hornet nest, prepare to feel the sting which you did, but in very good spirits

I have said on multiple occasions that Edward Penton would make an excellent pope

Aemilia Latin's avatar

Thank you Mr Haynes, I am so happy to read this.

marlene's avatar

awesome article.

Aprendiz67 M.'s avatar

Vatican II created a cocktail like of mass celebration. Every church I go, and being in more then 15, the priest has his style, it's all about pleasing the money givers, souk? Another story. There's no respect for the Lord, It's His house, but no one care about his laws and rules. I know I'm being little over the edge here, but some masses iare very hard to concentrate and pray.

A Concerned Catholic's avatar

Well he can always come to substack or start a small website. Better to report through independent journalists though like Pentin or Montagna. That could also work

KK's avatar

Now that ladies and gents is how you frame your argument with scriptural evidence. Now he has piqued my interest. (NO Catholic here) I'd have i questioned him further and pressed him on the failure question? Is he suggesting the NO mass has failed? By what metrics is he basing failure. And I'm not being critical here he has my genuine curiosity and I am willing to delve further. Great article. Now to acquire the book.

Barbara's avatar

Thank you very much for presenting this very interesting interview.