To work for the proper implementation of canon law is to play an extraordinarily

constructive role in continuing the redemptive mission of Christ. Pope John Paul II

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Overview

Societas Sancti Raymundi / Society of St. Raymond

The Society of St. Raymond is an informal association of persons who, in the spirit of Canon 1752, strive through personal prayer and professional exercise to assist in the renewal of canonical expertise and faithful legal service in the Catholic Church

Background

Beatus vir qui non abiit in consilio impiorum, et in via peccatorum non stetit, et in conventu derisorum non sedit:

Sed in lege Domini voluntas eius et in lege eius meditabitur die ac nocte.

Ps. I, 1-2.

The West in general, and the Catholic Church in particular, seem to be passing through a period of marked antinomianism, that is, a general disinterest in and even a growing disdain for law. Invoking the patronage of St. Raymond of Peñafort, Patron of Canonists, the SSR invites all of those interested in assisting with the renewal of canonical expertise and services in the Catholic Church to commit to personal prayer and professional exercises in pursuit of those goals. Some examples of this commitment would include:

• daily prayer for those learning, practicing, administering, and teaching canon law;

• daily reading of the text of canon law and commentaries thereon;

• taking advantage of occasions to explain and promote the role of canon law in the life of the Church;

• lending prayerful and/or practical support to learned societies and programs promoting a proper understanding of canon law in the life of the Church; and so on.

Materials on this website represent the opinions of Dr. Edward Peters and are offered in accord with Canon 212 § 3.

This website undergoes continual refinement and development. No warranty of completeness or correctness is made.

Dr. Peters' views are not necessarily shared by others in the field nor are they intended as canonical or civil advice.