The SSPX is Not the Problem

Nearly 10 years ago, my spiritual director suggested to me that I should teach a Church history class at my local parish. I asked my pastor, who thought it was a great idea. So I gave a talk once a month on a topic in Church history. Attendance was okay at first, but I noticed over time my audience was changing. A group of people, usually four or more, began coming and sitting together during my talks. One day, a young couple among them introduced themselves to me and told me they enjoyed my talks.
When I asked what parish they were from, they told me they attended St. Vincent de Paul. As it turns out, there was no parish by that name where I lived at the time; as I later learned, St. Vincent de Paul is the name of the chapel affiliated with the Society of St. Pius X. I have come to count that couple as dear friends of mine. I have also had some occasion since then to interact with other members of St. Vincent’s and a priest of the Society as well. My familiarity with the Society is …