Pope Francis has told members of the Syro-Malabar Church that a “uniform way of celebrating the Holy Qurbana” is “an important step towards the growth of ecclesial stability and communion within the entire body of your beloved Church.” https://t.co/TfrabdAHk0
— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) August 30, 2021
Monday, August 30, 2021
The Syro-Malabar Bishops Press on with Liturgical Reform
Byzantium for Dummies?
Sad there’s no #Byzantium for Dummies? So was Bertha of Sulzbach (later Irene) when she was sent from Bavaria to become empress of the #ByzantineEmpire. So she commissioned a poet, John Tzetzes, to write one for her!
— Dumbarton Oaks (@DumbartonOaks) August 29, 2021
📖Read it in ALLEGORIES OF THE ILIAD: https://t.co/oAWnNB4nmk pic.twitter.com/UGBblJhRCD
Sunday, August 29, 2021
"Science" Is a Moral Endeavor
Powerful essay on The Peril of Politicizing Science by quantum chemist Anna Krylov. Among other things she exposes the primitive word magic of language-cancellers: that words have dreadful powers, independent of usage, convention, & context. https://t.co/9FsjoQ5QsS
— Steven Pinker (@sapinker) August 21, 2021
An Oxford Handbook to Get
"I can scarcely think of a more significant contribution to the study of Thomism than this handbook," writes @AP_Davison https://t.co/zdUxPrWDnA
— Church Times (@ChurchTimes) August 28, 2021
Publisher's page
Cardinal Burke's Letter
I express my deepest gratitude to God, to the healthcare professionals who are caring for me, to the staff of the @GuadalupeShrine, to my brother bishops and priests, and to all those who have remembered me in their prayers. https://t.co/w1cRc1TiYc
— Cardinal Burke (@cardinalrlburke) August 29, 2021
Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke has penned a note of gratitude and an update on his condition after intubation on a ventilator.
— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) August 29, 2021
He repeats request that all communications be directed to @GuadalupeShrine. He will continue to publish updates directly through his official social media. pic.twitter.com/hoC4tomz9R
Saturday, August 28, 2021
The Patriarchate of Rome Needs More than Prayers
VATICAN—Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops has called on monastic communities worldwide, to pray for the upcoming Synod of Bishops (which begins 9 October 2021): “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission”. pic.twitter.com/shAJ4phwYQ
— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) August 28, 2021
VATICAN—Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops has called on monastic communities worldwide, to pray for the upcoming Synod of Bishops (which begins 9 October 2021): “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission”. pic.twitter.com/shAJ4phwYQ
— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) August 28, 2021
"Being Christian in a Secular Age"
In this 5th video on Being Christian in a Secular Age, Fr Justin & I use insights from the Radical Orthodoxy of @johnmilbank3 and @pickstockc to see "Glimpses of Transcendence" in this bustling marketplace of spiritualities that is our Secular Age https://t.co/D7o2d9YfEw
— Nicholas Forti (@KNicholasForti) August 28, 2021
The "Impeded See"
Benedict’s Renunciation and the Question of the “Impeded See”. https://t.co/WltqQi3tVS
— Marco Tosatti (@MarcoTosatti) August 28, 2021
A New Job for Guido Marini
#MiL Breaking news, Guido Marini spedito a Tortona; per il post di #Messainlatino cliccare su: https://t.co/UcUvZ8uEqI pic.twitter.com/k9F24ztsXD
— MiL_MessainLatino.it (@messainlatino) August 28, 2021
The question is, who will be his replacement as the Papal MC?
Another One for the Roman Saint-Making Machine
Nearly 18 years after the opening of the canonization cause of Albino Luciani, better known as Pope John Paul I, his beatification could finally be green-lighted this fall with the approval of a miracle that has been presented of a scientifically inehttps://t.co/lQpMDBkCon
— Crux (@Crux) August 28, 2021
Why Couldn't They Meet in Armenia?
ASIA/MIDDLE EAST - Election of the new patriarch: Armenian Catholic bishops will meet in the Vatican from September 20th https://t.co/3myLVl2Jt6 pic.twitter.com/c9r9PuGoYi
— Fides News Agency (@FidesNewsAgency) August 28, 2021
Friday, August 27, 2021
Budapest Eucharist Conference
Very excited for this pic.twitter.com/855Z0Gi7a8
— Josh Hochschild (@JoshHochschild) August 27, 2021
Not a Scholastic Explanation of Faith
Faith is the ardent desire for God, a bold effort to change, the courage to love, constant progress.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 27, 2021
"O Mors Inevitabilis"
Today marks exactly 500 years since the death of the extraordinary Josquin des Prez. We complete our series of Friday Josquin videos with the gorgeous 'O mors inevitablis' by his contemporary Hieronymus Vinders, urging all musicians to lament his passing. https://t.co/ymq1IuJhAC
— Stile Antico (@stileantico) August 27, 2021
Interview with Christina Maranci
Christina Maranci--renowned scholar of Armenian sacred art--joins Peter to discuss sacred arts, how these can properly be displayed in a museum, how churches become consecrated, and a host of other great things on #Luminous.
— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) August 27, 2021
https://t.co/JClwVuYELr
The Suppression of the Regina Pacis Community
The Vatican has reportedly suppressed the Regina Pacis Community, a society of apostolic life based in Verona, Italy, citing “institutional shortcomings” and a lack of “charismatic-institutional maturity.”https://t.co/dGe5jSJRYM
— Catholic World Report (@cworldreport) August 27, 2021
La Comunità Regina Pacis soppressa dalla Santa Sede https://t.co/arJmXMTjVF
— Fr Alexander Laschuk (@byzkanonist) August 25, 2021
Going to Church in Medieval England
And here I am on his excellent new book, Going to Church in Medieval England: https://t.co/i7utZZW9Uz
— John Wilson (@jwilson1812) August 27, 2021
"We Dare to Say"
Daring To Say, “Our Father In Heaven”
— Pravmir.com (@Pravmir_English) August 27, 2021
Dare. Why is it a daring thing to say the Lord’s Prayer? Why is it daring to call God “Our Father in heaven”?https://t.co/c1WBJRLsvr pic.twitter.com/RNpNDaKBIQ
Ecclesial Empire
As missions of the universal Church, the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples oversees them, and often missionary communities of Religious are entrusted with the first stages of growth. That’s why the first few bishops often all come from the same Religious order.
— Fr James Bradley (@FrJamesBradley) August 27, 2021
Fr. Schmemann on the Son of the Theotokos
Father Alexander turns to a fundamental question in his discussion of the explosion of Mariology in the early Church: Who is Christ? #SchmemannSpeakshttps://t.co/PVIkVY6FD9
— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) August 26, 2021
Fr. Chad Hatfield on the New School Year
A new year is underway at St Vladimir's Seminary, and there are great things in the coming months to look forward to. Thanks be to God! https://t.co/duZwtjF8P3
— V. Rev Chad Hatfield (@svotspresident) August 26, 2021
Thursday, August 26, 2021
A LC Thinks He Could Do Better
From First Things:
— Ryan Grant 🚬🥃 Mostly Peaceful Anarchist (@chesterbelloc3) August 26, 2021
"Grant’s translation is both literal and lucid, allowing an educated novice to learn at the feet of the man Bl. Pope Pius IX declared Doctor zelantissimus (most zealous doctor). Those better versed in theological history and even Latin will also benefit from[1] pic.twitter.com/yTn1SniIij
A Latin Soteriology?
"Christ, God become man, comes to meet us where? Precisely in our weaknesses and sufferings. Indeed, Christ plumbs the depths of human frailty, kenotically* embracing a life of servitude and suffering, to the point of even death on a cross." —Prof. Paul Gondreau pic.twitter.com/8HQ6FxDhVV
— Thomistic Institute (@ThomisticInst) August 26, 2021
Danny Kruger Reviews Postliberal Politics: The Coming Era of Renewal by Adrian Pabst
Excellent review of Adrian Pabst’s book by Danny Kruger. https://t.co/Xe7QcHTGbC
— john milbank (@johnmilbank3) August 26, 2021
Postliberal Politics: The Coming Era of Renewal
The Premiere of Man of God
“Man of God” Film on St. Nectarios Premieres August 26 https://t.co/OEb4q1nqjq
— Russian Faith (@Russian_Faith) August 26, 2021
Fr. Sergius Nezhbort
Video: Fr Sergius Nezhbort, who is a priest of the Convent and the head of our icon-painting studio, is advising one of our painters on some technicalities.
— St Elisabeth Convent. Orthodox Life And Chants (@StElisabethConv) August 26, 2021
We will gladly accept orders for wedding, family, baptismal, named church and other types of icons: https://t.co/jftGf7p8Ln pic.twitter.com/Z4EvTt6kHE
The Future of Chalcedonian Orthodoxy in the United States?
