Summorum Pontificum @Three

Three years ago today, the decree Summorum Pontificum was issued, removing restrictions from the celebration of the Traditional form of the Roman Mass (also known as "The Old Mass," or "The Tridentine Mass," or erroneously as "The Mass of All Time," inasmuch as EVERY valid Mass transcends time at the moment of consecration, you big dummy!). Anyway, the Holy See was expected to engage in an evaluation of the effects of the decree just three years after. It's getting about time ...

On that cheery note, click here. For an analysis from a bunch of hotheads in the combox at Rorate Caeli, click here. For an analysis from a bunch of hotheads with cooler heads amongst them in the combox at WDTPRS, click here. For a reflection from Damien Thompson of the Telegraph, click here.

Yeah, I know. “Wow, Mister Black Hat Guy. You’re the one stop for all our Summorum Pontificum needs.” Ah, my little minions, 'tis the least I could do.
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