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Catholic theologian Jacob Phillips is here to discuss papal authority, the SSPX's looming schism over unauthorized ordinations, liturgical division between the Novus Ordo and Traditional Latin Mass, and the broader crisis of institutional trust facing the modern Church.
Ep. 585
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β±οΈ Timestamps:
00:00:00 β Intro
00:03:30 β Pope Francis & the loss of clarity
00:12:34 β Catholicism's unique answer to the authority crisis
00:21:57 β Assessing Pope Francis's legacy
00:29:24 β YouTube vs. academic theology & the counter-magisterium
00:33:59 β Parallels between Church politics and American politics
00:35:37 β Pope Leo & the current moment
00:39:15 β How to respond when the Pope says something you disagree with
00:46:50 β Vatican II documents vs. the "spirit" of Vatican II
00:54:52 β SSPX, schism & what it means to be Catholic
01:03:18 β Purity spiraling & traditionalist rabbit holes
01:07:43 β SSPX superior general's claim about ordinary parishes
01:14:48 β Pope Leo's pontificate so far
01:17:43 β The Archbishop of Canterbury controversy
01:22:04 β Wasted energy & online Catholic culture
01:30:40 β Most legitimate criticism of Vatican II documents
01:35:37 β Signs of hope in the modern Church
01:43:45 β Legalism & judging your parish
01:52:42 β John Henry Newman & doctrinal development
02:03:13 β Wrapping up
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Catholic theologian Jacob Phillips is here to discuss papal authority, the SSPX's looming schism over unauthorized ordinations, liturgical division between the Novus Ordo and Traditional Latin Mass, and the broader crisis of institutional trust facing the modern Church.
Ep. 585
Theotokos Rosaries: https://dwplus.shop/TheotokosRosaries
-- -- --
π Resources Mentioned:
Jacob Phillips: jacobphillips.net
Truthy 30 Day Free Trial: get.truthly.ai/TlbX/MATT30
-- -- --
β±οΈ Timestamps:
00:00:00 β Intro
00:03:30 β Pope Francis & the loss of clarity
00:12:34 β Catholicism's unique answer to the authority crisis
00:21:57 β Assessing Pope Francis's legacy
00:29:24 β YouTube vs. academic theology & the counter-magisterium
00:33:59 β Parallels between Church politics and American politics
00:35:37 β Pope Leo & the current moment
00:39:15 β How to respond when the Pope says something you disagree with
00:46:50 β Vatican II documents vs. the "spirit" of Vatican II
00:54:52 β SSPX, schism & what it means to be Catholic
01:03:18 β Purity spiraling & traditionalist rabbit holes
01:07:43 β SSPX superior general's claim about ordinary parishes
01:14:48 β Pope Leo's pontificate so far
01:17:43 β The Archbishop of Canterbury controversy
01:22:04 β Wasted energy & online Catholic culture
01:30:40 β Most legitimate criticism of Vatican II documents
01:35:37 β Signs of hope in the modern Church
01:43:45 β Legalism & judging your parish
01:52:42 β John Henry Newman & doctrinal development
02:03:13 β Wrapping up
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Today's Sponsors:
Quo: Try QUO for free + get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/PINTS
Exodus 90: Download the Exodus 90 app to start your 14-Day free trial or visit Exodus90.com/matt to learn more.
Charity Mobile:Visit charitymobile.com/MATTFRADD to get started. Free Phone offer with code MATTFRADD
Hallow: Deepen your personal relationship with God today. Visit hallow.com/MattFradd to get 3 months free.
St. Paul Center: Start your 30-day free trial today at StPaulCenter.com/pints
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πΊ Want to Support Pints With Aquinas? πΊ
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