An Alternative

Every aspect of education in India was considered to be a path of Yoga: music, dance, art, architecture, astronomy, literature, medicine, mathematics, psychology, philosophy. Based on yogic disciplines, dharmic values and meditation. This Yoga of Education must be revived.

— Dr David Frawley (@davidfrawleyved) June 30, 2021

"Ubi Caritas"

🚨 YouTube premiere!
We love this brand new 'Ubi Caritas' by #MichaelJohnTrotta🎶#tenebrae #choir #choral #singing #BrandNew #passion #precision https://t.co/PGDRjNWG3p

— Tenebrae Choir (@TenebraeChoir) June 29, 2021

More Rumors About the Abolition of SP

URGENT: The Abolition of Summorum Pontificum could come within days or weeks — declarations from Bishops and Cardinals https://t.co/c0emrupVME

— Rorate Caeli (@RorateCaeli) June 30, 2021

May God Grant Him Many Years

As Benedict XVI Celebrates 70 Years as a Priest, a Homily He Gave on the Priesthood | National Catholic Register @NCRegister https://t.co/EgxYddKQTQ

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) June 29, 2021

Irenaeus says: It's correct that man is supposed to become like God & can't rest until he has attained the freedom of sonship—that alone can be the freedom appropriate for him; that alone can be his redemption...
--Joseph Ratzingerhttps://t.co/IwmZ3OzBP7

— Church Life Journal (@ChurchLifeND) June 29, 2021

A Latin on Peter's Confession

Friends, today’s Gospel spells out the importance of Peter’s confession. For it is upon this inspired confession that the Church is built. Not on popular opinion, and not on personal holiness. It is built upon the inspired authority of Peter.https://t.co/2GLGKhmJlN pic.twitter.com/RUodhYEfSb

— Bishop Robert Barron (@BishopBarron) June 29, 2021

Reading it as referring exclusively to the bishop of Rome, when others would read Peter's confession as applying to all bishops, and not just all bishops, but possibly the laity as well. After all, Christ is the Rock, and Peter participates in the Rock who is Christ through faith.

Not an Actual Photo

We’ve caught a black hole devouring a neutron star for the first time https://t.co/pvqNX2sXNm pic.twitter.com/Cu2jc8vvlF

— New Scientist (@newscientist) June 29, 2021

But will this be acknowledged by low-intelligence readers?

Salve Regina

The Salve Regina (Hail Holy Queen) sung by the friars of the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. https://t.co/0SgTm1Du0a

— Dominican Friars Foundation (@dominicanfriars) June 28, 2021

Great Reset Language

Pope Francis welcomed a delegation from Ecumenical Patriarchate Bartholomew I of Constantinople on Monday, urging Orthodox and Catholic faithful to not “squander” the “dramatic crisis” caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.https://t.co/ywA4bfWIl5

— Crux (@Crux) June 28, 2021

Latinization

Pope Francis has urged Holy Land Catholics to “be the salt of your lands” as their bishops consecrated the Middle East to the Holy Family. https://t.co/sJP0Tmk6x4

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) June 27, 2021

Msgr. Bux Interview

++ INTERVISTA A #BUX ++ «#Messa in LATINO, contributo all'#unità dei #cristiani» ++ « Messa in #FORMA STRAORDINARIA non può fermarsi: è il segno della rinascita del #sacro nei cuori. Ed è un contributo all'unità dei cristiani»... https://t.co/976MaJ6Rxy

— la nuova BQ (@lanuovaBQ) June 25, 2021

Did Anyone Not Expect This Spin?

Pope Francis encouraged the German Catholic Church to continue on its controversial “Synodal Way,” Bishop Georg Bätzing has said after a private audience at the Vatican.https://t.co/0N7eU0onRa

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) June 24, 2021

And of course Francis won't release a statement to deny it.

Ralph Martin's A Church in Crisis

Tremendously important book. pic.twitter.com/kBIChQdEtR

— Benedict Kiely (@benedict_kiely) June 24, 2021

There Is No Feast of the Nativity of St. Joseph

June 24th is the solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Here are five quotes to help you get to know the man of whom Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist.” https://t.co/LtoLRJiOOH

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) June 23, 2021

Yelena Popovic's Movie on St. Nektarios of Aegina

Man of God, written and directed by Yelena Popovic, focuses on the unjust persecutions and humiliations that follow Bishop Nektarios, venerated as Saint Nektarios of Aegina in the Eastern Orthodox Church.https://t.co/qXGdYQInBI

— Catholic World Report (@cworldreport) June 22, 2021

CWR Dispatch

Venus Techtonics?

