What
is Catholic Traditionalism? Under what historical and cultural
circumstances has it appeared? Why do some devout, knowledgeable
Catholics embrace the paradoxical position that remaining true to
Tradition entails deserting the official, traditional structure of
the Church? Most importantly, what steps can be taken to help restore
unity in the Body of Christ?
Matthew
Arnold, a Catholic convert, answers these and other questions about
Catholic Traditionalism. His moving first-hand account powerfully
demonstrates how a faithful Catholic's legitimate desire for a
reverently celebrated liturgy led him to tolerate the irregular
situation of Holy Mass celebrated validly, but illicitly, outside the
diocesan structure. His compelling testimony also explores how the
licit celebration of the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, also known
as the Traditional Latin Mass, can have a positive impact on the life
and the liturgy of the Church.
Told
in the context of Arnold's personal witness and spiritual journey,
this book concisely documents the century-long movement to reform the
liturgy. This candid, poignant, and often humorous book exposes the
spiritual peril at the heart of radical Traditionalism while
remaining compassionate toward the legitimate aspirations of
Traditional Catholics.
Product
Details:
- Paperback
- 176
pages
- Size:
5.25” x 8”