While We Wait -- Some Level-Setting:

While we wait for official response from the SSPX to the Vatican on the "Preamble," it would serve us well to do some level-setting, as we continue to see accusations in the blogosphere against the SSPX that pre-date the 21st Century and, unfortunately, continue to spread like a disease. While most of Rorate's readers will probably respond with a triumphant "duh" to the following, this can still be useful for our modern-leaning brethren, or those new to tradition:

1.) The SSPX is not in schism
2.) You can attend SSPX Masses and it is NOT a sin
3.) You may put money in the collection basket
4.) It does fulfill your Sunday obligationAlthough there are numerous letters from the PCED explaining this, I will link here for reference, because the commentary around it is superb (keep in mind this was written before the excommunications were lifted).

As Al Gore would say, concerning the points above, "the debate is over," so let's move on to the future.

Those of you who pretend to be more in communion with Rome than the SSPX, then go to the left of Rome and make claims of schism and the invalidity of their Masses, are the ones truly dancing a schismatic line and thwarting the will of the Holy Father. (Rorate Caeli:here)