Theological Anthropology

"Man is truly man when he participates in God's life. This participation, therefore, is not a supernatural gift, but the very core of man's nature." —Fr John Meyendorff, Christ in Eastern Christian Thought (SVS Press, 1975)

May the memory of Fr John be eternal! pic.twitter.com/Rfq6xJUgz2

— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) July 22, 2021

Mt. Athos

Mt. Athos Isn’t About Geography—It’s About a State of Hearthttps://t.co/wYBcJ546mG

This mysterious life of the Spirit is open not only to those who reside on Holy Mount Athos. pic.twitter.com/yMsbzVamB7

— Orthodox Christianity (@Orthodoxy2019) July 19, 2021

Fr. John Strickland with Jonathan Pageau

There never was a "dark age" - a clip from my talk with Fr. John Strickland about the history of the West in view of the East: https://t.co/bsQnAlN3nR

— Jonathan Pageau (@PageauJonathan) July 22, 2021

Full episode

German Bishops Seeking Justification for Their Own Behavior?

#German bishops are 'shamed' of #Catholic #sexual teaching, want to affirm that sex outside marriage is 'not always wrong'. A friend estimated that half of them have affairs on the side - 20yrs ago I could not have believed it - today I am convinced. #SynodalWay https://t.co/6MaTb5Er83

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) July 22, 2021

Dialogos Institute Event

Lecture series on the Apocalypse coming up in Colorado. Don't miss it! pic.twitter.com/edaPh0D9EE

— Dialogos Institute (@Dialogos_Inst) July 22, 2021

Young Latin Traditionalists Speak

"Dear Holy Father, dear Bishops"

Young Catholics the world over; from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Estonia, USA, Nigeria, Indonesia, Croatia, Ireland, and Sri Lanka, make a direct plea to Pope Francis in favor of the Traditional Latin Mass #TraditionisCustodes pic.twitter.com/2adI1hARWl

— Catholic Sat (@CatholicSat) July 21, 2021

Sant'Anselmo

The Pontifical Liturgical Institute of the Pontificio Ateneo Sant'Anselmo was established in 1961 by Pope John XXIII and was entrusted to the Benedictine monks. https://t.co/xGusG4LFoM

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) July 22, 2021

Italy and the East Roman World in the Medieval Mediterranean

A new book about to hit your favourite bookshop: https://t.co/dyYxb8XDtG pic.twitter.com/Pk6QRZ6LzN

— Charles West (@Pseudo_Isidore) July 18, 2021

SVOTS Education Day

Truly wonderful discussions on Liturgical Theology, Bioethics, Scripture, COVID-19 & Seekers, and more. Discussions are divided into chapters for easy navigation: https://t.co/A6LrpcwejT

— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) July 19, 2021

"Autocephaly and the Diptychs"

Glad to see an article I’ve been awaiting for several years finally in print and also online: “Autocephaly and the diptychs
The practice of commemorating bishops in liturgical texts” by
Daniel Galadza, pp. 81-110 in this great volume https://t.co/kqE8BTuo8T

— Daniel Galadza (@CrunchMasterByz) July 19, 2021

Russell Hittinger on the Common Good

"Some Reflections on the Common Good in Modern Catholic Social Doctrine"

Russell Hittinger's lecture given to the @PFIC_DHS on Feb. 26 — as part of the 2nd installment of the annual Thomistic Circles series: What is the Common Good? — is now available: https://t.co/HgdlVPFC5d. pic.twitter.com/UZnLTBQILL

— Thomistic Institute (@ThomisticInst) July 21, 2021

Cardinal Zen on Traditionis Custodes

Cardinal Zen Makes A Powerful Statement About Traditionis Custodes https://t.co/pFCCcFG0nW pic.twitter.com/rLEkjlkHGj

— NLM (@NLMblog) July 21, 2021

You Will Know Him by the Men With Whom He Surrounds Himself?

