What Apostolic Succession Is and Why It’s Absolutely Essential

Catholics believe that Jesus gave special authority to his Apostles to rule and guide the Church. These Apostles then ordained and passed on authority to others, called bishops (literally ‘overseers’ in Scripture, it’s the same word). These bishops have ordained and passed on authority to … Continue readingWhat Apostolic Succession Is and Why It’s Absolutely Essential

We’re Talking About Eternal Salvation Here! 3 Need-to-Know Dogmas You Never Hear About

A dogma is a teaching of the Church that has been proposed infallibly by the Magisterium as something that has been revealed by God. This means you are required to believe it and, if you deny it obstinately, you are a heretic, are outside of … Continue readingWe’re Talking About Eternal Salvation Here! 3 Need-to-Know Dogmas You Never Hear About

No, We Don’t Worship Mary: What The Differences Really Are

The first rule of debate is to be sure you correctly understand the position of your interlocutor. Any Catholic who has engaged in dialogue with Protestants knows that discussions can quickly devolve to the Protestant insisting that Catholics believe something that Catholics do not in fact believe … Continue readingNo, We Don’t Worship Mary: What The Differences Really Are