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

Uncanonical Images

Arising from the lack of an iconographic tradition in the patriarchate of Rome.

Benedicta sit sancta Trinitas atque indivisa Unitas: confitebimur ei, quia fecit nobiscum misericordiam suam pic.twitter.com/WiIDdNPz6e

— kartoshkA † (@aesthetici4n) May 30, 2021

pic.twitter.com/8Txr0EBYlA

— Pavlos Papadopoulos (@pleonidasp) May 31, 2021

The Father loves the Son, and the Son loves the Father, and out of their eternal love proceeds the Holy Spirit, three persons subsisting in the one divine essence.

Praise be to the Most Holy Trinity raised high beyond all things, yet nearer to us than we are to ourselves. pic.twitter.com/VKM4fdXCGW

— Professor Pecknold (@ccpecknold) May 30, 2021

Trinity Sunday 2021 https://t.co/UQpUbunDAL pic.twitter.com/3e0nh5UXnu

— NLM (@NLMblog) May 30, 2021

Thee, O God, the Father unbegotten; thee, the only-begotten Son; thee, O Holy Spirit, the Paraclete; holy and undivided Trinity, with our whole heart and voice we acknowledge thee, we praise thee, we bless thee; to thee be glory for ever and ever. #Ordinariate #TrinitySunday pic.twitter.com/6JiyIFZGIc

— Fr James Bradley (@FrJamesBradley) May 30, 2021

The West Needs to Return to Orthopraxis

Baptism by water and Spirit refers to water Baptism + the gift of the Holy Spirit in what became Chrismation or Confirmation.

Water and the Spirit—baptism and faith—give us a second birth. https://t.co/AvwCLXHEW0

— First Things (@firstthingsmag) May 31, 2021

An Important Meeting

VATICAN—The @HolySeePress announced Pope Francis met with Cardinals Peter Turkson and Mauro Gambetti, this morning.

He also met the director of L’Osservatore Romano, the Vatican’s official newspaper.

Tomorrow, a press conference on changes to Code of Canon Law will be held. pic.twitter.com/S2gitgr7vx

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) May 31, 2021

A Series of Seminars on the Eastern Churches

If you're interested do sign up soon. More info and sign up - https://t.co/uLgh5fd9Ts@AlexisCGorby @oxbyz @OxGradProjects @Oxford_Heritage @ClassicsOxford pic.twitter.com/ypESU1Z2fl

— Bogdan Draghici (@Bogdan31178084) May 28, 2021

Being Baptized into Christ

Remembering and Sharing Our Baptism | The Church gives us these Sunday reminders after Holy Pascha to help us remember our baptism. We are called to remember “Whom We have Put On” on that transformative day that we became a Christian. https://t.co/8ESiXPjHlr pic.twitter.com/2GeBYVQzAb

— Pravmir.com (@Pravmir_English) May 29, 2021

Photini Downie Robinson

Christ is risen! The latest episode of our Byzantine chant podcast is now out, in which @AmyHogg20191493 and @RichardRBarrett speak to cantor/singer/teacher Photini Downie Robinson. Enjoy! https://t.co/kd68qRsX2F

— S. John Dam. Soc. (@StJohnDamSoc) May 28, 2021

A Manuscript for the Liturgy of St. James

Title page of Liturgy of St. James from 16th cent. ms copied for Cardinal de Lorraine (d. 1574) by the infamous forger Constantine Palaeocappa. You can view it—and even download it—from @GallicaBnF https://t.co/lCv8tnBVtg and read more about it on #Pinakes https://t.co/OH5hwHHemE pic.twitter.com/zOIzTnEkuF

— Daniel Galadza (@CrunchMasterByz) May 27, 2021

But Who Will Write It?

Progressives with an agenda and a narrative of a certain kind of progress? Or genuine Christian sensitive to the failings of Chalcedonian Orthodox >

“Can the history of the Orthodox Church be rewritten?” E-lecture in Greek by prof. Dimitrios Moschos - https://t.co/fQ9rxFQzfO pic.twitter.com/7yVOLbJFtP

— Volos Academy (@VolosAcademy1) May 25, 2021

Agape

There is nothing better in the world than to love God and your neighbor#orthodox_timeshttps://t.co/s0tVCR7C4x

— Orthodox Times (@orthodox_times) May 28, 2021

Now if only Christians would live this...