We can't believe it's the beginning of the new Academic Year here at the Seminary! The summer break flew by. Today was the first day of classes--just look at those smiles. Glory to God for all things! pic.twitter.com/zouo8KHaY0
— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) August 23, 2021
Our 25 new seminarians hail from 8 different countries and 11 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox jurisdictions. They join our 44 returning seminarians. Glory to God! https://t.co/EfWuSeCUyB pic.twitter.com/fAnupxLsyN
— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) August 24, 2021
Latin Traditional Institutes to Meet
Traditional Catholic Institutes to Discuss ‘Traditionis Custodes’ Amid Talk of Visitations | National Catholic Register @NCRegister https://t.co/61l5MGeCFR
— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) August 26, 2021
Interview with Mark Powell
Listen to a new interview with Cappella Romana Executive Director Mark Powell on @KBOO’s Art Focus! https://t.co/doztHm13hE
— Cappella Romana (@cappellaromana) August 26, 2021
Byzantium after Byzantium
Nicolae Iorga’s “Byzantium after Byzantium” has had far-reaching implications in the study of post-Byzantine history, art, and culture. Learn more about the origins of this concept from Dr. Ovidiu Olar - https://t.co/8PK83Lce1K #medievaltwitter #mappingEE @mjcbac pic.twitter.com/0zp3Cc9LHJ
— North of Byzantium (@NorthofByzance) August 25, 2021
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
A Composite Image of the Interior of a Cell
Apart from everything else, it is mesmerizingly gorgeous. https://t.co/TY0aSyEQn4
— Charles Murray (@charlesmurray) August 25, 2021
Feast of Holy Titus and Bartholomew
Through their apostolic activities, St. Titus, a companion and disciple of Paul the Apostle, and St. Bartholomew, one of the Twelve Apostles who was martyred, brought many unbelievers over to Christ. Is your life an example of bringing others to Christ? pic.twitter.com/xyVh84ZpHP
— Pontifical Oriental Institute (@theorientale) August 25, 2021
The Anglican Patrimony in Catholic Communion
Thrilled to receive my copy of “The Anglican Patrimony in Catholic Communion. The Gift of the Ordinariates” today. It was a pleasure to contribute a chapter on the virtue of religion. #Ordinariate pic.twitter.com/WQgRUYNPp9
— Fr James Bradley (@FrJamesBradley) August 24, 2021
Philip Lawler on Conscientious Objection to Vaccination
Vaccination and conscience: a challenge to Church authority | Catholic Culture https://t.co/gWskD6AwEi
— Philip Lawler (@PhilLawler) August 24, 2021
Stile Antico's Laus Polyphoniae Concert
Our concert for @AMUZantwerpen Laus Polyphoniae, filmed in @York_Minster, is now available to stream for free until the end of Sept! Enjoy an hour of gorgeous music by Josquin, Ockeghem, Vinders and Jacquet de Mantua, captured in stunning surroundings. https://t.co/ly19q0pa2V
— Stile Antico (@stileantico) August 24, 2021
Garrigou-Lagrange on the Importance of Dogma
In the early 20th century, Garrigou-Lagrange was not buying what William James--Mr. "Religious Experience"--was selling, namely the assertion that theological claims possess no value unless they relate immediately to human life and conduct.
— Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, OP (@FrAquinasOP) August 25, 2021
First, James: "Take God's aseity..."
A New Book by Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick
My new book! ARISE, O GOD: The Gospel of Christ's Defeat of Demons, Sin, and Death
— Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick (@FrAndrewSDamick) August 24, 2021
Paperback: https://t.co/MSk3SWjnei
E-Book: https://t.co/yL5lwlthpj
Amazon Kindle: https://t.co/DOZe7NYPlN
Audiobook: Coming soon on Audible! 1/ pic.twitter.com/7NhnWFAteE
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Church of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco
CHURCH OF ST JOHN OF SHANGHAI AND SAN FRANCISCO
— St Elisabeth Convent. Orthodox Life And Chants (@StElisabethConv) August 24, 2021
This wooden tent shaped church with 13 domes is located in a territory adjacent to the National Mental Health Clinic, and was built by our Convent to offer spiritual support to the clinic’s patients. https://t.co/JJcDa9cz1M pic.twitter.com/1ur392UUOQ
Do the Hyperdox Heed This?
Fr Seraphim Rose warns of 'correctness disease' when one quotes from the canons, the Fathers and typicon to prove themselves correct. He warns of indulging 'the passion for self-righteousness'. Without awareness of the limits of one's understanding, correctness becomes a disease
— sober deacon (@DeaconSober) August 23, 2021
Garrigou-Lagrange Account of Deification
Garrigou on how, by revelation, man is conformed to God, not God to man. When revealing, God remains the origin, measure, and end of his revelation.
— Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, OP (@FrAquinasOP) August 24, 2021
"God demands that we grow. When he reveals himself to us, he seeks, in a way, to divinize us and not to be annihilated within us."
