Fr Timothy Finigan

Catholic priest, theologian and blogger. “New Condition” since stroke in 2021: Hemianopic Alexia.

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

The footnote is:
187. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings. The Return of the King, Part III, Book Five, Chapter IX, New York 1965, 190.

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

I was delighted to find that Pope Leo quoted Tolkien in his “Magnifica Humanitas” (n.2013:)

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

“Torches Against the Abyss” is a collection of short pieces by Rev John A Perricone. Over 600 pages of high-quality articles. Most enjoyable.
https://t.co/O7sCiCdtOT

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

You think that’s a joke?
Lewisham says ...

... HOLD MY BEER!

[Eccles @BruvverEccles]

BREAKING: @Heidi_Labour says that HS2 has concentrated too much on trains, and in order to save money they will build a railway line that does not take trains.

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

The manner in which, early in this book, Pearce deals with the bien-pensant critics of Tolkien is devastating.

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

I have come to regard Joseph Pearce with increasing admiration for his insight and his balanced presentation of controversial subjects. His “Tolkien: Man and Myth” is masterful.
https://t.co/bwjSGntcyl

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

@pattif21 @Starbucks Me too.

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

St Robert Bellarmine has a place of honour in my oratory. He is giving Holy Communion to victims of the plague. (On the tongue.)

[Diane Montagna @dianemontagna]

Please keep in your prayers a very good Dutch Bishop, +Rob Mutsaerts, who was injured in a serious car accident while returning from hearing confessions.

May Our Lady of Fatima, whose feast we celebrate tomorrow, intercede for him and bring swift healing. 🙏 https://t.co/dOEAQpOXa2

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

A thorough biography of the great apostle, Fr Fessio, has been provided by his Jesuit colleague. Warmly recommended!
https://t.co/BQ84hTjenl

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

Many thanks to Father Halsall for “A Light from the Shadows”, a book on Tolkien's spiritual heart. An enjoyable and informative read.
https://t.co/ppwPaZ29eb

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

Congratulations to Sir Edward! A richly deserved award.
@EdwardLeighGB

[The Catholic Herald @CatholicHerald]

In a ceremony at Westminster Cathedral tonight, Archbishop Moth invested Sir Edward Leigh, the veteran MP and Father of the House of Commons, as a knight of the Order of St Gregory the Great.

The papal honour was given in recognition of a lifetime of service to the Catholic Church and to public life in Great Britain.

https://t.co/vn4QM1mb0z

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

This is very good news. Many thanks to @EdwardPentin and any others involved in it.

[Edward Pentin @EdwardPentin]

Today I launched a new venture: Catholic Charity Finder — a directory of Catholic charities that aims to make it easier for your almsgiving this Lent and into the future. We're starting small with just a few charities and will add more in the weeks and months ahead. Most will be small to medium-sized non-profits. Do have a look and let us know what you think. https://t.co/ZP038lbHZq

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

Some heartening news today. Congratulations to Robin Ward. Deo Gratias!

[Robin Ward @CanonRobinWard]

Has been received into the Catholic Church. Please pray for me.

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

@DJPM6 @father_rmv @FatherChrisVor1 @fr_james1 @FriarMario @CardinalDolan @ArchCordileone @CarloMVigano Requiescat in pace.

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

May our Divine Saviour, Jesus Christ, bless us all on this festival day of His nativity.

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

It was worth having a quick look at X this morning to see this. May our Divine Saviour bless Cardinal Pizzaballa.

[Catholic Sat @CatholicSat]

A Christmas tradition in Bethlehem is the chanting of Luke’s account of Our Lord’s birth at the very place where it happened, concluding with the great throng of Heaven singing “Glory to God in the highest”, which is taken up by the Franciscans, who chant Gloria in excelsis Deo

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

This is very good news indeed.

[Catholic Church @catholicEW]

On receiving the news of his appointment by Pope Leo XIV as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Southwark, Canon Gerard Bradley said: "I carry these words of Our Lord in my mind before my ordination, which I’ve been thinking about since my teens: “Watch and pray”. Keeping my eyes open and fixed solely on Him, watching to catch glimpses of His presence, and to beg for His Gifts again and again."

Read more: https://t.co/u50fXsUmFL

[Matthew Hazell @M_P_Hazell]

Official: Rt Rev Richard Moth, Bishop of Arundel and Brighton, is the new Archbishop of Westminster: https://t.co/dKynsauncD

[Fr Timothy Finigan @FatherTF]

To borrow an expression from @fatherz this is a hallmark “Yesterday’s technology tomorrow” achievement. (And you need to pay €68,10 for a year’s access!)

[Vatican News @VaticanNews]

Starting from 8 December, the Annuarium Pontificium—the Holy See’s official Pontifical Yearbook—is available in a fully digital version, accessible via web browser and mobile app.
https://t.co/fD2jXwjxhn