Michael Davies has written a letter to member associations of Una Voce asking for letters to be sent to Cardinal Arinze in support of the Tridentine mass. It appears that Rome is considering something major, possibly a public statement confirming that every priest has a right to use the traditional rite when he chooses. It appears that this step will be more likely if as many academics, public figures, musicians and authors as possible write the Cardinal saying why they love the traditional mass and wish to see it freely celebrated. Davies suggests that others can write as well.
He makes three very important points:
- “No petitions should be sent.” [Apparently, the emphasis should be on quality more than quantity.]
- “It is imperative that these letters explain the merits of the Traditional Mass and the reasons for our attachment to it.”
- “Under NO circumstances should the letters contain ANY criticism of the 1970 Missal as THIS WOULD BE COUNTER-PRODUCTIVE.” [Emphasis added.]
I’ll be drafting a letter and will post it. If others want to do the same, Cardinal Arinze’s address is:
His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze
Congregazioni per il Culto Divino e la Disciplina dei Sacramenti
Palazzo delle Congregazioni
Piazza Pio XII, 10
00193 Roma
ITALY