At Least The Greeks and Russians Can Agree This is Newsworthy

Unlike the political stuff that they may publish in the name of inveighing against "schismatics."

Tiny 18th-century wooden Romanian church wins European prize for heritage.@EU_Commission @europanostra https://t.co/yJpk7D8Yd9 pic.twitter.com/9HBlNV47GJ

— Basilica.ro (EN) (@BasilicaNews) May 27, 2021

https://t.co/cxQMz0YM31

— Orthodox Christianity (@Orthodoxy2019) May 27, 2021

Tiny 18th-Century Wooden Romanian Church Wins European Prize for Heritage | The European Commission and Europa Nostra have announced the 2021 winners of the European cultural heritage awards. https://t.co/YoEpkdHkEk pic.twitter.com/p1PBIgr2RL

— Pravmir.com (@Pravmir_English) May 28, 2021

The European Commission and Europa Nostra have announced the 2021 winners of the European cultural heritage awards#orthodox_times https://t.co/uO5AUlRxQN

— Orthodox Times (@orthodox_times) May 27, 2021

Not as Bad as "Monkey Jesus"

While the Ottomans eventually covered the Pantokrator mosaic, it continued to be visible until the 17th century. It was briefly uncovered by the Fossati brothers, who started restoring Hagia Sophia in 1847. This is the crude watercolor made when it was uncovered. pic.twitter.com/uwU1FzPTT9

— The Byzantine Legacy (@ByzantineLegacy) May 27, 2021

Jesuit Graves in Beijing

Jesuit grave-stones in Peking follow a particular pattern established in the Ming dynasty by that of Matteo Ricci. Their design is unique and exclusively used for Jesuit graves: On the left is the Latin text giving the name, nationality, and summary biographical information... 1/ pic.twitter.com/ramF9R9L1K

— Incunabula (@incunabula) May 29, 2021

The Next Season of Cappella Romana

Looking ahead to the next @cappellaromana season: https://t.co/vZXqIlezcT

— Alexander Lingas (@ALLingas) May 28, 2021

Alma Redemptoris Mater

We're LIVE! Polyphonic YouTuber Robert Hollingworth is back... @Perciusonline @TheGesualdoSix @TheApollo5 @clarewilkinson @nickmulroy @Music_at_York @ifagiolini #SingTheScore No.30 : Tomás Luis de Victoria – Alma Redemptoris Mater https://t.co/4TGf7HXK2I via @YouTube

— Polyphonic Films (@polyphonicfilms) May 28, 2021

Some Leeway?

While a well-meaning gesture, blesseds should not be included in the Litany of the Saints except in the particular Churches or religious institutes in whose proper calendars they have been inscribed. See Directory on Popular Piety, 235. https://t.co/mT2Q4bP66i

— Fr. Pius Pietrzyk OP (@PiusOP) May 29, 2021

This is Latin centralization? Should a particular Church with a special cult to a person be able to recognize that person in its public liturgy? Roman canon law allows for that this but says it mst be done through an official "legislative" act and not extemporaneously. Even if spontaneity were to be "permitted," should it be up to the discretion of whoever is planning the liturgy, rather the bishop in consultation with the people?

The Latin View

Christ is the uncreated Word of the Father, the eternal Son of God. He is the wisdom of the Father who has become human for our sake. The Holy Spirit is the eternally spirated Love of the Father and the Son who has been sent into the world to sanctify the Church pic.twitter.com/XRMNaqAF76

— Thomistic Institute (@ThomisticInst) May 29, 2021

A contrast?

