Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., unpacks the tensions behind the SSPX’s plan for episcopal consecrations, clarifying what’s at stake theologically and canonically—and why unity in the Church matters. Conor and Fr. Pine also examine why the Vatican recently cautioned against using the title “Co-Redemptrix” for Mary, as well as the very practical matters of mortal sin, the necessity and beauty of Confession, and how Catholics can grow closer to God in a confused age.
Rooted throughout is the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas—clear thinking, moral seriousness, and confidence in grace. The result is a thoughtful, grounded conversation about truth, authority, and the path to holiness in the modern world.
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Check out the other books by Fr. Pine mentioned in the episode:
- Your Eucharistic Identity: Ignatius PressYour Eucharistic Identity
- Training the Tongue: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech
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CHAPTERS:
- 0:00 - Trailer
- 1:21 - Opening Remarks
- 6:28 - What Would Thomas Aquinas Be Like As a Spiritual Director?
- 18:09 - Distractions in Prayer
- 23:51 - St. Thomas Aquinas’s Influence on Fr. Pine’s Vocation
- 33:24 - Breaking Down the Standoff between the Vatican and the SSPX
- 1:14:20 - Fr. Pine’s Latest Books
- 1:25:38 - Mater Populi Fidelis: the “Co-redemptrix” Question
- 1:42:03 - The Importance of Keeping the Christian Life Simple
- 1:45:15 - Confession and Mortal Sin
- 2:22:10 - How to Have a Good Lent