There’s something geologically strange happening on Venus—and it could mean the planet is alive. https://t.co/GU5ltGRR4X

— MIT Technology Review (@techreview) June 22, 2021

A Statement from the Cardinal Archpriest of St. Peter Basilica

VATICAN—Months after a directive was issued through the Vatican Secretariat of State, @HolySeePress has released an Italian statement from the new Cardinal Archpriest of the Basilica.

Note the clear emphasis on the desire to respect the Moto Proprio Summorum Pontificum. pic.twitter.com/WraxNioVmv

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) June 22, 2021

London Oratory Schola Sings Compline

This evening we share a recording Compline sung by the London Oratory Schola for the Church Music Association of America. Join other members of the @musicasacra virtual Sacred Music Colloquium at 9.55pm ET tonight in the USA or watch here in your own time. https://t.co/94dFogqgi0

— L.O.S. Schola (@OratorySchola) June 22, 2021

Another Kakistocratic Appointment

Cardinal Tobin of Newark Appointed Member of Vatican’s Highest Court https://t.co/F6iAUvK5hk @cnalive

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) June 21, 2021

This morning, #PopeFrancis appointed four Americans to positions on the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura. What's that you ask? Find out here: https://t.co/Wn7k2QYTbc

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) June 21, 2021

To What End?

After Six Years’ Resistance, Pope Francis Gets His Synodal Way for Italy | National Catholic Register https://t.co/Ln0ASMMh3W @NCRegister

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) June 21, 2021

Geneaology Established Properly?

So it is now clear that Locke knew and admired Hobbes. This may well mean that Leo Strauss was essentially right to see a continuity between the too and so Hobbes as a key founder of liberalism. (Nigel Biggar take note re his reaction to my reading of him.) https://t.co/O7v7ayL9qk

— john milbank (@johnmilbank3) June 20, 2021

Latins Have Replaced the Forerunner

“The greatest male Saint who ever lived was not a deacon, not a priest, not a bishop, not a pope, not a hermit, not a monk. He was a husband, father, and a worker.” - St. Josemaria Escriva pic.twitter.com/SFDox7h1Du

— Sachin Jose (@Sachinettiyil) June 20, 2021

The Political Philosophy of the European City

I had to pick it up from the Post Office, but it was worth it: I received today the author's copies from Rowman and Littlefield of my book
"The Political Philosophy of the European City." https://t.co/7BDRQfNf4y
I am now assured it's a real object. Next Q: will it have readers? pic.twitter.com/XIJgUJ8DZz

— Ferenc Hörcher (@HorcherF) June 18, 2021

Bissera Pentcheva Lecture

Professor Pentcheva’s lecture https://t.co/4IY3wHIPz7

— Alexander Lingas (@ALLingas) June 18, 2021

Cupich Promoting His Version of the Gospel

The 'Amoris laetitia' controversy roared back Wednesday, when Cardinal Blase Cupich asked why a USCCB marriage doc seemed not to reflect controversial aspects of Pope Francis' text.

The cardinal was not reassured by answers, and debate will follow.https://t.co/eAJXeJU7SS

— JD Flynn (@jdflynn) June 17, 2021

Plato, the Noble Pagan

This is the first time I see this. This is amazing. Not knowing Greek, I never knew what was written on these scrolls https://t.co/mqSQXketjN

— Jonathan Pageau (@PageauJonathan) June 17, 2021

Fr. Edward Henderson on Matins

A fascinating article by our own Fr. Edward Henderson on the usage of Matins in the OCA: https://t.co/d51I0417LZ

— Diocese of the West; Orthodox Church in America (@dowoca) June 17, 2021

A Return to Mysticism?

Reappropriating the Mystery and Meaning of Salvation in Christ
by Robert Imbelli of @BostonCollege via @leodelo2
https://t.co/QTDgU2L1E6 #wednesdaythought #CatholicTwitter #Wednesdayvibe #Catholic #WednesdayMotivation #religion #theology

— Church Life Journal (@ChurchLifeND) June 16, 2021

Various spiritual writers and theologians have been praised as being precursors of Vatican II in calling for the return of the Christian faithful to the pursuit of holiness. But was a synod the appropriate means for trying to implement such a reform? A centralized system cannot help but look for a centralized solution; was a better way possible? Are there too many human obstacles to the action of the Holy Spirit, especially in the form of ecclesial power structures?

Why, Indeed?

Why is a French Catholic Archdiocese Expelling the FSSP? | National Catholic Register https://t.co/tNdHYmaBMn @Solena_Tad @NCRegister

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) June 17, 2021

Projecting unto St. Joseph

Whet your political-theological appetite: Joseph is traditionally opposed to Herod, as the Just Man is opposed to the Tyrant; Joseph reveals fatherhood as a fundamental political and spiritual form, passing on the line of David beyond biological descent.