In case you are thinking of the Trinity. #TrinitySunday https://t.co/35lDchguvG

— Timothy Ezat ☀️ (@TimothyEzat) May 29, 2021

More Speculation About the Future of Summorum Pontificum

Certain groups in the Italian bishops, the Vatican, and a pontifical university are hostile to the Extraordinary Form of the Mass and “are dragging the Pope into a major political mistake,” warns @PaixLiturgique https://t.co/FJzH6ptO8I @NCRegister @messainlatino

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) May 29, 2021

Thomas Pröpper

How does #God reveal 'himself' in #freedom and #autonomy of the human person? Thomas #Pröpper wrestled with this question on the highest intellectual niveau - he is almost unknown among US theologians. Their loss. #theology #philosophy pic.twitter.com/oCHpmCLLb2

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) May 29, 2021

Eastern Christian Books: An Omnium Gatherum of Articles and Books on Synods and Synodality

Eastern Christian Books: An Omnium Gatherum of Articles and Books on Synods and Synodality

DeVille is an egalitarian with respect to certain levels but he gives no principled reason for this egalitarianism not being applied to holy orders as well. (Perhaps he would just throw up his hands and say something about "unchanging Tradition.) With the way the churches are decaying, it may not be possible for him to find enough men to make parish councils 50% men.

Speculation About the New Head of the CDW

New leadership team at Congregation for Divine Worship shares Pope’s determination to press ahead with post-conciliar liturgical reforms and possibly restrict the Extraordinary Form of the Mass https://t.co/obPeOYhCuW @NCRegister

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) May 28, 2021

A Dominican Would Say This

The Jesuits were wrong on the Chinese Rites controversy, as the Holy See properly held when first examining the issue. https://t.co/LIkMLOtYlV

— Fr. Pius Pietrzyk OP (@PiusOP) May 28, 2021

China is Assyrian territory, and the Assyrians did attempt inculturation.

An Investigation Is Necessary

Pope Francis orders apostolic visitation of embattled archdiocese https://t.co/ICrVaWbm3C via @cnalive

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) May 28, 2021

Deo Gratias

“I know many priests who credit Father Romanus with introducing them to the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans) or otherwise inspiring, encouraging, and nourishing their vocations as priests.”
https://t.co/LBNCwC0Tg6

— Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, OP (@FrAquinasOP) May 28, 2021

The "Italian" Synodal Path

VATICAN— Italian Cardinal goes on record to discuss focus points of Italian synodality, contrasting that of Germany.https://t.co/rf5xXoXFeB

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) May 28, 2021

Latin Progs Continue to Spin Cardinal Ladaria's Letter

Note that @NCRonline and Winters continue to misrepresent Cardinal Ladaria's letter. Nowhere does he say, "slow down". Rather he outlines the path forward -- precisely the path that @ArchbishopGomez and the @USCCB have already laid out. https://t.co/TxHDgS0K1s

— Fr. Pius Pietrzyk OP (@PiusOP) May 28, 2021

Another misunderstanding of the Ladaria letter is to misread his calls for unity. Collegial unity is not simply the bishops agreeing with each other. It is the Bishops being in unity with the Truth, as made known in Scripture, Tradition, and Magisterial teaching. https://t.co/9ilkmWoJGE

— Fr. Pius Pietrzyk OP (@PiusOP) May 28, 2021

More on Poland

This is what I had in mind when I added a cautionary note for this post. Rod Dreher:

I mentioned to my companions last night that the late Father Wlodzimierz Zatorski, a highly esteemed Benedictine (who died last year of Covid), had affirmed to me that the young Catholics telling me that Poland could become Ireland in a decade, regarding Catholic collapse, were on to something. I had asked the Benedictine, while visiting famed Tyniec Abbey, what the main problem is. He said, “the vainglory of the bishops.”

I asked the Pole last night to explain what the late priest-monk meant. The Pole, who is in his twenties, told me that among his circle of friends here in Warsaw, he is the only one who still goes to mass. Two years ago when I first met this man, that was not the case. He went on to explain that many Poles are deeply offended by how openly political many of the clergy are, especially the bishops. He said the exposure of sexual abuse scandals in the clergy devastated many people. The harshness of the bishops’ language against gays and lesbians has put a lot of people off, even as stories about priests and bishops having secret gay lives have come to light. Too many bishops and priests, he said, rest on pious cliches and sentimental appeals to the legacy of Pope St. John Paul II, instead of bringing the Gospel to deal meaningfully with the problems and challenges of contemporary life. Overall, my Polish interlocutor said that the country’s Catholics have come to see that there is a large gap between what the Church claims to be, and what its clergy is — and that outrages people. The fact, he went on, that many in the Polish clergy, especially bishops, are so caught up in clericalism, only makes it harder for the bishops and clergy to grasp their role, and to repent.

