Expert: Fr. Michael - 7/2/2011

Question
i have recently left the novus ordo however, my former parish holds a pro life prayer vigil where they say the rosery outside an abortion clinic. they also hold numerous other activities.

can i take part in these events and if so to what extent? id like to be involved in pro life.

Answer
The general principle is to consider the Novus Ordo sect as a Protestant group.  If it were a Methodist or Presbyterian group that was conducting the vigil and prayers, would you go?  Probably not.

In your particular case, it would seem even more prudent to avoid the Novus Ordo altogether.  First, for the safety of your own soul, as you expose yourself to the occasion of sin in recidivism.  Second, for the scandal it would cause others who would see you as approving the Novus Ordo.

There may be other groups without objectionable connections to false religious sects that you could join.  Or there are groups forwarding other excellent causes.  You might want to check into one of the organizations (such as SNAP) that work to protect the lives of children raped by Novus Ordo presbyters, bishops, and cardinals and abetted their head in Rome.