Category Archives: doctrine

Quotes from the papal teaching document “Evangelii Gaudium”, with my commentary. “New cultures are constantly being born in these vast new expanses where Christians are no longer the customary interpreters or generators of meaning. Instead, they themselves take from these … Continue reading →

Quotes from the papal teaching document “Evangelii Gaudium”, with my commentary. “Works of love directed to one’s neighbor are the most perfect external manifestation of the interior grace of the Spirit” EG 37 When Pope Francis, earlier this year, commented … Continue reading →

Jesus himself clearly taught the indefectibility of the Church, founded on the Rock that is Peter and his successors. [Matthew] {16:18} And I say to you, that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and … Continue reading →

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Pope Boniface VIII: “But this authority, although it be given to a man, and though it be exercised by a man, is not a human but a Divine power given by divine word of mouth to Peter and confirmed to … Continue reading →

Second Vatican Council: “Although the individual bishops do not enjoy the prerogative of infallibility, they nevertheless proclaim Christ’s doctrine infallibly whenever, even though dispersed through the world, but still maintaining the bond of communion among themselves and with the successor … Continue reading →

At Fatima, the Blessed Virgin Mary said: “many souls go to hell because they have no one to pray and make sacrifices for them.” How can this be? Why would God permit souls to go to Hell for this reason? … Continue reading →

The biggest controversies in theology today, especially among the faithful in general rather than among theologians, are in the realm of salvation theology and also ethics. Most of the faithful have little interest in dogmatic theology. However, there is a … Continue reading →

Quotes from the Pope’s recent interview with Fr. Spadaro, published in English translation in America Magazine — “We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage and the use of contraceptive methods. This is not possible. I have … Continue reading →