— New Polity (@PostliberalTho1) June 16, 2021

What do we know of the virtues or example of St. Joseph? Nothing. We can know something about the virtues of Christ by participating in Him; what knowledge can we have of St. Joseph, about whom (and the Theotokos as well) so little was written, even if one considers the apocrypha. One can only project what thinks are the virtues of a man and of a woman unto them, and what if one's understanding of masculine and feminine excellences are incorrect? It becomes a form of creating a false authority to justify one's assumptions - a form of circular reasoning.

Thomism and Intelligent Design

Pat Flynn and Stephen Meyer Talk Thomism and Intelligent Design https://t.co/HBGS1EJjjf via @idthefuture @StephenCMeyer @TomGilsonAuthor @DrJayRichards

— Jonathan Witt (@JonathanRWitt) June 16, 2021

Who WIll Put an End to This?

Instead of strenghtening core competencies like prayer, wisdom, mysticism, meaning of life, vocation, #German #bishops are fixated on #sexuality.
They fail to talk with passion about the Eucharist and Christ - but about #sex they do talk without end. That is telling. #Catholic https://t.co/ZzHFFVdtQl

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) June 16, 2021

Josquin des Prez

Here's a great piece on Josquin by the ever-illuminating @alexrossmusic! https://t.co/u10OtFLomv

— Stile Antico (@stileantico) June 14, 2021

Michael Gorman Lecture

Listen to IHE Fellow Michael Gorman's most recent Thomistic Institute lecture! https://t.co/Pk5PEQbQfi

— IHE (@HumanEcologyCUA) June 15, 2021

Syriac at Notre Dame

#Syriac is back @NotreDame @ArtsLettersND - my new colleague Jeff Wickes ... #theology #religion #religiousstudies https://t.co/3gjN62Bpcg

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) June 15, 2021

A New Book on the Theology of St. Maximos the Confessor

Happy to say that @UNDPress has officially accepted my book manuscript for publication. Title: "The Whole Mystery of Christ: Creation as Incarnation in Maximus the Confessor." Dates etc. to come as available.

— Jordan Daniel Wood (@JordanW41069857) June 14, 2021

Marco Tosatti on the Latest Act by Francis

The Pope Muzzles the Movements: The Only Surprise Is That He Has Only Done It Now. https://t.co/wRqyFGZ8Xf

— Marco Tosatti (@MarcoTosatti) June 14, 2021

Interview with Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P.

Father Thomas Joseph White talks about his recent appointment as rector of the Angelicum, vibrant spiritual life in Rome, & in engaging w/others “in the light of Christ & the Catholic intellectual tradition.”@pficnews @_Angelicum @opeast
via @EdwardPentinhttps://t.co/KRUsN2AHgI

— National Catholic Register (@NCRegister) June 14, 2021

Father Thomas Joseph White On Leading the Angelicum, Vocations, and the Hillbilly Thomists | National Catholic Register https://t.co/neN0GXPz5o @NCRegister

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) June 14, 2021

The Psalter

The entire psalter can be found chanted here. This is part one, but there are three more parts that include the entirety of the Psalter. Great for car rides and sleeping.

Watch "The Psalter (LXX) Part 1" on YouTube https://t.co/ElYqD9z2vJ

— Veronica (@MaryAnd34247622) June 11, 2021

A Vote of Confidence in Marx's Agenda?

#Cardinal #Marx seems to understand the Holy Father's refusal to accept his resignation as permission to introduce the "Reformation" in his diocese - reminds me of 1525. https://t.co/j8dthA8Lsb

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) June 12, 2021

"Beneath Thy Protection"

'Beneath Thy Protection' is a Christian hymn and prayer. It is the oldest known Marian prayer and the oldest preserved extant hymn to Mary as Theotokos.
In the video, the chant is performed by the Monastic Choir of St Elisabeth Convent. https://t.co/JzeLBtTZ3j

— St Elisabeth Convent. Orthodox Life And Chants (@StElisabethConv) June 11, 2021

"Nesciens Mater"

Here is a setting of Nesciens mater by Antoine de Févin, recorded in the Lady Chapel at Ely Cathedral. https://t.co/kaOxxzEhqr

— The Gesualdo Six (@TheGesualdoSix) June 12, 2021

The Crypt of Holy Sophrony the Athonite

The crypt of St. Sophrony the Athonite in Essex, England

Icons of St. Sophrony and St. Silouan praying at the feet of Christ pic.twitter.com/aBSx6hA2GT

— Timothy Honeycutt (@AudioScribeOW) June 10, 2021

The Ascension of Our Lord

"In the Ascension resides the meaning and the fullness of Christ’s Resurrection." --Fr. Georges Florovsky https://t.co/UmvjdVvYs8