Eastern Christian Book: Stupid Ideas about Married Clergy Part MMCCXVII

Eastern Christian Book: Stupid Ideas about Married Clergy Part MMCCXVII

It is the shortest essay in my new book, Married Priests in the Catholic Church, "Reflections on Two Vocations in Two Lungs of the One Church," but David Meinzen's essay is one of the most singular and important ever written on this topic, for he demolishes the idea that a married priest, to avoid being "divided," must always put the parish first. Meinzen shows--drawing on his long experience as son of a married Lutheran pastor (Missouri Synod), and then a married Orthodox, and finally and currently a married Eastern Catholic priest--that any man in holy orders who neglects his family to serve his parish is unworthy of both vocations, and does damage to the one he is serving precisely insofar as he is neglecting the other. Put differently, to neglect his family is to serve the broader church badly for there is no real division between the domestic and wider Church: they are all the one body of Christ, and following impeccable Pauline logic, when one part of the body suffers, every part and everybody suffers. The logic Meinzen uses is very similar to what I used more recently in talking about the Christian case for self-care. 

Meinzen goes beyond this to make a positive case: a strong clerical family by that very fact builds up the entire body of Christ, making it stronger as well. In other words, a man living up to his sacramental vocation to marriage, and working to strengthen and protect that marriage and family, is going to be in a stronger position to work to strengthen and protect his equally sacramental vocation to priesthood. Any idea of competition between the two is the grossest of theological mistakes which must be abandoned.

This is the order of charity; now some Latin apologists may still argue the duty to a parishioner who is not a family member is still greater than the duty to one's family. They may even used the flaw analogy of a priest being married to the Church (in a literal sense).

 

 

A Laudable Change

even if Latin traditionalists don't agree.

From : Calendar Clues: Pope Francis and the Lex Orandi of Papal Maximalism

The alterations to the quasi-octave of 22 July-29 July are twofold: Magdalene is now a feast, and Martha’s day is now Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. The latter change follows what had become the practice of the monastic rite. It makes an implicit declaration that Magdalene and Mary of Bethany are not the same woman; this had been asserted in the unofficial commentary that accompanied the 1969 calendar. The traditional liturgy for 22 July is a composite liturgy: there are allusions to Magdalene; to Mary of Bethany; and to the anonymous peccatrix of Luke’s gospel. No woman is omitted; no rigorous delineation of identities is imposed on the lex orandi.

As far as I'm concerned, for the Roman rite to be aligned with the East in recognizing that the three women were distinct individuals and not one in the same, is correct.

Will Francis Heed Müller?

Gerhard Cardinal Müller on Monday called upon the Holy Father to intervene in the German situation to correct clerics who have attempted to bless same-sex unions, or encouraged such attempts. https://t.co/42H1ru8x2B

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

Can a Latin Define Synodality?

The quest for synodality is a key theme in the teaching of Pope Francis. But the truth is that no one has a very clear understanding what “synodality” means. And maybe that's the point. https://t.co/G8QRacPbMr

— Philip Lawler (@PhilLawler) May 27, 2021

Protecting Families

American priest offers reflection on family spirituality at Russian Church Educational Readings (+VIDEO)https://t.co/0OtpCBXQ4t

Fr. Joseph offered his talk, “How to Protect Families from Spiritual Attacks,” on May 18, as part of the “Christian Education in a Christian Family... pic.twitter.com/vUkOUKhWKE

— Orthodox Christianity (@Orthodoxy2019) May 27, 2021

New Head of the CDW

VATICAN— @Pontifex has appointed Archbishop Arthur Roche as the Prefect of the Congregation of Divine Worship, replacing @Card_R_Sarah’s vacancy.#CatholicTwitter pic.twitter.com/Mk2kYRCNdL

