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Jakob Karl Rinderknecht @jkrinder.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

He looks kind of silly on Mary Kate’s other book. (Adorable though, with his hood up)

Cover of Mary Kate Holman’s recent book on Chenu

Jakob Karl Rinderknecht @jkrinder.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Happy Feast of St Benedict to all who celebrate. I’ve always loved how the prologue and ch 72 frame the rule. “We seek therefore to establish a school for the Lord’s service … and may he bring us all together to everlasting life.”

Statue of St Benedict from St John’s Collegeville

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Jakob Karl Rinderknecht @jkrinder.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

A change for summer- last time I was anything near cleanshaven was probably 2017

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Jakob Karl Rinderknecht @jkrinder.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Two weeks left (-ish), to submit for the North American Academy of Ecumenists. The CFP is here: bit.ly/2026NAAE. Please consider submitting a paper proposal. It's a great little conference. We have a few scholarships for grad students, contingent faculty and others without support.

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Jakob Karl Rinderknecht @jkrinder.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

This came up in the feed as I came across this in Magnifica Humanitas -- seems like the same concern from multiple sources.

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Jakob Karl Rinderknecht @jkrinder.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The CFP for the North American Academy of Ecumenists is now live -- due June 15th -- we are looking for papers considering the common good, ecotheology, and the world church in some relation to Christian unity. Full CFP at bit.ly/2026NAAE Some scholarships available for presenters w/o support

Artemis 2 image with information about the NAAE Call for Papers 2026. "World Christianity and the Realm of God" Sept 25-27 at Princeton Theological Seminary. More information at: bit.ly/2026NAAE

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Jakob Karl Rinderknecht @jkrinder.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

If Candlemas Day be dry and fair, the half o’ winter’s to come and mair. If Candlemas Day be wet and foul, the half o’ winter’s gane at Yule. Oh well. At least it’s a pretty day.

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Jakob Karl Rinderknecht @jkrinder.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

If you are planning on attending AAR /SBL this fall here are the sessions of the Vatican II Studies Unit- should be a good lineup!

Vatican 2 Studies Unit, cosponsored with Interreligious and Interfaith Studies Unit and Religions in Europe Unit. Nostra Aetate at 60. With Alaina Keller, Peter Thielen, Claire Maligot, Younus Mirza, and Jaisy Joseph.
Sunday, November 23, Hynes Convention Center, 209.

Vatican 2 Studies Unit: The Role of the Theologian at the Council and in a Synodal Church. With Timothy Perron, Edward Dunar, and Therese Lautua. Sunday, Nov 23, 5-6:30pm. Hynes Convention Center, 308.

Vatican 2 Studies Unit: The Conciliar Legacy of Freedom. With Michael McGravey, Mary Kate Holman, and Stephanie Wong. Saturday Nov 22 3-4:30pm, Sheraton Back Bay B.

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Jakob Karl Rinderknecht @jkrinder.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

This morning I was home alone with the dogs. Came into the living room to discover that someone (not me) had turned on the TV and started an episode of Archer. In other news, the puppy has decided that the TV remote looks like a chew toy.

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Jakob Karl Rinderknecht @jkrinder.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

New foster! Meet Crumbs. She’s sweet and very smart. And deaf and a little stubborn, so training is gonna be important.

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Jakob Karl Rinderknecht @jkrinder.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Another year in the books (10 since I graduated!!) Another crop of wonderful Cardinal grads to celebrate! And sabbatical begins soon 😊

A rapidly aging professor in Marquette Doctoral robes

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Jakob Karl Rinderknecht @jkrinder.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Hi folks- CFP for the NAAE conference just before AARSBL is live. Please spread the word. A very-grad student friendly conference with fully online options. “In Necessities, Unity”. Question is: what is necessary for unity? Why? bit.ly/NAAE2025

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Jakob Karl Rinderknecht @jkrinder.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Denna continues to warm up to puppy Taylor. Still hoping she finds a forever home soon! www.snispa.org/taylor

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Jakob Karl Rinderknecht @jkrinder.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Tom the puppy got adopted today and seems to be doing great. Taylor is still with us. And has convinced Denna that one puppy isn’t too much chaos and should be trusted to cuddle www.snipsa.org/taylor