Blessed Feast! pic.twitter.com/wMRa5giIdv

— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) June 10, 2021

Jonathan Pageau on the Mark of Cain

To understand the Mark of the Beast we must understand the mark of Cain, and his role in perpetuating Adam and Eve's fall into duality. We can understand this duality in the sense of separation between oneself and everything else... Full video: https://t.co/rIvOi71zkt pic.twitter.com/oXmZAd8f7k

— Jonathan Pageau (@PageauJonathan) June 9, 2021

Fr. Lawrence Farley's Book on Feminism

This important work deals with the questions and challenges which feminism presents to the traditional Orthodox Faith. Buy now: https://t.co/HmZgAG6CvT pic.twitter.com/wVuYIzH2CE

— SVS Press (@SVSPress) June 9, 2021

Temple Used in Ostrov Burns Down

Wooden church from famous movie The Island (Ostrov) burns downhttps://t.co/zspxwe849d

The building stood on the shore of the White Sea Bay. It became a tourist attraction after it was featured in "The Island", which was an international success when released in 2005. pic.twitter.com/arwHV4Volp

— Orthodox Christianity (@Orthodoxy2019) June 9, 2021

I Will Have to Read the Actual Condemnation of Action Française

Namely, the sympathies that the greater part of French Catholic intellectuals (Maritain, many of the Thomist philosophers, Bernanos etc.) harbored for the Action Française until it was condemned; the attitude of Italian Catholic culture towards Fascism; …

— Augusto Del Noce (@AugustoDelNoce) June 11, 2021

Was there actual heresy involved?

The Latest from Marco Tosatti

La Messa Tridentina Avversata: Minaccia Clericalismo e Culto della Personalità. https://t.co/JuSGTTzAn0

— Marco Tosatti (@MarcoTosatti) June 11, 2021

Yes, That Is What St. Thomas Claims

But is that correct? Was recapitulation a choice? Or was suffering necessary for the New Creation?

Aquinas argues that God could have saved the world by other means, yet He chose to redeem us through suffering for many reasons; one of them being that His suffering teaches us the gravity of human sin & the intensity of divine love.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. pic.twitter.com/n7O7OsslgS

— Thomistic Institute (@ThomisticInst) June 11, 2021

Tenebrae Choir

🇷🇺We love the rich, deep sounds in #Russian #choral music!
Join @IsolationChoir for a #virtual singing course! Our singers will guide you through their parts, in amazing pieces by #Rachmaninov #Golovanov and #Chesnokov
Tickets 👉https://t.co/JCmnktwE1Yhttps://t.co/iRUQsc7l29

— Tenebrae Choir (@TenebraeChoir) June 11, 2021

Centenary of the Malines Conversations

This year marks the centenary of the Malines Conversations, which gave rise to the idea of an Anglicanism in communion with Rome, “united, but not absorbed.” This was an explicit concept in the development of the Ordinariates and we give thanks for the way this has been realised. https://t.co/bGYp2y1u9P

— Fr James Bradley (@FrJamesBradley) June 11, 2021

More "Representation"

Pope Francis Names New Prefect of Vatican Congregation for Clergy https://t.co/JIc3CEzHmw

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) June 11, 2021

Rome Exercising "Universal and Ordinary Jurisdiction"

There is an argument that since these ecclesial movements are international that only the bishop of Rome has the competent authority to deal with them. But perhaps there shouldn't be international ecclesial movements that are not subject to the oversight of the local ordinary -- after all, isn't that the current situation now? And if the head of a movement is found to be abusive? Then it is up to the other members of that movement to bring him to a canonical trial, with local bishops involved. Instead we have legislation from Rome to deal with a problem that should be handled at the local level first. There is nothing to Latin teaching on the papacy that guarantees that decisions made by the Roman Curia will be correct or that "Canon Law" will be legislated properly or justly. And the fact that abuses of authority by Rome do happen is an argument against Roman claims of primacy.

Vatican imposes term limits for leaders of ecclesial movements to stop ‘violations and abuses’ https://t.co/aNqSw8BRNJ

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) June 11, 2021

A Special Recording by The Sixteen

I'm in awe of new compositions by Sir James MacMillan and Will Todd of St. John Henry Newman's "God has created me to do Him some definite service,” performed today by @TheSixteen. My heart both sings and aches, as Newman's surely did! Recording here: https://t.co/VbaDuy7pra

— Patrick Reilly (@NewmanSocPres) June 10, 2021

A New Book by Scott Hahn and Benjamin Wiker

I'm happy to announce my NEW Book co-authored with Benjamin Wiker is now available for purchase!
"The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture"
Available at 👉 https://t.co/I2IgkfBjUP pic.twitter.com/OdX30lGyQr