So it is between the TLM Catholics and the LGBT Church a la Bergoglio. Which side will you be on? https://t.co/Lrf91yuxsX

— Dr. Maike Hickson (@HicksonMaike) July 21, 2021

Massive Cope

Post conciliar eras tend to be messy as the Church grapples with its implications/ applications. Contentious issues are often not defined or need further explication. But we trust in the Holy Spirit & the promise of Jesus. Those suspicious of VII would do well to remember this. https://t.co/1PKPvzoYJx

— Bishop Scott McCaig (@bishopscmc) July 21, 2021

Again, I don't think Vatican II is that problematic, but Latins trying to hide from reality through their claim that their council was ecumenical need to question that assumption.

Documentary on St. Nektarios

Check out our latest documentary on Saint Nektarios of Aegina! It was released yesterday
Full video - https://t.co/vXbN1hKoIa
Here is the final scene which depicts the saints falling asleep in the lord
Art by @marina_iconography. Give her a follow on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/fPWYXOGVBB

— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) July 20, 2021

We are proud to officially present A Wellspring of Humility - Saint Nektarios of Aegina!!https://t.co/vXbN1hKoIa

Please share it leave a commend, and give it a thumbs up! Thank you all for supporting Trisagionfilms. May Saint Nektarios pray to Christ our God to save our souls!

— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) July 19, 2021

Feast of St. Elijah

An angel in the flesh and the cornerstone of the prophets, the second forerunner of the coming of Christ, glorious Elijah sent grace from on high to Elisha, to dispel diseases and to cleanse lepers. Therefore, he pours forth healings on those who honor him. (Troparion, Tone 4) pic.twitter.com/O69iWJyqWN

— Pontifical Oriental Institute (@theorientale) July 20, 2021

Blessed feast of the Prophet Elijah!
Here is our documentary on his life - https://t.co/KORfEiAYLS
O Prophet and foreseer of the great works of God, O greatly renowned Elias (Elijah), who by your word held back the clouds of rain, intercede for us to the only Loving One.

— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) July 20, 2021

What About the Loss of Greek as the Language of the Church?

Very interesting about Muratori. On the other hand the loss of Latin as the language of the Church has created a harmful discontinuity in the Catholic tradition. It encourages other kinds of innovation and leads to a loss of theological concord. https://t.co/sXHS94mChf

— eburke (@JamesWHankins1) July 20, 2021

The theological divide between the Latins and the Greeks could have been avoided if the Latins had just retained Greek. Instead, they chose not to act as adults and communicate with charity in spite of linguistic differences, although the Greeks probably had the better of the argument.

Will This Succeed in the Roman Saint-Making Machine?

A request has been made to open the beatification cause of Carmen Hernández, co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way, who died five years ago. https://t.co/xnDRg5CNAB

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

"Tasting the Lotus"

This online conference is hosted by the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Ss. Cyril and Methodius (https://t.co/woGNqq1DOL), in conjunction with the Thomas de Aquino Byzantinus Project (https://t.co/RZn4xTXwEi), and will take pace from July 31-August 1.

— Thomistic Institute (@ThomisticInst) July 19, 2021

Vulnerability?

Many misunderstand talk about #Jesus' "sacrifice on the cross." In order to forgive, #God has to be affected by sin in #vulnerability. #Forgiveness is therefore infinitely more valuable than a pardon, which God could have granted easily.https://t.co/qRarPwkBKN pic.twitter.com/Opaw8fiND6

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) July 20, 2021

More "Synod" News

The @Synod_va general secretariat has named preparatory members of the 2023 synod on synodality. They’ll form 3 groups: a steering committee, a commission for theology (largest with 25 members), and a commission for methodology https://t.co/mMXlxbUFCW pic.twitter.com/c18RB7ljLN

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) July 20, 2021

The general secretariat of the Synod of Bishops has named the members of three groups helping to prepare the 2023 synod on synodality. https://t.co/mXuMhPKUPS

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

The Hagiopolite Rite

One of the most beautiful and venerable Rites of the Church now exists only in fragments of ancient liturgical manuscripts and travelogues of ancient pilgrims.

— Pater Edmund (@sancrucensis) July 19, 2021

Ecclesial imperialism, even when not overt and exercised subtly through pressure, is a problem.

