La Leçon de catéchisme (Catechism Lesson), 1890, by Jules-Alexis Muenier (1863-1942), oil on canvas, Musée des beaux-arts et d’archéologie de Besançon

Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you, but do so with gentleness and reverence.”

cf. 1 Peter 3:15-16

catechesis

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Church

Authority

QUESTION OR COMMON OBJECTION:

The Bible alone is the ultimate authority of truth, not the Church.

CATHOLIC ANSWER:

That’s not what St. Paul says in his letter to Timothy…

But if I should be delayed, you should know how to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of truth.”

1 Timothy 3:15

Jesus established a living authority, the Church. The Church gave us the Bible and is the the final authority on matters of faith.

Other References: 2 Thes 3:6; Lk 10:16; 2 Pt 3:15-16; Mt 18:17-18

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catholic answers

karlo broussard

Protestants believe the Bible is the only source for determining Christian truth. But as Karlo Broussard shows this belief is incoherent. If followed to its logical conclusion, Protestants would have to reject their knowledge of what Scripture is.

ascension presents | Fr. Mike Schmitz

catechism of the Catholic Church

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PRAYER

Let us pray.

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.

Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.