— Scott Hahn (@DrScottHahn) June 10, 2021

Looks Good

Only a few more hours before the confer nice kicks off with Mass and the keynote given by Dr. Matthew Levering on "Newman and Döllinger." pic.twitter.com/DqmwGwhgok

— The Sacra Doctrina Project (@sacradoctrina) June 10, 2021

UND Press Sale

🚨🚨🚨 Pre-order my translation of Sergius Bulgakov, The Eucharistic Sacrifice for 40% off at UND Press's virtual table at the CTSA! https://t.co/Gl4K3zda4V

Sale lasts through June 25, and the book will be released September 15. Retweet far and wide! pic.twitter.com/ZIfHAMhPcW

— Mark Roosien (@MarkRoosien) June 9, 2021

Attending the Catholic Theological Society of America conference?

If so, purchase your copy of IHE Fellow Angela Knobel's new book "Aquinas and the Infused Moral Virtues" at 40% off! https://t.co/CGWsRAS9tJ

— IHE (@HumanEcologyCUA) June 9, 2021

The End of the Binachi Problem?

Is it the end of Bose's problems?

Italian lay monk Enzo Binachi, founder of a popular ecumenical monastery who was ordered to leave last year as a result of internal tensions within the community, has finally moved out and is now living on the outskirts of Turin.https://t.co/m8HZ3yfgMG

— Crux (@Crux) June 10, 2021

Does He Have a Solution

"That sort of clericalism is bad, my sort of clericalism is good."

Are there priests who are poor pastors and spiritual fathers because they feel entitled because of their office? Are there priests who believe them superior to the Christian faithful because of an erroneous understanding of the dignity of Holy Orders and exaggerations arising from a sacramental theology that emphases "in persona Christi"? Are there priests who have not received the necessary "integral human development" that they need in order to be men and leaders? Yes to all these questions. But what would Jorge Bergoglio know about providing a solution to any of these issues? His form of clericalism is afflicting the patriarchate of Rome, and he is blind to it.

Pope Francis: Rigid priests are a manifestation of clericalism https://t.co/f7XYtAtyRF

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) June 10, 2021

Axios

The theologian Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., has been appointed rector of the Angelicum in Rome, becoming the first American to hold the position. https://t.co/JoXv8T1VX9

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) June 10, 2021

ANNOUNCING - fr. Thomas Joseph White OP @Dominican_Order @OPEast is the New Rector Magnificus of the #ANGELICUM https://t.co/2cDhL8hJ7l pic.twitter.com/WcqRudawIf

— Angelicum (@_Angelicum) June 10, 2021

This Is Clericalism

Although agreeing with him that the clerical abuse crisis a “catastrophe,” Pope Francis rejected the resignation presented to him by German Cardinal Reinhard Marx as archbishop of the archdiocese of Munich.https://t.co/RxyXY2kgSA

— Crux (@Crux) June 10, 2021

John 17 Movement

“Together in love, we Christians can change the world, we can change ourselves, because God is Love!” @Pontifex https://t.co/cJYisEWrFg

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) June 9, 2021

Intro:

THIS CENTURY, WE ARE SENSING THAT GOD IS SOVEREIGNLY VISITING HIS PEOPLE WITH A FRESH OPTIMISM AND DESIRE FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH. This is A UNITY NOT BASED ON UNIFORMITY OF DOCTRINE AND PRACTICE, BUT RATHER A RECONCILIATION of relationships CALLING US BACK TO JESUS’ PRAYER IN THE 17TH CHAPTER OF JOHN’S GOSPEL—THAT HIS FOLLOWERS WOULD BE ONE. THAT PRAYER, WE BELIEVE, EXPRESSES THE CLEAR PURPOSE OF SALVATION. SIN’S GOAL IS DIVISION, ENDING WITH EACH OF US BEING ALONE, SEPARATED FROM OUR CREATOR AND EACH OTHER. SALVATION’S GOAL IS TO BRING US INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY BACK INTO HARMONY WITH OUR CREATOR AND EACH OTHER. DISPLAYING THAT HARMONY IS A MAJOR PART OF THE CHURCH’S CALL. IT IS OUR SENSE THAT AWARENESS IS ALREADY AND WILL CONTINUE TO TAKE CENTER STAGE DURING THIS CENTURY. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS STIRRING AT THIS MOMENT, CAUSING A FAITH TO RISE IN THE LORD’S PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, REMINDING US OF JESUS’ WORDS TO HIS FIRST DISCIPLES, “YOU KNOW THE SAYING, IT’S FOUR MONTHS BETWEEN PLANTING AND HARVEST, BUT I TELL YOU WAKE UP, THE HARVEST IS NOW.” (JOHN 4:35)”

But there is no salvation without following God's commandments, and His commandments are part of doctrine, as well as the truth of the Incarnation and many other truths. How can there not be agreement on these? And if they concede that there must be this agreement, then how can they allow such a lie to be printed as Christian?

