Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
“If you blame the Latin Mass for dissent, you’re necessarily claiming the Latin Mass is harmful — and that’s something the Church can never say.”
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When Catholic commentator Mike Lewis claimed that Traditional Latin Mass communities are “not in communion” with the wider Church, he crossed a serious line. In this video, I respond directly to his article, correcting false claims and showing why Latin Mass Catholics are among the most faithful in belief and practice.
📖 Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Why respond to Mike Lewis
00:55 – Distinguishing TLM communities from the SSPX
02:50 – False quotations and slander
03:33 – Traditionalists and Stereotypes
04:13 – Latin Mass goers are not in communion?
05:05 – Blame the spokespeople
07:09 – The real data on belief among TLM vs. Novus Ordo Catholics
09:20 – The double standard
10:24 – Benedict XVI’s defense of Latin Mass
10:55 – The logical fallacy of blaming the liturgy for dissent
12:15 – A call for charity, honesty, and integrity in debate
Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: pauljernberg.com
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“If you blame the Latin Mass for dissent, you’re necessarily claiming the Latin Mass is harmful — and that’s something the Church can never say.”
Sponsor: catholicmatch.com
Join the Community: brianholdsworth.ca/help
When Catholic commentator Mike Lewis claimed that Traditional Latin Mass communities are “not in communion” with the wider Church, he crossed a serious line. In this video, I respond directly to his article, correcting false claims and showing why Latin Mass Catholics are among the most faithful in belief and practice.
📖 Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Why respond to Mike Lewis
00:55 – Distinguishing TLM communities from the SSPX
02:50 – False quotations and slander
03:33 – Traditionalists and Stereotypes
04:13 – Latin Mass goers are not in communion?
05:05 – Blame the spokespeople
07:09 – The real data on belief among TLM vs. Novus Ordo Catholics
09:20 – The double standard
10:24 – Benedict XVI’s defense of Latin Mass
10:55 – The logical fallacy of blaming the liturgy for dissent
12:15 – A call for charity, honesty, and integrity in debate
Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: pauljernberg.com
Podcast Version: brianholdsworth.libsyn.com