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) May 27, 2021

Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Arthur Roche as new prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments (liturgy).
Secretary of the Congregation until today, he succeeds Cardinal Robert Sarah who had his resignation accepted in February. pic.twitter.com/egcKo0NJKY

— Ines San Martin (@inesanma) May 27, 2021

Archbishop Roche will be replaced by Bishop Vittorio Francesco Viola O.F.M. of Tortona as Secretary of the Congregation, while Spanish Msgr. Aurelio García Marcías, until now Head of Office at the Congregation, is appointed its Under-Secretary and elevated to the episcopate. pic.twitter.com/rtVzfOVio0

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) May 27, 2021

Is Pope Francis' new pick to head the Vatican liturgical department a stepping stone to more reform, or is he punting the issue to the next pontificate? Analysis from @canonlawyered https://t.co/REBxmFhfS3

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) May 27, 2021

Many see Roche’s appointment, at age of 71, as a stop-gap ahead of an eventual succession by Bishop Vittorio Viola, the CDW's new secretary. Given that Francis will be 89 by the time Roche finishes his term, this is likely just projection by commentators.https://t.co/VBoiBeVKVi

— Ed. Condon (@canonlawyered) May 27, 2021

And does Msgr. Aurelio García Marcías look too polished to be a cleric?

One Take on Bishop Morerod

Makes perfect sense. Bishop Moreorod shows how clericalism can be fought without sacrificing the theology of the ordo. #Theology #catholic https://t.co/b24hnButDp

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) May 27, 2021

St. Theodore of... Canterbury

Theodore, born in 602, was a Greek-speaking monk from a province of the Byzantine Empire.

'The first archbishop the whole English church consented to obey', Theodore left Rome for Canterbury #OnThisDay in 668.https://t.co/VXua6Yp8YY

— History Today (@HistoryToday) May 27, 2021

Revisions to Roman Canon Law

The #Vatican has announced that the revised section of the Code of Canon Law dealing with crimes and penalties, including those related to clerical sexual abuse, will be published on June 1. Work on the revisions began under Benedict XVI in 2008.

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) May 27, 2021

The Holy See has announced that it will release the revisions to the penal law of the Code of Canon Law on June 1. These revisions have been in the works for decades, even before the abuse crises. https://t.co/1jxQ2pEH36

— Fr. Pius Pietrzyk OP (@PiusOP) May 27, 2021

Archbishop Sample Speaks on the Catholic Politician Communion Controversy

"I stand by Archbishop Gomez and the leadership of the USCCB, and their commitment to provide guidance on pastoral questions surrounding the Holy Eucharist."
- Archbishop Alexander K. Sample

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/2znUUNLB5I pic.twitter.com/BT3xrbhPCL

— Archdiocese Portland (@archdpdx) May 26, 2021

Why Do Planes Fly?

The world escapes our understanding ‘No One Can Explain Why Planes Stay in the Air - Scientific American’ https://t.co/hym8yE6VW7

— Phillip Blond (@Phillip_Blond) May 27, 2021

Karl-Heinz Menke

A #German #theologian worth #reading is Karl-Heinz #Menke. It is such a shame that the Ratzinger-Laureate is almost unknown in the US! Works on Christology, sacramental theology, ecumenism, ... including a critique of the #SYNODALWAY! https://t.co/Azi3AXl9WX #theology

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) May 27, 2021

A Legitimate Scoop?

Below: English translation of full @messainlatino article @RorateCaeli cited, on #PopeFrancis allegedly telling Italian Bishops he plans to restrict the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass.

Posted with kind permission of MIL (emphasis in original): https://t.co/3yJOzZwSw4 https://t.co/mExbZdFYFn pic.twitter.com/qkPttHaW0h

— Diane Montagna (@dianemontagna) May 26, 2021

Canonists on Vos Estis

Vos Estis: Two Years Later - hear from Canonists Fr. John Beal, Dr. Susan Mulheron and ⁦@TutelaMinorum ⁩’s Mons. Robert Oliver May 26th ℹ️ ⬇️ 👇 brought to you by #safeguarding partners ⁦@CatholicProj⁩ at ⁦@CatholicUniv⁩ https://t.co/S2PEQYYGDb

— TutelaMinorum (@TutelaMinorum) May 25, 2021

Will any of them dissent and say that it was bad legislation?