Universal Teacher and Universal Pastor

But is it really his to appropriate in the name of the Church Universal, as if he had the authority to do so, rather than being a bishop recognizing that the prayer is a valuable part of a Christian tradition that is useful for all?

At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis encouraged busy Catholics to say the “Jesus Prayer” throughout the day. https://t.co/AqAPlZ0cDl

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) June 9, 2021

The Friendly Geist Doesn't Approve

TFW the German Synodal Way has lost Cardinal Kasper... https://t.co/Fx3dXgI3DK

— Professor Pecknold (@ccpecknold) June 9, 2021

Catherine Pakaluk on Edith Stein

Spotify—https://t.co/DQZ19GfstZ.
SoundCloud—https://t.co/F8brJKrldt.
Apple Podcasts—https://t.co/NuI8nzPK6Z.

— Thomistic Institute (@ThomisticInst) June 9, 2021

The Anniversary of the Death of Dominicus Prümmer, O.P.

While most folks in my circle know Dominicus Prümmer (German Dominican, 1866-1931) as an excellent moralist he was also a solid canonist. In gratitude for his work in both specialties I pray for him today on the anniversary of his death.

— Edward Peters (@canonlaw) June 9, 2021

Feast of St. Ephrem the Syrian

Today, for Roman Catholics.

"Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance. Prayer suppresses anger. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy. Prayers draws into the soul the Holy Spirit, and raises man to Heaven." -Saint Ephrem (+373)

Happy feast of Saint Ephrem! pic.twitter.com/VT97KZvBpH

— IHE (@HumanEcologyCUA) June 9, 2021

"Offering"

After 19 years of experience I can tell you, offering Mass never gets old. pic.twitter.com/BlHL0uQ8FD

— Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, OP (@FrAquinasOP) June 9, 2021

A Dubious Appointment

to a congregation that definitely needs to be abolished.

VATICAN— Of note, today, @Pontifex has appointed @CardinalChito Tagle, current Prefect of the Congregation of Evangelisation of People, as a member of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches (which serves to support Eastern Catholic Churches).https://t.co/FUVzk4WiHq

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) June 9, 2021

Rowan Williams and John Cavadini in Conversation

In case you missed it, here is the video of today's moving discussion between Rowan Williams and @JohnCavadini https://t.co/wlNPnbd9BD

— New City Press (@NewCity_Press) June 8, 2021

No Confirmation?

This is a consequence of the deformation of Christian initiation in the West.

Fr Thornton: "By baptism and Holy Communion the Christian is in union with God in Christ, sin and frailty notwithstanding. That is no pious hope, no personal ascetical achievement, but a theological fact. To be one with Christ, wedded to Christ, whereby the whole person,》 pic.twitter.com/emWXmoQZdT

— Akenside Institute for English Spirituality (@EngSpirituality) June 8, 2021

A Visitation for the Conregation for Clergy

Pope Francis earlier this month asked an Italian bishop and expert in Canon Law to conduct visitation of the curial Congregation for Clergy, much like the one that recently concluded of the Vatican’s liturgy department.https://t.co/JWOGGKmbB8

— Crux (@Crux) June 8, 2021

Rumors of a Promotion

Marx as successor of Quellet - please not! He is not even cleared from wrongdoing as @Crux incorrectly claims - because the reports of Trier and Munich are not yet published.https://t.co/Xab9BepjXu

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) June 8, 2021

Sanctions by Whom?

Who wields "authority" to sanction these offenders, presbyteral or episcopal?

One of the more interesting additions to the new penal law is that it is now a canonical crime to administer sacraments to those prohibited by law. This was not explicit before. Thus, ministers giving communion to individuals in manifest grave sin may be subject to sanctions

— Fr. Pius Pietrzyk OP (@PiusOP) June 2, 2021

The State of the American Church

If you would like to read the full list of signatories of the letter to USCCB leadership calling for Eucharistic coherence to be dropped from the June agenda, you can read it @PillarCatholic https://t.co/UfmSM0nnjs

— Ed. Condon (@canonlawyered) June 7, 2021

A Critique of Usury

“The natural rate theory demands faith in an unseen entity: the natural rate of interest. Its proponents ... assure that if economists have enough faith in this entity ..., we will be the recipients of economic grace. It is an eminently Protestant theory.”

