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Catholic Doctrines in Scripture by Topic. Save or print 87- page Resource

by | Nov 17, 2022 | , , , , , | 0 |

Catholic Doctrines in Scripture, Compiled by Greg Oatis            Click here for document Introduction                                                          3 Preface                                                                 4 Church Authority and Papal Infallibility                     5 Peter as First Pope                                                 8 Apostolic Succession                                               11 Ordination and Priesthood                                       12 Salvation Not By Faith Alone/Not Assured                  14 Doctrines                                                              21 Free Will                                                              21 Abortion                                                               23  Contraception                                                        24 Homosexuality                                                       […]

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“Steve, would you have joined the Church if Pope Francis had been the pope?”

by | Jul 15, 2022 | , , | 0 |

I received a courteous email asking me what I considered to be a sincere question. It was proposed, I believe, by a Protestant who is considering joining the Catholic Church! He wrote, Hello Mr. Ray, If Pope Francis was the pope at the time of your Conversion to the Faith, would you have converted? Thank, Ray […]

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My Thoughts While Waiting In Line for Confession

by | Jun 18, 2022 | , , , , , , , , | 0 |

My wife and I recently went to confession. The line was pretty long (which was good to see, though I hate lines 🙂  As I sat and waited it struck me again that the Church is not just a loose association of like-minded followers of Jesus. It is not just “Jesus and me” as we […]

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My talk “How Does a John Paul II Catholic Survive in a Pope Francis World?”

by | Jun 13, 2022 | , , | 0 |

My wife and I are members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre which is an order of Knights and Dames since the Crusaders Period. Our mission is to defend and support the Christians and the holy sites in the Holy Land. In 2019 our Lieutenant asked me to give the keynote speech and […]

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Did Pope Francis slight Archbishop José Gómez of Los Angeles and Insult the Faithful in America?

by | Jun 12, 2022 | , , , | 0 |

The Pope’s recent elevation of progressive and liberal Bishop McElroy of San Diego Diego California to cardinal sent many Catholics’ heads a spinning. Since the Pope bypassed Archbishop Gomez of Los Angeles to raise Gomez’s “subordinate” McElroy, it seems the Pope is making a statement, preferring the very left-leaning political bishop and in so doing […]

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“Tales from the Coffin” (Patrick, that is) by Ed Feser PhD

by | Apr 19, 2022 | , , | 0 |

For those who have followed the recent sad state of affairs of a once great media and apologetics personality, you will find this recent post by Feser interesting. Since Patrick Coffin’s arguments are so weak and unconvincing, he has resorted to blaming his opponents of being motivated by money and employs adolescent silliness by substituting […]

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Patrick Coffin and his claim that Pope Francis is an Anti-Pope

by | Feb 16, 2022 | , , , , , | 0 |

First, I sadly begin by saying that I have always had great respect for Patrick Coffin and consider him a friend and ally in the culture wars. When he was the host of Catholic Answers Live we probably did 100 shows together. We have traveled together. I consider him a dear friend. However, I do […]

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Does God Pick the Pope? [implied, Did God Pick Pope Francis]? by Jimmy Akin

by | Feb 8, 2022 | , , , , | 0 |

Does God Pick the Pope? by Jimmy Akin (written in 2018) “When Pope Benedict was elected in 2005, I was overjoyed. As much as I loved John Paul II, Cardinal Ratzinger spoke to me in a special way, and I was thrilled when he became pope. I was puzzled, though, by the way people began announcing him […]

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“Chair of Moses – Chair of Peter” – a lengthy debate

by | Jan 3, 2022 | , , , , | 0 |

Recently I have corresponded with a polite gentleman about the correlation between “Moses taking his seat” to judge the people and the Chair of Moses mentioned by Our Lord (Matt 23:2). As Catholics, we also see that authority exercised in the Chair of Peter. It was an interesting discussion which I hope you find helpful, […]

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What to Think About Bad Popes

by | Jul 9, 2021 | , , , , | 0 |

Written by Dave Armstrong and used with permission: BAD POPES: REPLIES TO A SINCERE INQUIRER, by Dave Armstrong God made an everlasting covenant with King David, even though he was an adulterer and murderer. Dave writes: “As this was originally private correspondence, my correspondent’s exact words will be paraphrased, not cited. Her “words” will be […]

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Yes, Peter is the Rock; Matthew’s Wording Makes it Clear

by | Jun 25, 2021 | , , , | 0 |

Tim Staples of Catholic Answers wrote this clear and simple explanation of St. Matthew’s words “You are Peter (Rock) and on this rock I will build my Church.” Matt 16:18.  I thought it was quite good and worthy of sharing here.    By TIM STAPLES • 1/29/2021     Read or Listen. Few biblical passages have caused more […]

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