What Every Catholic Should Know

 

Berean Beacon

Every good Catholic wants to please God in this present life and, when life on earth is over, hopes to live with Him forever. It is a noble goal based on personal beliefs about God and how to know Him.

However, noble intentions and personal beliefs about God do not guarantee results—or eternal life.

I urge you to do what I did after 22 years as a Dominican priest: make sure your beliefs have a solid foundation in the Bible. These questions will help you do that.

Whose word is truth?

The Catholic Church teaches…

The Pope’s word is truth.

“The Supreme Pontiff, in virtue of his office, possesses infallible teaching authority…” (Canon 749*).

The written Word of God is the sure foundation for saving faith. Therefore, since salvation and the Scriptures are inseparable, the issue is of supreme importance. One who counts on the power and fidelity of God shall be confident that he will receive the things He has promised. Thus, it is that:

The Bible teaches…

Every word of God is true.

Jesus prayed to God His Father, “Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth” (John 17:17).

See also:

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*All Catholic canons quoted are from the Post Vatican Council II Code of Canon Law, published by the authority of Pope Paul II, 1983. Bible quotes: The New American Bible for Catholics.



Jesus said, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God'” (Matthew 4:4).

“All Scripture is inspired by God” (2 Timothy 3:16). The Holy Bible stands alone as a God-breathed book. Christ Himself warned that to elevate other writings and traditions to the level of God’s words is to “nullify the word of God in favor of your tradition that you have handed on” (Mark 7:13).

Should we have sacred images?

The Catholic Church teaches…

Yes, we can have images.

“The practice of displaying sacred images in the churches for the veneration of the faithful is to remain in force…” (Canon 1188).

The Bible teaches…

No, we are not even to make sacred images!

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