Pints With Aquinas

The SSPX, Filipinos, and Blue Haired Women | Livestream

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Aug 25, 2025
The speaker reflects on a recent SSPX mass in Vienna, discussing its legitimacy and their personal faith journey. They share insights from their travels, emphasizing kindness in public discourse and the importance of community. Engaging with Filipino culture, they explore the intersection of theology and philosophy, touching on masculinity and identity. The conversation includes gentle encouragement for loved ones to seek confession and wise guidance on navigating scrupulosity. Sprinkled with humor, it’s a mix of deep reflections and engaging stories.
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Attending An SSPX Chapel In Vienna

  • Matt Fradd visited an SSPX chapel in Vienna, attended confession and Latin Mass, and found the liturgy beautiful.
  • He remained unsure about SSPX canonical status and highlighted conflicting expert opinions and local context as factors in choices about attending.
INSIGHT

Context Shapes Decisions On Canonical Disputes

  • When trusted experts disagree, personal context must guide decisions about irregular canonical situations like the SSPX.
  • Fradd stresses geographical realities (e.g., poorer liturgical options in Europe) as valid factors in choosing where to attend Mass.
INSIGHT

Appearance As Symptom Of Deeper Loss

  • Fradd defends his critique of modern church aesthetics and blue-haired styles as expressions of self-hatred and loss of identity.
  • He links ugly church renovations and radical personal appearance changes as symptoms of rejecting true beauty and belonging.
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