Memory Eternal

Moscow bids farewell to Orthodox actor Petr Mamonov of “The Island” (Ostrov)https://t.co/pZx7EEXby1

Hundreds of Orthodox faithful who were touched by the work of the famous actor and musician and his moving example of repentance came out to bid farewell. pic.twitter.com/BM8cfm1pFC

— Orthodox Christianity (@Orthodoxy2019) July 19, 2021

FIUV Response to Traditionis Custodes

Official Statement of the Fœderatio Internationalis Una Voce regarding the Motu Proprio «Traditionis Custodes»https://t.co/UV3Ovwi5rY pic.twitter.com/wsu1IlIBWU

— Fœderatio Internationalis Una Voce (@UnaVoceOfficial) July 19, 2021

The Latin Notion of Sacrifice

It's Christ himself working through the liturgy that lives in us in our daily lives to transform the world. Liturgy is the work of Christ done on behalf of the people, so too is the work which we do in the world the work of Christ done on behalf of othershttps://t.co/l8O7dnZ4B4

— Church Life Journal (@ChurchLifeND) July 17, 2021

Bulgakov's The Sophiology of Death

Announcement! August 14th is the date for the virtual book launch/mini-conference on Bulgakov's "The Sophiology of Death!" Presenters will be @MarkRoosien , @JonathanRHeaps , and Justin Shaun Coyle. Stay tuned for registration info for the Zoom link, and please RT!

— Roberto De La Noval 🇨🇺 (@roberto_noval) July 17, 2021

Douglas Farrow on Traditionis Custodes

In “Traditionis Custodes,” Pope Francis seems to have weaponized the Latin Mass in the very act of suppressing it. https://t.co/sxwba8jHYI

— First Things (@firstthingsmag) July 18, 2021

Dom Alcuin Reid on Unity

On the Unity of the Church: Some Good Advice from Dom Alcuin Reid https://t.co/cNd4DZqQDq

— NLM (@NLMblog) July 18, 2021

Cardinal Marx at Work

This is how #coverup works. After 11 years #Marx visits the parish where a priest could abuse children for 20 years, although he was previously convicted! After 11 years he talks about the cases! #Catholic #Germany #SynodalerWeghttps://t.co/ypjfnh0imP

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) July 17, 2021

More Reactions to Traditionis Custodes

Only those who GO INTO schism are liable for that crime. But creating conditions that provoke others to go into schism is its own grave sin, and those who create such conditions will be held accountable for THAT offense. Indeed they are liable for their provocation in any event.

— Edward Peters (@canonlaw) July 16, 2021

Why the Pope's merciless war against the Old Rite matters https://t.co/CM3rTiUerK via @spectator

— Tim Stanley (@timothy_stanley) July 17, 2021

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski destroys the Pope's new motu proprio: "Francis’s anti-TLM motu proprio has all the charm of a decree by Stalin ordering the purge of Ukrainian dissidents." This is war!https://t.co/Lfxcx0dYmY

— Michael J. Matt (@Michael_J_Matt) July 16, 2021

Reactions to Traditionis Custodes

With Traditionis Custodes, the door that was opened by Summorum Pontificum is slammed shut. Traditionalists are now obliged to prove that they accept the teachings of of Vatican II. Liberal clerics are not. 1/5 https://t.co/i9o9VvhLpb

— Philip Lawler (@PhilLawler) July 16, 2021

.@ArchbishopGomez, #USCCB President, Responds to the Holy Father’s Apostolic Letter Motu Proprio “On the Use of the Roman Liturgy Prior to the Reform of 1970”: https://t.co/lYpwwQ0Xfx

— U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (@USCCB) July 16, 2021

Pope Francis' new motu proprio 'Traditionis Custodes' is even worse than many had expected: https://t.co/UEMe4gVO08

— Diane Montagna (@dianemontagna) July 16, 2021

Here is @EdwardPentin ’s take on the Pope’s new Latin Mass rules. And what is the true state of the Pope’s health? Is this as Fr. Thomas Reese has suggested “the beginning of the end” of his pontificate? @WorldOverDC @EWTN https://t.co/hDDiZuYjeo

— The World Over Live with Raymond Arroyo (@WorldOverLive) July 16, 2021

"There can be no reconciliation between Catholics that does not involve some kind of liturgical reconciliation."