Awesome. https://t.co/Ri64FcJw7x

— Robert Morgan (@partylike1399) June 8, 2021

Eastern Christian Books: Scripture and Emotion in Maximus the Confessor

Eastern Christian Books: Scripture and Emotion in Maximus the Confessor

Brill: Divine Scripture and Human Emotion in Maximus the Confessor: Exegesis of the Human Heart by Andrew J. Summerson

Remaking Latin Clerics in His Image

Catholic Cancel Culture by George Neumayr @george_neumayrhttps://t.co/Dsyp93Wd13

— The American Spectator (@amspectator) May 30, 2021

Spectator

The Pope’s Horizontal Church by George Neumayr @george_neumayrhttps://t.co/XCygbhbTix

— The American Spectator (@amspectator) June 6, 2021

Reparation and Expiation

That sort of Latin spiritual theology is still around in certain circles.

Colloquio Telefonico con mons. Schneider. “Preghiera, Riparazione ed Espiazione”. https://t.co/ShSDhaNtgy

— Marco Tosatti (@MarcoTosatti) June 6, 2021

The Trisagion Hymn in Aramaic

Trisagion Hymn in Aramaic (Georgian Orthodox Chant) - YouTube https://t.co/WG30a1XGR2

— Benedict Kiely (@benedict_kiely) June 6, 2021

Andrew Louth on Sobornost' in 20th Ce Orthodox Theology

A Winning Latin Pastoral Strategy

Well, at least His Grace has plenty of priests to fill the gaps that will be left by the FSSP...

Oh. https://t.co/MUChYhg8dZ pic.twitter.com/GCrgxQ9QFB

— Matthew Hazell (@M_P_Hazell) June 5, 2021

"Everyone" Is Waiting

If Francis vandalises Summorum Pontificum, it will be interesting to see how the Integralists explain that to their young fogeys.

— Damian Thompson (@holysmoke) June 5, 2021

Cdl Müller praises Summorum Pontificum, argues against “authoritarianism”: “It takes prudence and respect for groups and people who want to celebrate Holy Mass with the rite adopted until John XXIII, without creating new tensions” https://t.co/ztIdTsBI1q @RicCascioli @lanuovaBQ

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) June 5, 2021

The Example of St. Boniface

"The wisdom of St. Boniface reminds us that false idols must be cleared away to make room for true worship." https://t.co/6ppLaKDMlg

— The Josias (@josias_rex) June 5, 2021

The "Russian Roman Catholic Church"

The Church in Russia has reorganized the causes of 20th-century Catholics who it hopes will be officially recognized as martyrs. https://t.co/50oM8ZeLcJ

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) June 5, 2021

Good Riddance

May his resignation be accepted. He's still pushing the fake synodal path, though.

“It is important to me to share the responsibility for the catastrophe of the sexual abuse by Church officials over the past decades,” Marx wrote to Pope Francis.https://t.co/RN5zDTvw4z

— Crux (@Crux) June 4, 2021

Cardinal Marx asks Pope Francis to accept his resignation.
“to share the responsibility for the catastrophe of the sexual abuse by Church officials over the past decades”
Personal declaration https://t.co/D9hVZRfZZA
Letter to Pope Francis https://t.co/VneKl0lY0w#church #Germany pic.twitter.com/UWgNSsEOWj

— Erzbistum München (@ebmuc) June 4, 2021

Cardinal Reinhard Marx has submitted his resignation as Archbishop of Munich & Freising over the sexual abuse crisis, leaving decision to the Pope. In declaration, he reiterates his strong support for the #SynodalPath that came out of the crisis. “This path must be continued!” pic.twitter.com/2BLD8ZMX8Z

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) June 4, 2021

Is Cdl Marx also resigning all the perks and benefits shown to ex-prelates by the Church, including his voting in a conclave, or just washing his hands of any role in repairing what harms he has helped cause? “Resignation” means one thing to most of us but something else to them.

— Edward Peters (@canonlaw) June 4, 2021

Two Reviews by Richard Barrett

A review by @RichardRBarrett of two new musical publications for the Paschal season (still ongoing for Orthodox Christians) https://t.co/2Wly7mpHqn

— Alexander Lingas (@ALLingas) June 3, 2021

One Thomas Responds to Another

Both would claim to be disciples of St. Thomas.

Recent Discussions of Religious Liberty--Storck's response to Pink https://t.co/7i0N9Fdsdh

— The Josias (@josias_rex) June 3, 2021

A Motet by Josquin des Prez

Here is a Marian motet by Josquin des Prez, sung in the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral.

