It seems like we have been waiting for this for a loooong time. However, good things come to those who wait. The Traditional Roman Rite, which dates back at least to Pope Gelasius (enough with the canard that St. Pius V “invented” it at the Council of Trent nonsense) will be allowed to be offered by any priest, according to (Rorate Caeli Link). Also mentioned by (CNS). This is an act of justice, and perhaps the beginning of a reign of normalcy in the Church. Let us all pray for the conversion of sinners, and for our Holy Father, that he has the courage and resolve he will need to push this through.
I have always thought that if the average Catholic were allowed to see the Traditonal Liturgy in a normal parish setting, they would get “hooked”, and continue to go the Old Mass, or at the very least become cognizant of the deficiences of the Novus Ordo. Over the course of time, the Old Mass will attract more young folks to it, and will force the “Reform of the Reform” that is favored by many well meaning conservatives. Good for the Church, Win/Win.