In light of Pope Francis' new restrictions on the Latin Mass, read @MassimoFaggioli on the dangers of bi-ritualism in the American Church.https://t.co/PRpvViERdr

— Commonweal Magazine (@commonwealmag) July 16, 2021

Stile Antico Does Josquin

We'll be posting a film of Josquin's wonderful music every Friday between now and the 500th anniversary of his death on Fri 27th August. To begin this series, here's the stunning Salve Regina a5. Why not subscribe to our YouTube channel while you watch! https://t.co/snmNTPYFf1

— Stile Antico (@stileantico) July 16, 2021

The Use of Surveys to Mask a Preconceived Agenda

#PopeFrancis said a survey he sent to bishops led him to issue Traditionis Custodes. Only 30% of bishops responded & 50%+ of these had a “neutral or favorable” response to SP. What emerged was how the TLM has taken root & is loved embraced & bearing fruit. https://t.co/UEMe4gVO08

— Diane Montagna (@dianemontagna) July 16, 2021

Bergoglio Doing His Thing

VATICAN--Pope Francis has published a new Motu Proprio, today.

Attached is the Published Document (sans footnotes). pic.twitter.com/1Z6HjJdZnP

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) July 16, 2021

#PopeFrancis issues Apostolic Letter ‘Traditionis Custodes’ in the form of a motu proprio on the use of the Roman Liturgy prior to the reforms of 1970 https://t.co/A9Sh5nXnoD

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) July 16, 2021

VATICAN--Pope Francis has issued an accompanying letter to the new Motu Proprio, setting specific guidelines to the celebration of the Venerable Rite.

Full Letter: https://t.co/wAtsN5yvP6 pic.twitter.com/FAPiZYxqxu

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) July 16, 2021

Pope Francis has made extraordinary changes to the rules governing the Church's celebration of the Extraordinary Form of the Mass.

Here's a look at what's changed, and why:https://t.co/0g12uhCiAz

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) July 16, 2021

VATICAN—Very insightful, level headed analysis from @RorateCaeli on the Motu Proprio.https://t.co/gqYLgLahXV

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) July 16, 2021

Whether you're a Catholic or not, @PillarCatholic is a terrific, reliable source of news and informed analysis about the Church. They break news, produce service journalism, and conduct interviews with important newsmakers. Highly recommend.https://t.co/QXX1F8UN5r

— Mike Warren (@MichaelRWarren) July 16, 2021

What Cdl Burke said. https://t.co/Kc8J9AHL6y

— Edward Peters (@canonlaw) July 16, 2021

Is Parolin Toast?

Cardinal Becciu sent a statement to @PillarCatholic affirming that a lucrative side contract between the head of the Vatican’s financial watchdog and the Secretariat of State was agreed by Card. Parolin.

I’m sure it’s fine.https://t.co/gTpxrCaBVv

— Ed. Condon (@canonlawyered) July 16, 2021

Jonathan Pageau on the Gospel Simplicity Channel

From my interview on the Gospel Simplicity channel: https://t.co/UfNdr4eF4o

— Jonathan Pageau (@PageauJonathan) July 15, 2021

Full episode

Icon Painting Studio of St. Elisabeth Convent

We paint an icon and the icon also paints and shapes us in a certain sense. A person gradually opens up, is purified and washed together with the image. Icons are so beautiful!
To watch a trailer for our movie Icon Painting Studio of St Elisabeth Convent:https://t.co/FGDK8bNKJO

— St Elisabeth Convent. Orthodox Life And Chants (@StElisabethConv) July 15, 2021

Feast of St. Vladimir

Today, we celebrate the feast of our patron, Great & Holy Prince Vladimir—selected at our founding in 1938 as the perfect heavenly patron for an institution established to help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a new land. https://t.co/gKwcD2tHHB

May his prayers be with us! pic.twitter.com/AsMSLRVoIV

— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) July 15, 2021

Saint Volodymyr was the grand prince of Kyiv, who Christianized the historical state of Kyivan Rus, famously casting idols into the Dnieper River. According to tradition, he chose the Byzantine rite because of its transcendent beauty. pic.twitter.com/9lmi87audf

— Pontifical Oriental Institute (@theorientale) July 15, 2021

Holy Theophan the Recluse, Pray for Us!

