Sofia

Brand New episode of Neither Here Nor in Jerusalem!
Full video: https://t.co/uBRyrjmvFC
Join us as Fr. Panayiotis and I explore the beautiful and ancient city of #Sofia in #Bulgaria ! pic.twitter.com/sbwEFQcZpx

— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) September 7, 2021

A New Patriarch for the ACOE

The Assyrian Church of the East elects new patriarch in Erbil - congratulations to His Holiness, the new Patriarch. I was privileged to meet his predecessor Mar Gewargis, in Erbil https://t.co/alHs1WHOSp

— Benedict Kiely (@benedict_kiely) September 8, 2021

The Campaign Continues

His All-Holiness denounces "the dissemination of pseudoscientific opinions concerning the purported dangers of the Covid-19 vaccines, the slander aimed toward specialists of the medical field, & the unfounded degradation of the seriousness of the disease." https://t.co/P9Fzvnqclm pic.twitter.com/Sz0X578uO5

— Order of St. Andrew (@OrderStAndrew) September 7, 2021

His All-Holiness: "Naturally, all of us at the Phanar, including myself, have been vaccinated. This is not the first time the Church has faced a pandemic. And each time the answer was prayer and observance of directed countermeasures." https://t.co/tT1pYfRz2j pic.twitter.com/DRePNn4mSw

— Order of St. Andrew (@OrderStAndrew) September 10, 2021

The Synaxis of Holy Joachim and Anne

The Synaxis of Ss Joachim and Anne https://t.co/Vnup0TOlD5 pic.twitter.com/SUOztkokv4

— NLM (@NLMblog) September 9, 2021

Saints Anne and Joachim were the parents of the Virgin Mary. After praying for a child, the couple was visited by an angel who told them that a daughter would be born to them, who would remain a virgin and be blessed above all other women. Saints Joachim and Anna, pray for us! pic.twitter.com/0UO5NdHwRF

— Pontifical Oriental Institute (@theorientale) September 9, 2021

Today, September 9, Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, the Church commemorates the Synaxis of Holy and Righteous Ancestors of God Joachim and Anna#orthodox_times https://t.co/hfDFoAEIx7

— Orthodox Times (@orthodox_times) September 9, 2021

The Answer is Obvious

"Why then don’t our shepherds speak and write in a way that is recognizably Christian!"

Stephen White, commenting on the preparatory document for the Synod of Bishops. https://t.co/HwDjS3EVFe

— Philip Lawler (@PhilLawler) September 9, 2021

Hubris?

or was he bought off?

His All-Holiness denounces "the dissemination of pseudoscientific opinions concerning the purported dangers of the Covid-19 vaccines, the slander aimed toward specialists of the medical field, & the unfounded degradation of the seriousness of the disease." https://t.co/P9Fzvnqclm pic.twitter.com/Sz0X578uO5

— Order of St. Andrew (@OrderStAndrew) September 7, 2021

A Latin Defense of the Infallibility of Canonizations

Good recent book from Arouca Press. I have a piece in it arguing for a 'minimal-infallibilist position', i.e. canonisation guarantees that the canonised person is among the blessed but not necessarily that he exercised heroic virtue on earth. https://t.co/vZaezYDGCe

— Fr Thomas Crean OP (@crean_fr) September 7, 2021

Guidelines on Synodality...

The Holy See issued guidelines Tuesday for the synod on synodality, and some guidance on what synodality is -- and is not.https://t.co/LZYNLp58CN

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) September 7, 2021

The synodal documents try to redefine the sensus fidelium as the independent, authoritative voice for the laity “in dialogue with” the “teaching authority of the Pope and the bishops.” That's a problem. https://t.co/vpJtt8Bj0U

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

VATICAN—At Press Conference today, @EpochTimes asks panel for precise and concise definition of “Synodality”—a keyword throughout this Pontificate.

