Why I Am Not A “Scripture Alone” Christian: A Catholic Response To Sola Scriptura

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For as long as Christians have debated doctrine, one question keeps coming back: where does ultimate authority in the Christian life come from? Is it Scripture alone, or is it Scripture alongside Tradition and the Church? The answer to this question shapes everything else—how we worship, how we interpret Scripture, and how we remain united … Read more

Apostolic Succession: What The Bible Really Says About Church Authority

Traditional Catholic ordination ceremony showing a bishop laying hands on a kneeling candidate for holy orders, symbolizing apostolic succession in the Bible, inside a church setting with priests observing.

How do we know who speaks for Christ today? For the first Christians, it was simple: they traced the teaching and authority of a person or community back to the apostles themselves. That process—apostolic succession—was how they knew who truly taught the faith Jesus handed down. Apostolic succession means that the power and authority Jesus … Read more

Is Scripture Alone Enough? A Catholic Response To Sola Scriptura

Open Catholic Bible with a rosary and candlelight on a wooden table, symbolizing reverence for Scripture.

Many Christians believe the Bible is the only authority needed for faith. The phrase “Sola Scriptura”—Scripture alone—became a rallying cry during the Protestant Reformation. But is that belief rooted in Scripture itself? And how does the Catholic Church understand the role of the Bible? The Catholic Church reveres the Bible as the inspired, inerrant Word … Read more

What Is The Catholic Church Teaching On Immigration And Border Control?

Catholic Teaching on Immigration

Is it un-Christian to want secure borders?Or wrong to welcome migrants in need? Some voices shout “open borders!” Others cry “build the wall!” But the Catholic Church doesn’t take its marching orders from political slogans. It offers something deeper: moral clarity grounded in Scripture, Tradition, and reason. The Church calls for balance—a just government protects … Read more