CS 1641: A is for Apostolic Succession

DAY 130: Vigilant and Faithful Servants Welcome to the Gospel in a Year on the Catholic Sprouts Podcast. In this episode we are reading Luke 12:35-59 To get the most out of this journey through the Gospels, we suggest you PRINT THE GOSPEL IN A YEAR NOTEBOOK. It's free and ready f ...  عرض المزيد

DAY 129: Dependence on God Welcome to the Gospel in a Year on the Catholic Sprouts Podcast. In this episode we are reading Luke 12"1-34et the most out of this journey through the Gospels, we suggest you PRINT THE GOSPEL IN A YEAR NOTEBOOK. It's free and ready for you right here - ...  عرض المزيد

The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is ...  عرض المزيد

In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today's secon ...  عرض المزيد

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us for free on the Asce ...  عرض المزيد

In this powerful and detailed exposition, we break down the essential differences between the Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant views of apostolic succession. Learn why the Church Fathers insist that true succession is not merely historical or external, but inseparably tied t ...