For the Love of the Church

There are plenty of books out there that state the traditionalist position more clearly and more in-depth. But this book does something different in that it provides a strong sense of balance and stability. Something that often happens to people who come into tradition is that they face the infamous "New trad syndrome". They realize that they have been misled on so many things and so end up resisting and doubting everything which often leads to adopting baseless positions based on emotion, rather than on reason. His Excellency here provides great answers on why the SSPX exists which, if grasped, prevents this. He then branches this out and gives so many insights as to the spiritual nature of the Society and it's mission, along with very practical questions. The book is interesting in that it really is like having an in-depth conversation with the Bishop. The interviewer does a great job of asking broad but specific questions that allows Bishop Fellay to give great insights yet answer the question directly.

The reason that I think this book is great to give to those new to tradition is that it is a window into what the SSPX is really like. It's starts at a fundamental level, but doesn't get bogged down, it allows the reader to see the spiritual and practical nature of the SSPX which I think many people who are hostile to the SSPX never really see.

I love this book and I wish Bishop Fellay would write more, I read the book in one or two sittings I was so interested.