A Crushed Stone Workshop

AT THE CRUSHED STONE WORKSHOP OF ST ELISABETH CONVENT
In the video, our Sr Anastasia gives us an amazing tour of the Convent’s crushed stone workshop where icons from semiprecious stones are made.
To watch the video, please follow the link: https://t.co/nlhXEr7CcR

— St Elisabeth Convent. Orthodox Life And Chants (@StElisabethConv) May 22, 2021

VOCES8 Sings Byrd

Voces8 puts on another masterful performance of Renaissance polyphony. https://t.co/Y4HtZRh5FS

— Aleteia (@AleteiaEN) May 25, 2021

A Good Choice for CUA Press?

I’m thrilled that @CUAPress is endeavoring to publish English Critical Editions of the works of Karol Wojtyla/John Paul II. Many of his works have not been translated.

Wonderful that they started with Person and Act— the previous English translation was fraught with problems. pic.twitter.com/Xy1aR3EKFm

— Fr. Thomas Petri, OP (@PetriOP) May 25, 2021

Mark Brumley on Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicans

Certain prominent Catholic politicians are obstinately committing gravely sinful acts in public. What does the Lord ask of us so we may receive the Eucharist? Not perfection. But repentance. Read from @mabrumley https://t.co/I9t3RwfMsc

— America Magazine (@americamag) May 25, 2021

Cardinal Müller Gives the Traditional Christian Teaching on Sex

Any freely chosen sexual activity outside of marriage is a grave violation of God’s holy will. https://t.co/Mv23D0KWnB

— First Things (@firstthingsmag) May 25, 2021

Vatican Double-Speak

When Rome's calls for "dialogue" and "consensus" are taken by a minority to mean "shut down the debate."

One does sometimes wonder... https://t.co/Qf12Jtui2c

— Stephen White (@Stephen_P_White) May 25, 2021

The Book of Nature

It was astounding to learn how central the idea of Nature as a Book as been in the Christian tradition, from Basil to Bonaventure to Benedict.

Here's a fantastic article by Fr. Giuseppe Tanzella-Nitti that I drew on: https://t.co/XQ4cbZmjLJ

— Peter Mommsen (@PeterMommsen) May 25, 2021

Latin Chauvinism

The "synodal process 2021-2023" is about to start has its roots in the Second #Vatican Council and could become the most important ecclesial event in global #Catholicism since Vatican II. @MassimoFaggioli @LaCroixInthttps://t.co/wH7z2Wa2FG

— Civiltà Cattolica EN (@civcatt_en) May 25, 2021

The 2021-23 synodal process could become the most important global Catholic project since Vatican II, writes @MassimoFaggioli (I am making a similar argument in the next edition of @The_Tablet...) #Synodality https://t.co/ewmRBHsSpQ

— Christopher Lamb (@ctrlamb) May 25, 2021

Panagia Mouchliotissa

Panagia Mouchliotissa (St. Mary of the Mongols) is a Middle Byzantine church significantly altered during the Palaiologan and Ottoman eras.
Its name probably refers to Maria Palaiologina, the “Lady of the Mongols”, who was married the Mongol khan Abaqa.
Photos taken today pic.twitter.com/BcLyvPZOgA

— The Byzantine Legacy (@ByzantineLegacy) May 25, 2021

"Toward the Dawn"

Watch Stile Antico's short introduction to Toward the Dawn https://t.co/NILmtrzAwy & join us on 29 June in Cambridge! General booking opens on 31 May, or become a Friend & book your tickets today! https://t.co/ZJqz2EAS1v

— CambridgeEarlyMusic (@CambsEarlyMusic) May 25, 2021

An Icon of (St.) Constantine

This beautiful icon of St. Constantine the Great hangs on the wall of the Ecumenical Patriarchate at the Phanar in Constantinople.

