I think it is possible to be both a Catholic and a Bible believing Christian. Of course! It is ignorant protestants who have made a distinction, not us. What are the authorities of the Church? The Deposit of Faith (big "T" Tradition), Scripture, and the Magisterial teaching through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Without the Bible, there is no Church. Without the Church, we would not have the Canon of Scripture. We are Bible-believing people.
No actually Trent FORBIDS you from owning or reading a bible
47 posted on 03/18/2015 8:08:33 AM PDT by RnMomof7