Bishop Emeritus Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, wrote in a January 28 open letter about "the attempted suppression of the Traditional Latin Mass":
"The Traditional Latin Mass has long been considered the pinnacle of reverence and a profound expression of the Church’s sacred traditions. By issuing ‘Traditionis Custodes’, which limited access to the TLM, Pope Francis alienated those who find deeper spiritual nourishment in this form of worship, and he has sought to diminish the rich liturgical heritage of the Church which fosters reverence and continuity with past generations. He has recently attacked the Traditional Latin Mass again with comments in his autobiography. This is a grave matter."
Monsignor Strickland notes that Francis’ practice of allowing "flexibility" in the liturgy [except for the Roman Rite] - such as allowing deviations by incorporating cultural preferences - has led to a lack of reverence: "It is extremely dangerous because it is the precision of the liturgy that ensures that the sacred mystery is celebrated."
Finally, Bishop Strickland writes that Francis' emphasis on "mercy" and "inclusion" at the expense of repentance diminishes the understanding of the Mass as a holy sacrifice that requires proper preparation and reverence.
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