From CWN
If only St. Athanasisus had a pollster
Posted by: Diogenes - Today 8:48 AM ET USA
The ubiquitous Father Tom Reese, formerly of America, naturally has some sound-bites prepared about the motu proprio. A few highlights:
If the pope issues a Motu proprio allowing the use of the Tridentine mass without the local bishop’s permission, he is basically saying that he does not trust the pastoral judgment of the bishops.
Hmmm. You said it, Tom. I didn't.
Other than embarrassing the bishops and pastors who have opposed wider use of the Tridentine mass, the Motu proprio will probably have little effect since public opinion polls show overwhelming support for the new liturgy among Catholics.
Opinion polls. Ah. The Tridentine Mass won't win the New Hampshire primary. Enough said. By the way Father Reese thinks that this issue has "more to do with power and politics than Latin and liturgy." But I guess you knew that by now.
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