St. Ignatius of Antioch (died c. 107) (EAST) St. Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to the Magnesians (Ch. 2, 6, 13) (c. 107) (Ch. 2) Since, then, I have had the privilege of seeing you, through Damas your most worthy bishop, and through your worthy presbyters Bassus and Apollonius, and through
This Quote Archive on Apostolic Succession is part of the Becoming Catholic series. Each archive of quotes is intended to serve as a reference source on the various topics addressed in the articles. They are periodically updated as more research is completed. St. Pope Clement I (died 99) (WEST) St.
This Quote Archive on Apostolic Tradition is part of the Becoming Catholic series. Each archive of quotes is intended to serve as a reference source on the various topics addressed in the articles. They are periodically updated as more research is completed. St. Papias of Hierapolis (c. 60-c. 130) (EAST) St. Papias
This Quote Archive on the Canon of Scripture is part of the Becoming Catholic series. Each archive of quotes is intended to serve as a reference source on the various topics addressed in the articles. They are periodically updated as more research is completed. Apostolic Era Documents The Didache (§4)
This Quote Archive on the Catholic Church and Faith is part of the Becoming Catholic series. Each archive of quotes is intended to serve as a reference source on the various topics addressed in the articles. They are periodically updated as more research is completed. St. Ignatius of Antioch (died
This series of articles will show that the Catholic dogmas of Apostolic Succession, Infallibility, and the Indefectibility of the Church are thoroughly biblical. But prior to doing so, we must set the stage in an admittedly unique way by discussing a topic that may seem unrelated, but is vital to
This post will make the following three-part argument: (1) Mormons (Latter-Day Saints, or LDS) believe that after the death of the last Apostle, there was a “Great Apostasy.” Priesthood authority ceased, doctrine began to degenerate, and the true Gospel was lost (necessitating its “restoration” by Joseph Smith in the 19th century). (2)
This is the third in a “mini-series” within my Becoming Catholic series showcasing the striking similarity between how the Church Fathers described heresy and heretics, and what most, if not all protestants accept as granted in one form or another. This installment focuses on the writings of St. Isidore of
In this installment of “Setting the Record Straight,” I want to share an insight from a fellow convert and friend, Dr. Alan Fimister, that summarizes the case I ultimately became convinced of, namely that protestantism laid the foundations of secularism. This was, indeed, one of the reasons I became Catholic.
