Healing the SSPX Schism: A Catholic Response

The Vatican has issued a major clarification regarding the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), but what does it actually mean for those directly affected? In this episode of Godsplaining Reacts, Fr. Gregory breaks down the recent declaration, explains what constitutes formal adherence to the SSPX, and offers practical guidance for Catholics who have attended SSPX chapels or are wrestling with questions about tradition, obedience, and reconciliation. Rather than fueling controversy, the focus here is on something deeper: how Catholics can pursue holiness through communion with the Church while trusting God's providence, even when difficult sacrifices are required. Read the Vatican decree here: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/co... Read the Explanatory Note here: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/co... Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Subscribe to our channel    / godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon:   / godsplaining   Shop our merch: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Justice: Judge Rightly, Give Freely: https://a.co/d/0dx0V5AT O Sacred Banquet: Exploring the Eucharistic Mystery with Saint Thomas Aquinas: https://a.co/d/0hLdv7oU Witness: https://www.avemariapress.com/product... Training the Tongue: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/traini... Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic... St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics... Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos... Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram:   / godsplaining   Like us on Facebook:   / godsplaining   Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org