Is their concern primarily for the "salvation of souls"? Maybe some will be concerned that Latins are led astray by the EF and traditionalist or tradition-loving priests, because their understanding of the Gospel is incorrect. That one pope permitted the wider use of the EF doesn't count as the proper exercise of authority for them -- it was a mistake, a rolling back of Vatican II. Since Francis hasn't nullified Summorum Pontificum yet, this must be somewhat of a disappointment to these liturgical progressives.
Let us assume for the moment that their understanding of the Kerygma, and how the liturgy embodies that, is correct. Are they willing to admit that their form of liturgical catechesis has not been effected? And do they concede anything to those who are critical not of the reform but its implementation and how damaging it was to the Latin faithful? Instead of trying to shout down their opposition or deprive them of the EF, shouldn't they be building up their parishes or religious communities and showing all of us how right they are? Don't tell me that is not part of their vocation, that instead they are called to pontificate through academia or mass media. That's just nonsense. If you are correct about liturgical reform, let us see your fruits.
Remnant: “Cancel the Decrees!”: High Dudgeon from Progressive Liturgists by Peter Kwasniewski
Pray Tell: Theologians Call Upon Vatican to Revoke Recent Decrees on 1962 Missal, and Why I Didn’t Sign the Petition by Anthony Ruff, OSB
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