The Litera Florentina of Justinian's Digest
The Litera Florentina, of Justinian's Digest, written in the fourth decades of the sixth century, contains 907 leaves, and hundreds of thousands of words. This one ms contains by itself as much Latin as all surviving Latin literature from before 100 AD. pic.twitter.com/a4GUiahIpQ
— Transmission of the Latin Classics (@OxGTLC) August 24, 2021
Another Exercise in Mental Gymnastics
Aside from the need to distinguish Vatican II and the liturgical reforms following (many of which do not reflect the council’s teachings), it is curious how Francis has removed Vatican II as an object of further study and inquiry.https://t.co/N0V4cwRYAv
— Crisis Magazine (@CrisisMag) August 24, 2021
Monday, August 23, 2021
A Press Release on the New Director of the Pappas Patristic Institute
Press release from @HCHCBoston regarding the appointment of Fr Maximos Constas as Director of The @PappasPatristic Institute: https://t.co/8k1Tgnufbu
— The Pappas Patristic Institute (@PappasPatristic) August 23, 2021
"Building the House of Wisdom"
Big live-streamed conference coming up: “‘Building the House of Wisdom,’” Sergii Bulgakov: 150 Years After His Birth”
— Aristotle Papanikolaou (@atpapanik) August 23, 2021
9/2–4, organized by Sergii Bulgakov Research Centre at University of Fribourg (Switzerland) w/ @FordhamOrthodox & @VolosAcademy1 Join us: https://t.co/ihXoCzeF9W
Grondelski's Review of Sign of Contradiction
John Grondelski for @NCRegister with this stellar review of "Sign of Contradiction."https://t.co/2XGlCayvpl
— Cluny Media (@ClunyMedia) August 23, 2021
Stile Antico Live (or Recorded, Depending on When You Watch It)
And we're live! https://t.co/VOaaCowm5A https://t.co/FBBZk6RhaN
— Stile Antico (@stileantico) August 23, 2021
Sunday, August 22, 2021
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Psalm 51
Psalm 51 in Latin
— Andrew Youssef|Ανδρέας Ιωσήφ (@AndrewNAYoussef) August 21, 2021
Chant of the Mystics
Pro-tip: Dim the lights in your room, calm your mind and heart, listen, and pray. https://t.co/rmGMrX696R
Friday, August 20, 2021
Colloquium on St. Maximos the Confessor
@PappasPatristic is pleased to announce the inaugural Colloquium on St Maximos (April 28-30, 2022): the MYSTAGOGY, featuring Paul Blowers, Maximos Constas, Alexander Golitzin, Jean-Claude Larchet, Andrew Louth, Nikolaos Loudovikos, and Marcus Plested ➽➽➽https://t.co/BrKuIWaN3S
— The Pappas Patristic Institute (@PappasPatristic) August 20, 2021
Our @PappasPatristic website features a list of upcoming conferences and events related to the field of #patristics, including our April Colloquium on the Mystagogy of St. Maximos the Confessor. Check us out, and don't forget to Subscribe for updates.https://t.co/ryc5p3a7vP pic.twitter.com/NKnmJ2ad3H
— The Pappas Patristic Institute (@PappasPatristic) August 20, 2021
The Baptism of Jesus Christ
Last night:
— Mark Perkins (@mporterperkins) August 20, 2021
4-year old: "Does everyone get married?"
No, Jesus wasn't married.
"Yes he was. Because he got his head dunked under water."
Oh....?
This morning: 🤯 pic.twitter.com/1cEXkb0dDh
JD Flynn Thinks the Synod on Synodality Could Turn Out Well
Set realistic expectations, bring the booze, and invite people outside the usual suspects. Do that, and the local phase of the synod on synodality could be cool. I mean it.https://t.co/xjats6I9mQ
— JD Flynn (@jdflynn) August 20, 2021
Alexander Lingas on "Venice in the East"
Watch @ALLingas discussing the historical background of the repertoire on our #VeniceInTheEast recording — available for 30% off during our 30th Anniversary sale at https://t.co/gurkuVWooE with coupon code 30CRAugust! https://t.co/4zIRf2fFP6
— Cappella Romana (@cappellaromana) August 20, 2021
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Problems of Conscience
The Vatican explicitly recognizes that the available Covid vaccines DO create problems of conscience for a faithful Catholic. https://t.co/Ei7qXhBlNd
— Philip Lawler (@PhilLawler) August 19, 2021
Digital Copies of Latin Aristotle Manuscripts
Newly digitized images of Latin Aristotle manuscripts all around! This is a double leaf from a copy of Michael Scot's "De animalibus", used as a flyleaf. Lists of new MSS from Austrian libraries regularly @mss_oeaw. #fragmentologyhttps://t.co/ZxVeBbVi5M pic.twitter.com/wyzWRv78KA
— Pieter Beullens (@PieterBeullens) August 19, 2021
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Cappella Romana Anniversary Sale
In honor of our 30th Anniversary Season, now through August 31st, save 30% on all of our CDs, SACDs, and Blu-Ray Audio Recordings with coupon code 30CRAugust at https://t.co/gurkuVWooE pic.twitter.com/3mwjxxyAvK
— Cappella Romana (@cappellaromana) August 18, 2021
Where's the Franciscan Reform of the Curia?