Miracles Through the Prayers of St. Theophan the Reclusehttps://t.co/akZCAaj2sT

According to your faith be it unto you (Mt. 9:29), the Lord Jesus Christ said to the blind man who asked for his sight. And so the miracles performed by the prayers of His faithful follower St... pic.twitter.com/BravRKVOG3

— Orthodox Christianity (@Orthodoxy2019) July 14, 2021

This Saturday!

Participate in discussions with Rev. Dr. Bogdan Bucur and other scholars this Saturday! See the complete schedule and sign up to attend FREE: https://t.co/nUa4dl78ZL pic.twitter.com/ucMqXCywfY

— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) July 14, 2021

This Should Be Good

Seminary President Fr. Chad Hatfield met with Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev) in NY to continue planning a Scripture conference happening November 12th at St Vladimir's. Stay tuned for more details! pic.twitter.com/ObfIe2ZQP2

— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) July 14, 2021

Let Us Commend Ourselves to Christ our God

“Let Us Commend Ourselves to Christ our God”
The most frequently heard exhortation of the Church which the faithful hear is, “Let us commend ourselves and one another, and our whole life to Christ our God.” Why is this repeated so much?https://t.co/AOjrvouRwf pic.twitter.com/30txpnNuOD

— Pravmir.com (@Pravmir_English) July 14, 2021

The Religion of the Apostles

After selling out several times now, "The Religion of the Apostles" by Fr. Stephen De Young is now back in stock.https://t.co/IiDu42G1d6

— Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick (@FrAndrewSDamick) July 12, 2021

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Holy Bonaventure, Pray for Us!

Today is the feast of St. Bonaventure!

In seeking to help us move our hearts closer to God, Bonaventure gives us a framework to help hear God’s will. He says that we need primarily to stop—stop talking, stop over-thinking—and listen to God. https://t.co/xbXvjNRVZs

— Church Life Journal (@ChurchLifeND) July 15, 2021

Joseph Raztinger on Christian Liturgy

“Christian liturgy lifts us up out of our narrow sphere and lets us share in the truth.” - Benedict XVI, “On the Structure of the Liturgical Celebration"https://t.co/bi1z5sQPcR pic.twitter.com/qmFaplpuqZ

— Pontifical Faculty at Dominican House of Studies (@PFIC_DHS) July 14, 2021

How Much Theology Is Necessary for Catechesis?

Theology can't make up for the lack of a decent liturgy or liturgical catechesis.

“Theology curriculums designed for learning at several levels just might be the key to attracting them to life in Christ.”

In his Word on Fire Blog, @MixaRobert discusses @BishopBarron’s challenge to theology teachers to not “dumb down” the faith: https://t.co/GjI0jIGGWl pic.twitter.com/uUe5uzzAoD

— Word on Fire (@WordOnFire) July 12, 2021

Francis Chosses a Relator General

The Pope's choice for the most important role-- relator general-- at the next meeting of the Synod of Bishops. https://t.co/hCl3vuk7iF

— Philip Lawler (@PhilLawler) July 13, 2021

The Philosophy of Realism

The Philosophy of Realism w/ Dr. @realbriankemple https://t.co/IhyVph7blX via @YouTube

— Patrick Flynn (@PatFlynnCOS) July 13, 2021

Eric Sammons with Timothy Gordon

LIVE w/ Eric Sammons "What Now, Catholics?" https://t.co/q9XhE7SDUb

— Timothy Gordon (@timotheeology) July 12, 2021

The Forms of Prayer?

Saint Paisios: “Glory be to God” is superior to “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me” #orthodox_times https://t.co/sZB7qzKzbC

— Orthodox Times (@orthodox_times) July 12, 2021

Fr. Panayiotis on St. Paisios

Saint Paisios: A Saint Raised by God to Comfort His People - Homily by Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiouhttps://t.co/VIeniR3kOo
Fr. Panayiotis speaks about the unique comforting role of Saint Paisios the Athonite at a time when people needed someone to show them the way back to God. pic.twitter.com/TEoy9TjfgF

— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) July 12, 2021

Who Will Cleanse Rome?

This story has some unique aspects, e.g., the age of the alleged abuser when abuse began.