Αυτή η όμορφη εικόνα του Αγίου Κωνσταντίνου του Μεγάλου κρέμεται στον τοίχο του Οικουμενικού Πατριαρχείου στο Φανάρι της Κωνσταντινούπολης. pic.twitter.com/8Dko8U644e

— Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada (@GO_Metropolis) May 22, 2021

Special Sale at Ignatius Press

"Anyone interested in the Christian life will benefit from this tour de force of a book." - @BishopBarron. "Liturgical Dogmatics: How Catholic Beliefs Flow from Liturgical Prayer" by David Fagerberg is 25% off this week, with other select liturgy titles: https://t.co/Cb2nsEFGhy pic.twitter.com/8OUDSGnFx0

— Ignatius Press (@IgnatiusPress) May 25, 2021

Will Bergoglio Pull the Trigger?

Aided by his new choice for the CDW? URGENT: Pope tells Italian Bishops he plans to abolish the motu proprio Summorum Pontificum

One Take on a Developer of the Medieval Papacy

Clerical celibacy is that important to Latin identity.

St. Gregory VII, pope, reformer, and defender of priestly celibacy, pray for us! pic.twitter.com/6yMlJYmLs0

— Bishop Robert Barron (@BishopBarron) May 25, 2021

A Latin View of the Spirit of God?

The Holy Spirit, the love of God, acts in our spirit. He comes down “within the heart”, as “the soul’s most welcome guest”. He is the very love of God, who does not abandon us. #Pentecost https://t.co/lYb421RJBX

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 23, 2021

The True Tomb of St. Peter?

A Sensational Discovery: Is The Tomb of Saint Peter Actually in the Catacombs? https://t.co/2sP8KvHsjT

— Marco Tosatti (@MarcoTosatti) May 25, 2021

His Off-the-Cuff Unfiltered Remarks Reveals His Pontificate

Is that why he was cut-off? Or was it just a technical difficulty?

Pope Francis gave unscripted remarks as he opened the Italian bishops’ spring assembly to “start a synodal journey."

The pope spoke for roughly five minutes before the live video feed of his speech was abruptly cut off. https://t.co/EwsZC1S1df

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

800th Anniversary of the Death of St. Dominic

Pope Francis praised the Dominican charisms of preaching and missionary discipleship in a letter marking the 800th anniversary of the death of the order’s founder, St. Dominic Guzman.https://t.co/VQ8Ye577mA

— Catholic World Report (@cworldreport) May 24, 2021

Our Holy Father Francis releases a letter on the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Dominic.

tl;dr: Dominic > Ignatius.https://t.co/WRfNzEmFJ0

— 𝓕𝓻. 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓶𝓪𝓼, 𝓞𝓟 (@dismasop) May 24, 2021

This Will Be an Important Appointment

Multiple sources have told CNA that Pope Francis told the Italian bishops that there will soon be a new prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship, the position previously held by Robert Cardinal Sarah who retired February 20.https://t.co/AgqDp4TXUe

— Catholic World Report (@cworldreport) May 25, 2021

Mary Beard, the "Academic"

Ok, I don't know quite to make of this interview with Mary Beard. Two things are striking to me.

The first is the assumption, so taken for granted that it's not even voiced, that her work is part of a political project. Her job, or part of her job, ... https://t.co/INIsg0WgxT

— PEG (@pegobry) May 20, 2021

A Website for the "Synod"

Pope Francis approved a new synodal programme for the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
The @synod_va has proposed new method for the journey toward the Synod. pic.twitter.com/tHc2yqa2f0

— Synod.va (@Synod_va) May 21, 2021

Stile Antica Sings Palestrina

Our Spotlights series ended last weekend - here's an excerpt from the final episode exploring Palestrina's gorgeous music with @caracurran, @jdhhanley & Prof Simon Ditchfield (University of York). Catch up with all four episodes at https://t.co/BnPIZQiFN4! https://t.co/Kqc0bDjCXP

— Stile Antico (@stileantico) May 23, 2021

Fretwork and An Elizabethan Christmas

For Fretwork Friday, here's another sample from our upcoming CD 'An Elizabethan Christmas' - Thomas Weelkes' 'To shorten Winter's sadness' sung by the fantastic @helencharlston

Sign up as a Friend of Fretwork here:https://t.co/6xMtGwDRfHhttps://t.co/guvJGyacOf