"It is possible that the cases of Zanchetta, Barros, and Ferreira are lingering examples of a different era, and excusing bad behavior with political boogeymen is a thing of the past -- but it remains to be seen." Analysis from @jdflynn https://t.co/gm9F8YBzhv
— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) August 18, 2021
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Ugly Church Politics
Mt. Athos fresco depicts St. Anthony of Kiev Caves with schismatic tomos of “autocephaly”https://t.co/h02Fv8lIPi
— Orthodox Christianity (@Orthodoxy2019) August 16, 2021
The fresco of St. Anthony of the Kiev Caves can be found at New Esphigmenou Monastery, which was founded by Patriarch Bartholomew in 2005 and is among the few Ath... pic.twitter.com/gUnp5WdIug
Speculative Theology
(6:50am) Me: *walking back from morning Mass with sisters, not having had coffee yet, approached by a stranger”
— Fr. Thomas Aquinas Pickett, O.P. (@ThomasAquinasOP) August 17, 2021
Stranger: “Father, could I ask you a question?”
Me: “Sure”
Stranger: “Could you tell me about the sacramentality of Josephite marriages?”
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Feast of the Dormition
In giving birth you retained your virginity, in falling asleep you did not abandon the world, o Mother of God. You passed into life, for you are the Mother of Life, and by your prayers you deliver our souls from death. (Troparion, Tone 1) pic.twitter.com/hobkU4NR7s
— Pontifical Oriental Institute (@theorientale) August 15, 2021
The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokoshttps://t.co/wQdCiHRI0g
— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) August 15, 2021
Neither the grave nor death could contain the Theotokos, the unshakable hope, ever vigilant in intercession and protection. As Mother of life, He who dwelt in the ever-virginal womb transposed her to life. pic.twitter.com/k74rTehhvY
A Byz Formulated Connection
The Relationship of the Panagia with Orthodox Ecclesiologyhttps://t.co/LX7Q8f24p4 pic.twitter.com/VkDD4TC9cj
— Mystagogy Resource Center (@mystagogy1) August 15, 2021
Spot the Heresy
Mary’s secret is humility. It is her humility that attracted God’s gaze to her. Today, looking at Mary #assumed into heaven, we can say that humility is the way that leads to Heaven. #Angelus
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 15, 2021
Saturday, August 14, 2021
A Patriarchate in Trouble
Cardinal Robert Sarah: On the Credibility of the Church | National Catholic Register https://t.co/5utWQ279g1 @NCRegister
— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) August 14, 2021
“By keeping alive a liturgical war within herself, the Church loses her credibility and becomes deaf…A father cannot introduce mistrust and division among his faithful children. He cannot humiliate some by setting them against others.” —@Card_R_Sarah https://t.co/JDSItEhmzV
— Chad Pecknold (@ccpecknold) August 14, 2021
Traditionis Custodes in Latin?
Il Testo Originale di Traditionis Custodes in Latino (è uno Scherzo…9 https://t.co/bl4HM3idZ3
— Marco Tosatti (@MarcoTosatti) August 14, 2021
Diptych Ivory Leaf of the Consul Anastasius
@V_and_Ahttps://t.co/taRvhhn9Nw
— The Byzantine Legacy (@ByzantineLegacy) August 14, 2021
The Feast of the Dormition
Check out our video on the icon of the Dormition of the Theotokos.
— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) August 14, 2021
Link: https://t.co/wQdCiI9joQ
Today we celebrate the fore feast of the falling asleep of the Theotokos. Holy tradition says that they found the coffin empty as her body was taken up into heaven with our Lord. pic.twitter.com/gt1h7nb6vd
In the Immaterial Spirit, the whole world hath been mystically adorned upon the glorious memory; and it doth cry to thee joyously: Rejoice, O Virgin, thou boast of the Christian race. pic.twitter.com/CltjCDMWc3
— Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada (@GO_Metropolis) August 14, 2021
The Monastery of Zica
Our brand new episode of "Neither Here Nor in Jerusalem" has just premiered on youtube:https://t.co/IVesrIJyes
— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) August 13, 2021
This time we visited the historic monastery of Zica, a monastery that, from the founding of the kingdom of Serbia, has been the place where Serbian Kings are crowned pic.twitter.com/gwRoUoNI8C
"Principalities and Powers"
A GOSPEL WITHOUT DEMONS?https://t.co/tPPjA8alnV
— Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick (@FrAndrewSDamick) August 12, 2021
The Areopagites say that there is a crisis of the gospel in the modern world. A lot of people have no idea what it even is. There are numerous versions being preached. And almost all of them are missing something -- demons. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/y8un943zAf
Friday, August 13, 2021
"Vivrai je tousjours"
It's Friday, so it's time for another Josquin video! A rarity this week: the chanson 'Vivrai je tousjours', which received its first recording on our @deccaclassics disc. Don't forget to hit 'subscribe' as you watch! https://t.co/F6X82MPxrp
— Stile Antico (@stileantico) August 13, 2021
Agree or Disagree?