But maybe the most upsetting details are those which have become so nauseatingly familiar: lack of serious investigation, foot-dragging, blame-shifting...https://t.co/vvBmGi3X34

— Stephen White (@Stephen_P_White) July 12, 2021

Gabriele Martinelli was accused of sexual abuse inside Vatican City. Church leaders then helped him become a priest. - Washington Post https://t.co/YdG2bQx7mw

— Fr Alexander Laschuk (@byzkanonist) July 13, 2021

An Institutional Crisis

A theologian has called on bishops and Catholic organizations in Germany to embrace and encourage practicing Catholics more actively. https://t.co/TpxVbjtxNw

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) July 12, 2021

Fr. Venard Reviews FC Bauerschmidt's Latest Book

I am incredibly honored by Olivier-Thomas Venard's generous review of my book. One of the best things about academia is when people tell you things about your work that you yourself have only half understood. https://t.co/VKpNmv1RdA

— Fritz Bauerschmidt (@BauerschmidtC) July 12, 2021

Review of Man of God

"Man of God": A Work of Beauty and Love (St. Nektarios) https://t.co/D2mYspQ7F8 pic.twitter.com/32SomSUA28

— Russian Faith (@Russian_Faith) July 11, 2021

Holy Olga of Kiev

Saint Olga of Kiev was the first recorded female ruler in Rus’ and the first member of the ruling family of Kyiv to adopt Christianity. The patron saint of widows and converts, she was also the first saint of Kyivan Rus’ to be canonized by the Orthodox Church. pic.twitter.com/Ol3Ai1jE11

— Pontifical Oriental Institute (@theorientale) July 11, 2021

Latin Gerondism?

Withdrawing From the World to Save It by Thomas Griffin

What is useful in the rule for the laity is whatever immediately reflects life in Christ; there is an analogue between living in a monastic community and political community, but political community must be explained on its own terms. And hence the Rule of St. Benedict by itself is insufficient to provide that sort of guidance for lay people.

Holy Anthony of Kiev

Venerable Father Anthony, leading a life equal to that of angels you came to Kyiv. Living there, you enlightened your fatherland, pointing the way to the Kingdom to many monks and nuns and thus you led your homeland to Christ. Pray to Christ that He save our souls. pic.twitter.com/Qa9ZziwAZ1

— Pontifical Oriental Institute (@theorientale) July 10, 2021

"Expanded Reason Awards"

The winners of the fifth edition of the Expanded Reason Awards were announced this week. https://t.co/KxxdenT4Tl

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

The Mind of Christ

NEW EPISODE: But We Have the Mind of Christ

LISTEN: https://t.co/tI2iFMgjyk

According to the Bible, how do we know things? What exactly is the mind? What is consciousness? What are thoughts, and how do they work? And what does knowledge do to someone? 1/2 @ancientfaith pic.twitter.com/otSR6n1Pfc

— Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick (@FrAndrewSDamick) July 9, 2021

Echo Vocal Ensemble

Here's a sneak peak of what's to come from our #summertour this year. 🎶https://t.co/cadoE4p9E6

Featuring excellent words from John, @samjeancobb, @LindsJ93 , @sarah_latto, @lilliepharris and @MusicOates 🌟

(+ music from Palestrina - no handle for him)#newmusic #oldmusic

— Echo Vocal Ensemble (@echo_vocal) July 9, 2021

Hm....

A really interesting start to this conference, with a forceful presentation by Brad Gregory and challenging responses. https://t.co/Pvvc0hQxUo

— Gregory Schnakenberg (@GSchnakenberg) July 8, 2021

Curious as to how he answers the question he poses.

Stacking the Deck?

Pope Francis has named the Jesuit Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich as the relator general of the 2023 synod on synodality. https://t.co/Jgcau4aXjb

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) July 8, 2021

Protesting the Limits of the Authority of the Patriarch of Rome

After all, one could say that this authority of the bishop of Rome with respect to the Roman rite applies only to the authority that he has over the Roman rite and the patriarchate of Rome, and that this authority could be limited or modified.

