Why Catholics Use Scripture and Tradition

Why Catholics Use Scripture and Tradition

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Don’t Go Into Easter Without Asking Yourself This (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Throughout Lent, and really throughout the entire Christian life, we keep Christ crucified before our eyes as a reminder of how deeply we are loved. But it also confronts us with a question: Do I want to be associated with that? Fr. Mike Schmitz challenges us, especially during H ...  Show more

Fr. Mike Schmitz and Michael Iskander on "House of David", Catholic Faith, and More

Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Michael Iskander, best known for his role as King David in House of David, for a powerful conversation on faith, vocation, and the journey toward God. They reflect on David as a flawed man after God’s own heart, exploring what it means to live fait ...  Show more

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Day 10: The Apostolic Tradition
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Day 11: Sources of Divine Revelation
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Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. ...  Show more

Day 10: The Apostolic Tradition (2024)
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