And thus the angels were astonished (as the Greek Fathers insisted) to see this unexpected kinship between the eternity of God and the ‘it has happened’ of time and of the flesh. They do not possess thus kinship. And this is why deified humanity is raised above them.
— john milbank (@johnmilbank3) August 12, 2021
Damian Thompson on the Reign of Francis
New Holy Smoke @spectator podcast: time to acknowlege the utter disaster of the Bergoglio pontificate https://t.co/auTfE69XVw
— Damian Thompson (@holysmoke) August 13, 2021
Synaxarion of Saint Irene
Synaxarion of Saint Irene, Empress of the Romans, Founder of Pantocrator Monastery in Constantinoplehttps://t.co/zMZgocJpQQ pic.twitter.com/IuIVyBosjz
— Mystagogy Resource Center (@mystagogy1) August 13, 2021
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Restore the Sarum Use!
This is why the Scots hierarchy were actually offered Restoration of the Sarum Use in 1878 by Leo XIII - but the Bishops rejected it because by that time the faithful had become used to the Roman books introduced by Jesuits and Irish clergy. A catastrophe.
— Jamie McGowan (@SpesScotorum) August 12, 2021
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Interview with Bissera Pentcheva
With our upcoming Festival & Seizoen @oudemuziek performance of #LostVoicesOfHagiaSophia, don't miss this new interview with Bissera Pentcheva: https://t.co/xn0TqnuYqz
— Cappella Romana (@cappellaromana) August 11, 2021
The Authenticity of 1 John 5:7
The Authenticity of 1 John 5:7 — Historical Evidence and the Church Tradition https://t.co/9w6x7blCD4 pic.twitter.com/mJN31aHFUb
— Russian Faith (@Russian_Faith) August 11, 2021
Fr. Cesáreo Gabaráin
The Marist Congregation in Spain has confirmed it has received credible accusations of the abuse of minors against Fr. Cesáreo Gabaráin, a composer who died in 1991. https://t.co/rEMCX7VfGN
— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) August 10, 2021
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Eternal Memory
Fr Joseph Koterski SJ has died. He wrote on participation as a central structuring theme in Aquinas before the sense of that had so widely caught on (e.g.: https://t.co/98LsEkzQ0A). May the Lord complete in him the good work that He has begun. https://t.co/4RlVzws3Ry
— Andrew Davison (@AP_Davison) August 10, 2021
John Haldane on Sarah Broadie
A lovely appreciation of the late Sarah Broadie by John Haldane. Prof. Broadie, an eminent philosopher and classical historian, had been a student of Elizabeth Anscombe and Phillipa Foot as an Oxford (Somerville) undergraduate. She did her teachers proud.https://t.co/yIjBhEHGT3
— Robert P. George (@McCormickProf) August 10, 2021
Holy Icons of Imvros Given to Patriarch Bartholomew
Holy Icons of Imvros handed over to Ecumenical Patriarch via @orthodox_times https://t.co/lHhJMB8j3e
— Orthodox Times (@orthodox_times) August 10, 2021
Saturday, August 07, 2021
May Justice Be Swift
Argentine Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta, a veteran prelate who once boasted of his friendship with the pope, charged with simple sexual abuse, aggravated by being committed by a recognized religious minister against G.G.F.L.https://t.co/zzDD3NN8LY
— Crux (@Crux) August 7, 2021
The Underlying Issue is Latin Ecclesiology
Legislation, writes liturgical scholar and historian Dom Alcuin Reid, cannot change historical facts. Nor can an act of legal positivism determine what is or is not part of the 'lex orandi' of the Church.https://t.co/8aAkUfALFH
— Catholic World Report (@cworldreport) August 7, 2021
(1/5) I mean, sure, it'd be nice if the NO was celebrated in a way continuous with the tradition.
