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But both progressives and traditionalists must constantly measure their personal opinions and preferences against the magisterium of the Church and her authority.
Faith is ultimately an act of trust — trust in the truth of God, trust in the reliability of His Word, trust in the action of the Holy Spirit. The Church doesn’t ask you to trust the pope or the bishops; she asks you to trust in Christ’s promise that “the gate of Hades shall not prevail against” his Church (Matthew 16:18).**
Amen!
You just shut down verga’s argument against relying on the Word. I also note with great satisfaction there was no mention of Mary. There may be hope yet!
The Church doesn’t ask you to trust the pope or the bishops; she asks you to trust in Christ’s promise that “the gate of Hades shall not prevail against” his Church (Matthew 16:18).
That’s not what she’s asking at all. She’s asking us to believe Rome is Christ’s church, but we know she’s not. We know she’s an apostate body with another gospel and another Jesus. I utterly stand on His promises regarding His bride.