What Paul VI did to the liturgy of the [Church] was a tectonic shift, an unprecedented assault on tradition—& therefore truly wrong, unworthy of the papacy, incompatible with the duties of the papal office, wicked in the way in which treason is wicked.https://t.co/ZhWnEFPoIT

— Crisis Magazine (@CrisisMag) July 7, 2021

Latin Unitarianism

Our friendship with God does not depend on our goodness, or anything we could possibly earn. It is rooted in God’s great and mysterious love. The same love that led him to lay down his life for all of us.

— Abp. José H. Gomez (@ArchbishopGomez) July 6, 2021

Supposedly trained by Opus Dei, too.

Jeremy Holmes

Summer reading: Alumnus author Dr. Jeremy Holmes (’99) asks why the WORD became words -- https://t.co/tozqMdD8xp @IgnatiusPress pic.twitter.com/dJedAVOnPl

— ThomasAquinasCollege (@TACollege) July 6, 2021

New Polity Critique of Carl Schmitt

People have asked us why we don't like Carl Schmitt. Here's our response.https://t.co/242xkNKmNf

— New Polity (@PostliberalTho1) July 6, 2021

"Climate Change"

WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT GREENLAND? IT’S GAINING RECORD AMOUNTS OF SNOW & ICE

We've had some 40+ years of CAGW now, but even the staunchest of climateers will still struggle to point to a single real-world observation that demonstrates its existence. https://t.co/AcU6AyufMC

— Electroverse (@Electroversenet) July 6, 2021

At Least One Non-Melkite Approves

Wonderful to see Melkite Greek Catholics studying at an Orthodox seminary in the USA and being ordained. Fr. Elias: Axios! Holy Transfiguration in McLean is an impressive parish and St. Vladimir’s seems like a great place to study. @svotspresident pic.twitter.com/dk94WgpqWE

— Daniel Galadza (@CrunchMasterByz) July 6, 2021

Never Knew This

Qualified scientists try to decipher the symbolism of the relevant hagiographies, the first of which dates back to the 14th century AD#orthodox_times https://t.co/bOs3LHrMRT

— Orthodox Times (@orthodox_times) July 6, 2021

The Importance of Music to the Human Person

"In some mysterious way, human beings have sensed intuitively that music is of the very nature of God.... What is that mysterious way by which music reflects the God that we Orthodox know to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life?" https://t.co/KlyiTSLhRA

— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) July 6, 2021

The Vladimir Icon

On 6 July, the Church honours the Vladimir Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos.
Read more https://t.co/xurrLpGd8r

Photo: Hand-painted Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God, icon-painting studio of St Elisabeth Convent.
To order this icon and other products: https://t.co/s29Y6vMHOw pic.twitter.com/h8DZ2owB0M

— St Elisabeth Convent. Orthodox Life And Chants (@StElisabethConv) July 6, 2021

The Kiev Caves in Danger of Collapse

Kiev Caves in danger of collapsing, monastery calls on authorities for helphttps://t.co/RMfjJtdMH7

“Recently, the level of soil moisture has increased. If urgent measures are not taken, there is a threat of destruction of the cave labyrinths, which could lead to irreparable ... pic.twitter.com/rY9HV0Itmm

— Orthodox Christianity (@Orthodoxy2019) July 6, 2021

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— Orthodox Christianity (@Orthodoxy2019) July 6, 2021

Overstepping His Authority

Pope Francis urges members of the Syro-Malabar Church to implement the uniform mode of celebrating the Holy "Qurbana", for the greater good and unity of their Church.
https://t.co/H1VI0rZnHk

— Sheptytsky Institute (@Sheptytsky) July 6, 2021

Can the Practice of Mindfulness Be Christianized?

CWR Dispatch: Anxiety, mindfulness, and prayer: Questions and a Catholic perspective

Is mindfulness a morally neutral psychological technique? Or should Catholics be wary of the use of mindfulness?

St. Sophrony

When God speaks to man, He addresses Himself to his hypostasis, to his heart, that is, to the place where his whole being is concentrated. This dialogue is personal, and it imparts a new knowledge from on high about man’s spiritual regeneration.https://t.co/MiSlq8BtHK

— OCN (@MyOCN) July 2, 2021

Dr. Josh Brown on Confucianism

Confucian wisdom, with Catholic theologian Dr. Josh Brown.

Episode 4 of great books discussions with great @MSMU professorshttps://t.co/Xk1QGyEH79

— Josh Hochschild (@JoshHochschild) July 5, 2021

Should They Have Been Upgraded to the General Calendar?