— Matthew Hazell (@M_P_Hazell) August 6, 2021
But I'd hoped that, by now, we might have started to move past the (still important) issue of the ars celebrandi, & into a more substantial analysis of the post-conciliar reforms... https://t.co/kNIfbTZMKL
Iota Unum, our popular series of online talks are back.
— Latin Mass Society (@latinmassuk) August 6, 2021
To launch the new series @LMSChairman gives an in-depth analysis on the recent Motu Proprio, Traditionis Custodes.https://t.co/XPyFNNh5ya
All the talks in the series are available on Podbean, Spotify and our website. pic.twitter.com/UWtEFiAz38
Friday, August 06, 2021
Patriarch Gregory VI's Response to Pius IX
In 1868, Pope Pius IX invited Ecumenical Patriarch Gregory VI to attend the upcoming Vatican Council, where papal infallibility was declared a dogma of the Roman Catholic Church. Gregory declined with these words: pic.twitter.com/G4SxuJfnCy
— Orthodox History (@OrthodoxHistory) August 6, 2021
Sophia Connell's Latest Book
Been reading bits of Sophia Connell's new #Aristotle book & it looks brilliant - especially its argument on how Aristotle (surprisingly) allowed for philosophical women.
— Emily Thomas (@emilytwrites) August 6, 2021
It's actually free until August 13th (thanks @CambUP_PHILNYUK) https://t.co/Gg4848UK1R
The Proceedings
"Inviolata, integra et casta es Maria"
We've just published this week's Friday Josquin video! This is one of our favourite Josquin motets: the delicate 'Inviolata, integra et casta es Maria', which conceals a canon in the inner voices. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube as you watch! https://t.co/zzbU8s5eWR
— Stile Antico (@stileantico) August 6, 2021
The Feast of the Transfiguration
Contemplation of Christological events, like the Transfiguration, provides a wealth of liturgical poetry and hymnography in the Eastern Church, writes Christopher B. Warner.https://t.co/1thqUnZi2M
— Catholic World Report (@cworldreport) August 6, 2021
The Byzantine Canons of the Transfiguration https://t.co/COxFqqW18J pic.twitter.com/1LlbjdzAWE
— NLM (@NLMblog) August 6, 2021
You were transfigured on the mount, o Christ God, showing Your glory to Your disciples as much as they could bear. Make Your eternal light shine also on us who are sinners, through the prayers of the Mother of God, o Giver of Light, glory to You. (Troparion, Tone 7) pic.twitter.com/61RYYl48um
— Pontifical Oriental Institute (@theorientale) August 6, 2021
Today we celebrate the transfiguration of the Savior!
— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) August 6, 2021
Here is our documentary on the icon of this important feast!https://t.co/TinvkUKaty
"Today the abyss of inaccessible light, today the boundless outpouring of divine radiance shines on the Apostles on Mount Thabor. Today Jesus Christ...is recognized as Lord of the Old and New Testament." –St John of Damascus
— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) August 6, 2021
Joyous Feast of the Holy Transfiguration of our Lord! pic.twitter.com/5bzjLNbo3l
Today, August 6, we celebrate the remembrance of the great event of the Transfiguration of our Lord#orthodox_timeshttps://t.co/Szi3YvizB0
— Orthodox Times (@orthodox_times) August 6, 2021
Thursday, August 05, 2021
The Orthodox and Arian Baptisteries of Ravenna
The Orthodox Baptistery of Ravenna https://t.co/GnMN6CrGbf pic.twitter.com/23vzUggP6Z
— NLM (@NLMblog) August 4, 2021
The Arian Baptistery of Ravenna, and the Mausoleum of Theoderic https://t.co/aNpOhPvpqu pic.twitter.com/37DrMMqogl
— NLM (@NLMblog) August 5, 2021
Next on the Agenda: False Ecumenism?
After Taking Down Summorum Pontificum, the New Objective is Inter-Communion https://t.co/Y55veJxDg5
— Marco Tosatti (@MarcoTosatti) August 5, 2021
Sacrifice and Substitution
Roberto Calasso’s Substitutionary Logic of Sacrifice
— Church Life Journal (@ChurchLifeND) August 5, 2021
by Stephen Metzgerhttps://t.co/saQSwfNC3X
Does St. Anselm really hold to that sort of substitutionary theory of atonement? Or to an older Patristic one, in which Christ is the substitute for Adam after his failure?
