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Broader examinations of Catholic theology, tradition, and doctrinal claims in light of Scripture.
St. Dionysius: God the Trinity is not 3 Gods! Paid Members Public
I quote Pope Dionysius’ short letter refuting the heresy of modalism where he clearly affirms that God is the Trinity. He further rebukes anyone who would dare say the Trinity is 3 gods. All emphasis will be mine. Against the Sabellians 1. Now truly it would be just to dispute
AUGUSTINE: FATHER GREATER THAN CHRIST Paid Members Public
The following extracts are taken from St. Augustine’s Tractates on the Gospel of John. All emphasis is mine. On John 5:18-19 16. Further, what said the evangelist as he went on? Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill Him, because He not only broke the Sabbath, but
PALAMIS, LUMENT GENTIUM & MUSLIMS Paid Members Public
The quotes are courtesy of Divine Mercy Apologetics. They prove that St. Gregory Palamas’ position on Muslims is in perfect agreement woth the Catholic Church. Catechism of the Catholic Church #841: “The Church’s relationship with the Muslims. “The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in
EARLY CHURCH & PRAYERS OF SAINTS Paid Members Public
The following citations were compiled by William Albrecht. They document the widespread belief in the prayers/intercessions of angels and saints for believers on earth. All emphasis will be mine. Shepherd of Hermas (AD 89-145) Chapter 4 I prayed him much that he would explain to me the similitude of
PRAYING TO SAINTS Paid Members Public
The following is taken from this post: Prayers to Saints in the Pre-Nicene Era – Energetic Procession. It is commonly claimed that the practice of praying to departed saints and to angels is a late development in Christianity, probably post-dating the Council of Nicea. In this post, I will try to
JEROME, TRADTION & APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION Paid Members Public
Here’s what St. Jerome wrote to the Luciferians in respect to the authority of unwritten traditions and apostolic succession in proving and preserving Christian doctrines and the correct meaning of Scripture. All emphasis will be mine: 8. L. Thirsty men in their dreams eagerly gulp down the water of
APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION & TRADITION Paid Members Public
In this post I will cite from a Church father and two early Christian writers, all of whom affirm that it is the sacred unwritten tradition found in the churches that go back the Apostles which preserve the correct meaning and application of the Scriptures and the Faith. All emphasis
CATECHISM ON JUSTIFICATION Paid Members Public
I share here the entire sanction on Grace and Justification taken from the Catechism of the Catholic Church. All emphasis will be mine. Article 2 GRACE AND JUSTIFICATION I. Justification 1987 The grace of the Holy Spirit has the power to justify us, that is, to cleanse us from our