An Expansive Counter-Reformation Lex Orandi Retains Its Relevance https://t.co/OaXXIAFQUa pic.twitter.com/ml6ByMuocr

— NLM (@NLMblog) July 5, 2021

Peter Galadza Recommends Deification Through the Cross

Wonderful book on the meaning of salvation by Father Khaled Anatolios. His starting point is #Byzantine #liturgy and its #hymnography, since he emphasizes the experiential side of soteriology—deification through “doxological contrition.” pic.twitter.com/tVYu7ON6Iw

— Daniel Galadza (@CrunchMasterByz) July 2, 2021

A Latin Mindset

From: The Futility of Diversity by Donald DeMarco

Just as God unified the cosmos, He can also unify the nations. But this will not take place until enough prayers are said and sufficient sacrifices are made.

FIUV Statement

VATICAN—Traditional Catholic group publishes “statement” in @repubblica, a secular Italian outlet reportedly favoured by @Pontifex.

Statement from FIUV is on the “importance of the Apostolic Letter Summmorum Pontificum”. pic.twitter.com/kLduSVXtSF

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) July 4, 2021

Think Better

"This is a fresh and wondrous introduction to #philosophical thinking, a true delight, a cool and restorative oasis in what’s too often a vast desert of dry pedantic texts."@TomVMorris, Philosopher & Bestseller Author #Philosophy #reason #homeschooling https://t.co/ZyXkHzOZnc

— Ulrich L. Lehner (@ulrichlehner) July 3, 2021

Baker Publishing

David Bentley Hart's New Substack

New blog site for DB Hart’s amazingly profuse and various writings. Not to be missed. https://t.co/WDpMCJ676K

— john milbank (@johnmilbank3) July 3, 2021

Spot the Flaw

Pope Francis’s comments about charity and the penal law in his recent reform of canon law ought to inform how we think about civil law, too. https://t.co/P9gZp8tCaG

— Ius & Iustitium (@iusetiustitium) June 30, 2021

The purported link between charity (a supernatural infused virtue) and civil law. That the observance and execution of law should be motivated by charity is unquestionable; whether this can be legislated by a human authority is the dubious part, and this applies to ecclesial law as well. What matters for human law is the justice of the external action that is commanded (or prohibited).

Rectification of Names

John Paul II Institute No Longer Reflects the Aims of Its Namesake, Critics Contend | National Catholic Register @NCRegister @PontIstGP2 https://t.co/imNqkE3LLJ

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) July 2, 2021

Why We Are Restless

Great interview by Hope Leman of Ben and Jenna Storey on their new book in my series at Princeton University Press--New Forum Books--"Why We Are Restless: On the Modern Quest for Contentment."https://t.co/VDecqjAdu4

— Robert P. George (@McCormickProf) July 2, 2021

A Museum Exhibition of Interest

Icons and Liturgical Obejects from the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens https://t.co/W75YQ0Ubsd pic.twitter.com/Yvozfqp4Wc

— NLM (@NLMblog) July 1, 2021

Uh-Huh

President of Pontifical Academy for Life Backs Italian Anti-Homophobia Bill | National Catholic Register @NCRegister https://t.co/wi0718ptDS

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) July 1, 2021

A Snub? Or Just "Necessary Downsizing"?

Pope Benedict’s Priesthood Milestone Given Underwhelming Commemoration by Vatican | National Catholic Register @NCRegister @fatherdesouza https://t.co/aDGHn6UHwQ

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) June 30, 2021

Modern Science (or Scientism)

Wrestling with Ivan Illich and Hugh of St Victor: What's Wrong with Modern Science? https://t.co/xhwFnYmQm2 via @YouTube A discussion on the medieval view of science as working with nature to redeem it vs the Francis Bacon view of science as a tool to dominate and exploit nature.

— David Clayton (@pontifexbeauty) July 1, 2021

Pre-Emptive Action

French Archbishop to Expel Traditional Priestly Fraternity in Anticipation of New Papal Decree | National Catholic Register @NCRegister @Solena_Tad https://t.co/11lFBRDWna

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) July 1, 2021

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