This stunning piece uses a double cantus-firmus canon of Beata Mater as its structural framework. 🧔🏻https://t.co/5cAvMKC8Y6#josquin500 #junesessions #josquinslegacy

— The Gesualdo Six (@TheGesualdoSix) June 3, 2021

Gesualdo Six

Celebrating #CorpusChristi with 8-part Tudor polyphony: 6 in-person singers and virtual choir synchronised and blended by hybrid method @StWulframs @_cathedralmusic @RSCMCentre @TheGesualdoSix https://t.co/qFQA61jzoc

— Tim Williams (@TimWill78044452) June 3, 2021

Waiting...

Summorum Pontificum: Un Appello alla Preghiera in Difesa della Messa. https://t.co/Us1zw3uEMq

— Marco Tosatti (@MarcoTosatti) June 4, 2021

Pope Francis believed to be preparing restrictions for the traditional Mass https://t.co/vRgM981CzL

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) June 3, 2021

Disaster looms if Pope Francis restricts the traditional Mass. If Pope Francis can contradict the teaching of Pope Benedict, what is to prevent a future Pontiff from contradicting Pope Francis? https://t.co/DKNdkDwYTQ

— Philip Lawler (@PhilLawler) June 2, 2021

More Details

Details about #PopeFrancis’ plans to restrict the Traditional Latin Mass have been sparse — until now. Here’s the latest: https://t.co/UEMe4gVO08

— Diane Montagna (@dianemontagna) June 2, 2021

The Milky Way

It's a composite of 370 observations over the past two decades by the orbiting Chandra X-ray Observatory, depicting billions of stars and countless black holes in the center, or heart, of the Milky Way. https://t.co/5XLck6sSYk

— 12 News (@12News) May 30, 2021

Ed Peters on the Revisions to Canon Law

A few thoughts on the revised Book VI of the Code https://t.co/3fX2wLyal7

— Edward Peters (@canonlaw) June 1, 2021

Still Waiting to See if SP Is Axed

Pope's Plan to Restrict Traditional Latin Mass Backed by Two Curial Cardinals https://t.co/UEMe4gVO08

— Diane Montagna (@dianemontagna) June 1, 2021

"Bring Us O Lord God"

Wow LISTEN to a Breathtaking #Hymn "Bring us O Lord God" Sung by the #Voces8 #Choir in an Empty #Churchhttps://t.co/laq1W68h4v pic.twitter.com/U3CtOYVIOy

— Catholic News World (@catholicnews1) May 29, 2021

Meanwhile

Senior Vatican officials charge that the Vatican Secretariat of State has not yet complied with a papally mandated handover of financial controls.

The secretariat has not responded to questions.https://t.co/W4KzzhPtZT

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) May 31, 2021

Changes to Roman Canon Law

Necessary? Or do they reinforce an untenable thesis concerning ecclesial authority, especially the authority of the bishop of Rome in relation to other bishops? Why should such rules be created by one man alone, rather than through a synod? Because of Latin ecclesiology.

VATICAN--Pope Francis has issued changes to the Catholic Church's Canonical Laws, in the chapter specific to penalties and punishments.

Here is his accompanied statement, issued originally in Latin, Italian, German and Spanish.

My translation. pic.twitter.com/mOls52v66g

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) June 1, 2021

Comments by Bishop Juan Ignacio Arrieta Ochoa de Chinchetru, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts--explaining how and why these changes took place. pic.twitter.com/RMQIlr55Io

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) June 1, 2021

‘Tend the Flock of God’: Vatican Official Explains the Revised Norms on Church Sanctions | National Catholic Register @NCRegister https://t.co/XWawwgWJAd

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) June 1, 2021

By the apostolic constitution Pascite gregem Dei, today @Pontifex has issued a revised Book VI of the Code of #CanonLaw. The new law comes into effect on 8 December. The English translation of the new canons is here: https://t.co/9umMMd5fXd

— Fr James Bradley (@FrJamesBradley) June 1, 2021

Updated Can. 1379§4 (effective Dec 8) A person who deliberately administers a sacrament to those who are prohibited from receiving it is to be punished with suspension.

This is huge

— Fr. Paul Hedman (@BackwardsFeet) June 1, 2021

The Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts says the Pope's Apostolic Constitution "Pascite gregem Dei" gives Bishops adequate means to prevent and punish crimes that are perpetrated in the Church.https://t.co/5NhU7zpT5E

— Vatican News (@VaticanNews) June 1, 2021

When today's Pillar Post says "White Claw is the official summer drink of The Pillar," we need to be clear that neither @canonlawyered nor I endorse this decision.

https://t.co/PVfMImPB0V

— Michelle La Rosa (@MichelleLa_Rosa) June 1, 2021

"Ecumenism"

I cant help but think this was bad manners. A protest. female bishop was invited to a Cath. ordination and in her thank you remarks demands ordination for Catholic women. Afterwards perhaps but not at the ceremony. #theology https://t.co/REQtCAz8t3

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) June 1, 2021