The Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum is one dimension of Pope Benedict XVI’s larger vision for the Church, his ecclesiastical "Marshall Plan".
Why do we need the usus antiquior on a wider and more generous basis? To correct and redirect, reorient, the way we use the newer form of Mass.
For example, take a look at this photo of an ordination in Gricigliano, Italy, where the Institute of Christ the King has its HQ. The ordaining bishop is His Eminence Antonio Card. Cañizares Llovera, Archbishop of Toldeo and Primate of Spain.
Here is the singing of a Solemn Te Deum by His Eminence Ennio Card. Antonelli, Archbishop of Florence. Cardinal Llovera is also present.
This communicates something about style…. attitude. It doesn’t mean that parishes have to do this… unless they want to, of course.
Cathedrals ought to.
Quantum potest tantum aude!