Italian Laity Write a Letter to Pope Francis
“After 8 years the “Church is burning’ as never before: it is divided and torn apart, in Italy, in China, in the United States, in Germany” — Italian laity implore Pope to end civil war in the Church in letter to @ilfoglio_it. @RorateCaeli https://t.co/5BXY483OXK
— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) August 5, 2021
Fr. Andrew Summerson to Teach at the University of St. Michael
New Professor of Greek Patristics hired by @USMCTheology https://t.co/vGzlq22ylu
— Sheptytsky Institute (@Sheptytsky) August 3, 2021
Father Andrew Summerson has joined @USMCTheology as Assistant Professor of Greek Patristics. https://t.co/pOHAAqgcI6 pic.twitter.com/twaywnwQig
— University of St. Michael's College (@uStMikes) August 5, 2021
Wednesday, August 04, 2021
News Regarding the Old Believers
Metropolitan Hilarion Speaks Whether It Is Possible for ROC to Reunite with Old-Believers
— Pravmir.com (@Pravmir_English) August 3, 2021
Metropolitan Hilarion spoke in an interview with Kommersant daily about prospects for reunification of the Russian Orthodox Church and Old-Believers. https://t.co/Z1F7wL0jXU pic.twitter.com/0ySfo045Zj
Old Rite Church of Prophet Elijah under construction in Minskhttps://t.co/TeiZDYlTHv
— Orthodox Christianity (@Orthodoxy2019) August 3, 2021
On the feast of the Prophet Elijah yesterday, the foundation of a new Old Rite parish named for the great Old Testament saint was consecrated in Minsk. pic.twitter.com/mV8Udn1m37
A New Critical Edition of Aristotle's De incessu animalium
Good to see a new critical edition of Aristotle's "De incessu animalium" by Pantelis Golitsis, in combination with interpretative essays by various authors. The book is edited by Andrea Falcon & Stasinos Stavrianeas. https://t.co/0XTmMbqcjj pic.twitter.com/PzD0Zn18Lq
— Pieter Beullens (@PieterBeullens) August 4, 2021
The Paraklesis Service
The Paraklesis service is celebrated during the first fourteen days of August, and can be done at any time, especially in times of sorrow or need or distress. https://t.co/aWU6qACZrr
— OCN (@MyOCN) August 4, 2021
Monday, August 02, 2021
Latin Ecclesiology and Roman Claims about Primacy Are the Issue
Traditionis Custodes Was Never Merely About the Liturgy
— Church Life Journal (@ChurchLifeND) August 2, 2021
by Shaun Blanchardhttps://t.co/KsmsJ0Cafp
A stirring article from Gregory DiPippo on the 16th anniversary of NLM, The scholarly work of Gregory and the team continues to set a dauntingly high standard. Prayers of thanksgiving and petition for them today.@NLMbloghttps://t.co/E3ON6Iuqo2
— Fr Timothy Finigan (@FatherTF) August 2, 2021
The New Director of the Pappas Patristic Institute
Fr. Maximos Constas, who has taught at HCHC @HCHCBoston since his return from Simonopetra Monastery #mountathos in 2011, has been appointed the new Director of the Pappas Patristic Institute @PappasPatristic. Check out the Institute's brand new website: https://t.co/MVeByJ6IqI pic.twitter.com/LpQkEP9z3S
— The Pappas Patristic Institute (@PappasPatristic) August 2, 2021
Please feel free to share the @PappasPatristic Institute's new site with friends and colleagues. It features a blog, announcements on conferences and events in the field, and an extensive list of links and resources for the study of the #ChurchFathers https://t.co/MVeByJ6IqI
— The Pappas Patristic Institute (@PappasPatristic) August 2, 2021
New Episodes of Schmemann Speaks
As the Church enters the Dormition Fast, new episodes of #SchmemannSpeaks—featuring the words and wisdom of Fr Alexander Schmemann—are dropping each week, starting today! https://t.co/6ViWyKhOjU
— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) August 2, 2021
Memory Eternal
COMING SOON! This book offers a collection of the essays, letters, interviews, and correspondence of Fr Matthew Baker, exploring the works of Fr Georges Florovsky and the writings of the Church Fathers. Available for pre-order now: https://t.co/WywM5gPU57 pic.twitter.com/DSUUmAeqJo
— SVS Press (@SVSPress) August 2, 2021
Sunday, August 01, 2021
Clericalism, East and West
Encyclical from 1864 Shows the Orthodox Church of Greece Made Vaccination Against Smallpox Mandatory for All Believershttps://t.co/rHpbdQr9hc pic.twitter.com/fFk4VeAdBn
— Mystagogy Resource Center (@mystagogy1) July 31, 2021
While visiting a museum today, super intrigued to find, in early 19th-c. Austria, it was actually *church clergy* who were expected to (a) advocate for Smallpox vaccination, (b) help facilitate vac's, and (c) SHAME people who *didn't* take the vax & consequently died from the pox pic.twitter.com/6keXjMgTu8
— Jonathan Greig (@jabgreig) July 31, 2021