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What Is Heresy? Definition and Examples.

Erhard Schoen, via Wikimedia Commons
A heretical proposition is one certainly opposed, either as contrary or contradictory, to a revealed truth that has been sufficiently and certainly proposed by the Church.
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All the books of Sacred Scripture are inspired.No book of Sacred Scripture is inspired.
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All the books of Sacred Scripture are inspired.Some books, such as The Second Book of Maccabees, are not inspired.
Since it is a dogma of faith that all books are inspired, it is heresy to say either that no book is inspired or that some book is not inspired.
1. Note the term certainly. If something is uncertain, it cannot be defined, and therefore a contrary statement cannot be called heretical. I will explain this using a well-known theological example:
A thesis in the treatise
At first glance, this thesis might seem to be defined, but someone could avoid the authority of the documents by arguing that they refer to the observance of the commandments, not necessarily to their salvific value …

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It is not the Assumption of Mary.

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The Assumption of The Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven body and soul.
Ave Maria.

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The Early Church and the book of Genesis

This article is based on the video Genesis and the Church Fathers. Early Christian Beliefs and Quotes by the Early Christian Beliefs YouTube Channel. Watch the video for a more in-depth discussion:
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The Early Fathers on Sacred History
Did the early Christians believe that the events in
The early Christians believed that the Book of
Furthermore, the early Christians universally held that it was possible, allowing for some variation of a few hundred years, to construct a chronology of the entire history of the universe based on the dates recorded in
To support these claims, we will present and discuss 29 quotes from various writers, saints, apostles, doctors of the Church, martyrs, and laypersons.
Saint Barnabas,
'The Sabbath is mentioned at the beginning of the creation: ''And God made in six days the works of His hands, and made an end …

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Worth a watch!

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The Shepherd Struck: Is a Long Papal Vacancy Foretold in Sacred Scriptures?

Pius XII blessed on his death bed, Castel Gandolfo, 1958'I understand the point, but is there anything in Scripture or prophecy on the possibility of a lengthy interregnum? …especially as we suffer the Church’s Passion in these dark days? There are numerous examples of prophecy regarding the loss of faith and the failure of our shepherds, but I’m not aware of a prediction of no shepherd.'
I thought this question deserved a proper answer rather than a quick reply. So here it is:
Does the Bible Predict a Long Papal Vacancy?
Old Testament
Jeremiah 33:17
'For thus says the LORD; David shall never lack a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel.'
'David. This was verified in Christ, who is of the house of David; and whose kingdom in his Church shall have no end. (Challoner) The tribe of Juda continued most eminent till his coming. (Haydock, Commentary, 1859)
'Besides, Christ himself has confirmed this prefigurement of himself when he said that a shepherd who flees when he sees …

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Vatican I and Perpetual Successors: Does the Church Always Need a Pope?

Novus ordo apologists often accuse sedevacantists of heresy for allegedly denying the perpetual succession of Saint Peter. More ink has been wasted refuting this allegation than the matter deserves. Here, I'll limit myself to explaining the difference between
If anyone then says that it is not from the institution of Christ the Lord Himself, or by divine right that the blessed Peter has
If anyone then says that it is not from the institution of Christ the Lord Himself, or by divine right that the blessed Peter has
It implies that there will always be a pope at every point in time.
Explains that the primacy perdures equally in all successors of Saint Peter.
Our opponents often misread this passage of Pastor Aeternus, omitting the particle '
If anyone then says that it is not from the institution of Christ the Lord Himself, or by divine right that the blessed Peter has perpetual successorsover the universal Church, or that the Roman Pontiff is not the successor of blessed Peter in the same …

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Yes, there is. I think your question deserves a more elaborate answer than I can provide here. I am writing an article addressing it, which I hope to publish soon. I will let you know when it is ready.

SHJ-IHM

I understand the point, but is there anything in Scripture or prophecy pertaining to such a lengthy interregnum? ..especially as we suffer the Church's passion in these dark days? There are abundant examples of prophecy regarding the loss of Faith and failure of our shepherds but I'm not aware of a prediction of no shepherd.

Monograms of the Name of Our Blessed Lord.

Monograms of the Name of Our Blessed Lord have been used by the Church throughout all ages, and equal, in frequency of use, the Cross itself.
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Ichthys: The Christian Fish Symbol and Its Meaning

In early Christianity, the Ichthys served as a secret sign among believers, particularly during times of persecution. More than just a visual representation, the Greek letters ΙΧΘΥΣ (or ΙΧΘΥϹ with a lunate sigma) form an acronym for:
I (Iota – Ἰησοῦς, Iēsoûs) – Jesus
Ch (Chi – Χρῑστός, Khrīstós) – Christ (Anointed One)
Th (Theta – Θεοῦ, Theoû) – of God
Y (Ypsilon – Υἱός, (H)uiós) – Son
S (Sigma – Σωτήρ, Sōtḗr) – Saviour
Together, this phrase translates as Jesus Christ, God's Son, Saviour.
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Etsi Minime: Pope Benedict XIV’s Encyclical on the Instruction of the Faithful (English Translation)

Papal Encyclical of Pope Benedict XIV On the Instruction of the faithful (English translation)
Portrait of Pope Benedict XIV
OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF BENEDICT XIV
1. Since We address persons well-versed in the law and exhort prudent Bishops of the Churches, who lack neither piety nor the resources of Sacred Scriptures, We deem it superfluous to repeat with extensive arguments that it is insufficient, for attaining heavenly happiness, to believe vaguely and indistinctly the Mysteries revealed by God and taught by the Catholic Church. This heavenly doctrine, transmitted by God and received through hearing, must be received from the voice of a legitimate and faithful teacher, in such a way that its fundamental truths are individually explained and proposed to the faithful as truths to believe, some out of necessity of means, others out of necessity for precept. Even though We affirm that justification is obtained through Faith, as it is the principle and foundation of salvation, leading …

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Is the Church no longer top-down?

On 20 December, 'Pope' Francis gave an interview to Argentina's 'Canal Orbe 2', in which he shared his thoughts on the challenges of our times, the Church’s openness to all, and, of course, Synodality. Commenting on the conclusion of the Synod, he said:
'The Church is no longer top-down. It is no longer the bishops, the Pope, the priests, the nuns; it is the Church from below that expresses itself and creates community.' (
Pope Francis’ vision of hope, forgiveness, and unity in troubled times , Vatican News, 20 December 2024, 18:00, [accessed 22 December 2024]).
It sounds like a denial of the Church's hierarchical constitution, doesn’t it?
Before discussing the aforementioned statement, let’s consider what the magisterium has to say:
The Hierarchical Constitution of the Church: An Overview
The Catholic Church is hierarchical. Ecclesiastical power is derived from the hierarchy to the faithful, not the other way around.
The Council of Trent taught that the Church is hierarchical by Divine …

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Father Karl A Claver

Since he is NOT the remedy of the mess, he certainly is one of the main causes of the mess.

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Decretals of pope Gregory IX - English Translation

Giorgio Vasari
ON THE RULES OF LAW (Book V, Title XLI)
CHAPTER I
It cannot be summarised more succinctly.
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
CHAPTER XI
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