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Theology Professor Gives Definitive Answer on SSPX. Is the Novus Ordo Intrinsically Evil? A Response
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In this episode of Catholic Unscripted, Katherine Bennett and Mark Lambert are joined by Professor Jacob Phillips in response to a recent conversation with Theo Howard, exploring the nature of disagreement within the life of the Church.
As Catholics navigate questions of authority, tradition, and contemporary ecclesial tensions, the discussion reflects on how disagreement can be conducted without fragmentation or hostility. Professor Phillips considers the distinction between reaction and fidelity, the relationship between obedience and freedom, and the spiritual posture required for genuine intellectual charity.
The conversation also examines the importance of stability, the dangers of polemical framing, and the possibility of maintaining friendship and mutual respect even when substantive differences remain. Rather than seeking resolution through victory, the episode models a form of discourse rooted in shared commitment to truth and the Church’s life.
This is a thoughtful reflection on dialogue, authority, and the art of remaining united amid difference.
Topics Discussed
Response to conversations with Theo Howard and Dr Peter Kwasniewski
Authority and obedience in Catholic life
The nature of ecclesial disagreement
Stability vs reaction
Intellectual charity and friendship
The role of dialogue in contested questions
Spiritual posture in public discourse
Unity without uniformity
Fidelity amid difference
About the Guest
Professor Jacob Phillips is a philosopher and academic whose work engages questions of authority, freedom, and Christian moral life, with particular attention to the dynamics of belonging and obedience within the Church.
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