— FRETWORK (@FretworkViols) May 21, 2021

Cur Deus Verba

"Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ." @TheJeremyHolmes recently joined the "After Dinner Scholar" podcast to discuss his new book, "Cur Deus Verba" (https://t.co/KFqctxkEo6), which explores what God sought to accomplish by making the Bible.https://t.co/UFDG4TNQIO

— Ignatius Press (@IgnatiusPress) May 21, 2021

Triptych with the Crucifixion

Triptych with the Crucifixion (10th century) at BnFhttps://t.co/Kd5YxcQi3C

— The Byzantine Legacy (@ByzantineLegacy) May 21, 2021

A Valuable Treasure

An ancient Aramaic manuscript Bible made of gazelle skin with an illustration of the crucifixion of Jesus has been seized from smugglers in Turkey’s Kirikkale.

The 26-page historical artifact is believed to date back to the Early Christian period of the 1st Century AD pic.twitter.com/Le64uNIP9V

— TRT World (@trtworld) May 18, 2021

A Three-Year Synod on Synodality

#Vatican announces that its upcoming Synod on synodality will now be a "process" having 3 phases to ensure the “participation of all": a diocesan phase Oct '21-April '22, a continental phase Sept '22-Mar '23, and a conclusive phase for the Universal Church in Oct. ’23 pic.twitter.com/3sYQYS6YuB

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) May 21, 2021

The world begins a #synodal #path under the direction of Rome. A clear sign that the Holy Father wants to put the German bishops, who last week even invited to 'intercommunion', in their place. #Catholicism means unity in faith and diversity in gifts.https://t.co/U5Wu6Jnzg6

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) May 21, 2021

Permanent Synodal Church — A Progressive Jesuit Cardinal’s ‘Dream’ Come True | National Catholic Register https://t.co/maOzD91ZGX @NCRegister

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) May 21, 2021

VATICAN—Pope Francis releases clear instructions on “Synod of Bishops” (now three year process), starting October 2021.

This seems to add specific definition/limitations to the term “synodality”, which has often been used in the last few years—especially from German hierarchy. pic.twitter.com/q2ABgI7odb

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) May 21, 2021

The Vatican has announced that the synod on synodality has been postponed to 2023, with a two-year preparatory phase involving Catholic dioceses worldwide. https://t.co/elqrboRbbt

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) May 21, 2021

Grace for Grace

Happy Friday! Get "Grace for Grace: The Psalter and the Holy Fathers" for just $60.00 (25% off!). Order here: https://t.co/4JFYCXSV07 pic.twitter.com/NYUd895wjx

— SVS Press (@SVSPress) May 21, 2021

Constantinople 1200

Of course we can thank Byzantium 1200 for wonderful reconstructions of the Queen of Cities @Byzantium1200 https://t.co/8P1pF9KCbM

— The Byzantine Legacy (@ByzantineLegacy) May 20, 2021

And the Source of This Representation?

Grandmotherly, female #wisdom. St. #Anne is explaining #Scripture to #Mary, her husband Joachim is puzzled about her insight. Mother Anne, pray for us. #Catholic #CatholicTwitter #Pray #Faith #God pic.twitter.com/W82dZioXXD

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) May 21, 2021

Guess How This Will Turn Out

The upcoming synod on synodality will be a two-year process of meetings at the levels of dioceses, episcopal conferences, the bishops of each continent, before a final meeting of bishops in Rome. https://t.co/ilMDFkW4dZ

— Ed. Condon (@canonlawyered) May 21, 2021

The discussion of synodality will be dominated by Latins.

Too Optimistic About Poland?

Benedict XVI has written to a minor seminary in Poland, saying that he is delighted to see “how in Poland still blossoms what in Germany has withered.” https://t.co/5XkYGoJFQS

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) May 20, 2021

What will the state of the Polish churches be in 10 years?

Ultramontanist Centralizing of Power Continues

Pope Francis is known for his off-hand criticism of legalists, lawyers, and "doctors of the law." But he appears poised to enact his two most significant legal changes, which, more than anything else, could define his legacy. Analysis via @canonlawyered https://t.co/0OZWc2oQc7

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) May 20, 2021