Answers in Italian, Spanish and English (which starts at 6:24) https://t.co/TiIHtdbOjq

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) September 7, 2021

…the outcome of the Synod process is unpredictable, and likely to entail more than a small amount of confusion. But perhaps that is the intent of the Synod organizers. 1/2https://t.co/ui7B7QiPuh

— Philip Lawler (@PhilLawler) September 7, 2021

Stephen Barr's Mathematical Physics

The Multiverse and the Prevalence of Anthropic Coincidences in Recent Physics https://t.co/a0yIoAKoqt Stephen Barr is always impressive!

— John Cavadini (@JohnCavadini) September 7, 2021

The Imprecatory Psalms

Two weeks ago, I had a chat with @leodelo2 about my article on the imprecatory Psalms (my first guest appearance for a podcast and on Catholic radio). Today, the episode has dropped. https://t.co/QaFKZETDbH

— Timothy Troutner (@troutsky_) September 6, 2021

Many Causes at Work Here

Every priest I talk to who’s 45 years of age or younger in Western Canada:

-Status quo isnt working
-we are losing good men after ordination because of burn out
-we want to live in community

Ive yet to talk to one priest in these parts who DOESNT feel this way.

— Fr. Harrison Ayre 🦚 (@FrHarrison) September 6, 2021

Cappella Romana Sings Mikis Theodorakis

Mikis Theodorakis composed a small but significant body of sacred music. Later orchestrated, his 1984 Orthodox Funeral Service (Requiem) was originally for a cappella chorus. Here is the 1st Stasis of Psalm 118(119) sung in 2007 by @cappellaromana https://t.co/dj5huc7ECo

— Alexander Lingas (@ALLingas) September 5, 2021

The Word of the Word

or the words of the Word?

This is the medicine: fewer useless words and more of the Word of God. Let us hear the words of the #GospelOfTheDay addressed to us: “Ephphatha, be opened!” Jesus, I want to open myself to your Word, open myself to listen. Heal my heart.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 5, 2021

A New Video from Archbishop Viganò

Viganò: Libera Nos a Malo. Considerations on the Great Reset https://t.co/TuHLHIgVpK

— Marco Tosatti (@MarcoTosatti) August 31, 2021

Discovery of a Byzantine Church

Byzantine church dedicated to unknown martyr unearthed in Israel. https://t.co/I579mc8tYb #RomanMiddleEast #Israel #RomanArchaeology #Byzantine #Archaeology pic.twitter.com/HQ6o3rmigA

— Roman Middle East (@RomanMiddleEast) September 2, 2021

Robert Grosseteste on Soteriology

Here’s one of the most beautiful accounts I’ve come across of how the Incarnation confers benefits that make it more than a remedy for sin, from Robert Grosseteste (ca 1168-1253). I know him for his work on scientific themes; here he is showing his skill in doctrinal theology. pic.twitter.com/Y6xrPZHaft

— Andrew Davison (@AP_Davison) September 2, 2021

Christ the Divine Physician

The Greek verb therapeuein means “to heal” or “to cure.” The purpose of the gospel is arguably that we be healed.https://t.co/PDlsoNRa5Q

— First Things (@firstthingsmag) September 2, 2021

Latin Traditional Institutes Respond to Traditionis Custodes

The leaders of traditional Catholic institutes have appealed to French bishops for a “mediator” to address the challenges presented by Pope Francis’ motu proprio Traditionis custodes. https://t.co/wK3tfy96jC

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) September 2, 2021

Traditional Catholic institutes appeal for ‘mediator’ https://t.co/8BPc7qBKJn via @cnalive

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) September 2, 2021

Jonathan Pageau's Interpretation of Scripture

Have you seen my latest video yet? Many people have asked me to go more into St. Ephrem's 'Hymns on Paradise', I hope this encourages you all to read it and get a glimpse into how I interpret Scripture symbolically. Enjoy: https://t.co/VyG5Ssgj1C pic.twitter.com/tuxb34DmY2

— Jonathan Pageau (@PageauJonathan) August 31, 2021

What Progress with the Annulment Situation?

Six years ago this month, Pope Francis introduced major changes to the "annulment" process, in "Mitis iudex dominus Iesus."

Are they working? That depends on where you live, and who you ask.https://t.co/4qax3yaadN

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) September 1, 2021