Posted on 09/12/2005 9:23:36 AM PDT by Salvation
Apostolic tradition is founded on Mt 16 account, as well as on other scriptural references. For example, elswhere the Gospels say that while Christ taught the multitudes in parables, he taught "everything" to the Apostles. It is the historical fact that the Apostles had received the entire teaching from the incarnate Christ and passed it on, first orally and through establishment of liturgical rites, and then, when the need arose, through the New Testament scriptures. The commission of Peter ensures that this apostolic tradition is inspired with the Holy Ghost through the ages till Christ returns in glory.
I think it is important to test against the Greek original and where diverse Greek versions exist, go by both historical and authoritative guidance. We know that God does not speak in riddles and the scripture contains no contradiction that matters to the faith. I think it is less important to compare one English translation to another. As a practical matter, when in doubt I check with Douay and Vulgate, and if the doubt remains I go to Stephanus Greek. But my overall mindset is Catholic, so I don't have the need to constantly check with the magisterial teaching. If I were doubting the Catholic Church, I would do so more often, because my theological intuition then would be under more modern -- and therefore unapostolic -- influences.
The passage in 1 John says that the Sacrament of Holy Orders is sufficient to guide against seduction of heresies, but in order to not merely resist the heresy in our heart but also defeat it and teach others, study of Tradition and Scripture becomes necessary, as the letters to Timothy make clear.
Indeed the scripture tells is the story of the Cross, but unlike the scripture, the crucifix is visibly present at all times and operates on a different level than a written word. The Devil can quote the Bible too, but he cannot look at the Cross.
The "different view" on the Christian imagery has been debunked eleven centuries ago. See #360 for a basic outline, and a link to do more study. But the point is not that a Protestant might be reluctant to hang a Catholic object in his home, but that the very idea of looking at an image of Christ is repugnant to someone who imagines himself Christian.
God calls each one of us to be a saint.
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September 12, 2006
Holy Name of Mary
This feast is a counterpart to the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus (January 3); both have the possibility of uniting people easily divided on other matters.
The feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary began in Spain in 1513 and in 1671 was extended to all of Spain and the Kingdom of Naples. In 1683, John Sobieski, king of Poland, brought an army to the outskirts of Vienna to stop the advance of Muslim armies loyal to Mohammed IV in Constantinople. After Sobieski entrusted himself to the Blessed Virgin Mary, he and his soldiers thoroughly defeated the Muslims. Pope Innocent XI extended this feast to the entire Church. Quote:
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BTTT on the Optional Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Mary.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006 The Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Optional Memorial) |
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September 12, 2007
Holy Name of Mary
This feast is a counterpart to the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus (January 3); both have the possibility of uniting people easily divided on other matters.
The feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary began in Spain in 1513 and in 1671 was extended to all of Spain and the Kingdom of Naples. In 1683, John Sobieski, king of Poland, brought an army to the outskirts of Vienna to stop the advance of Muslim armies loyal to Mohammed IV in Constantinople. After Sobieski entrusted himself to the Blessed Virgin Mary, he and his soldiers thoroughly defeated the Muslims. Pope Innocent XI extended this feast to the entire Church. Quote:
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