Michael’s Monday Musings: Jay Dyer’s Incredible Blunder on the Magisterium | 07/26/2021 Michael reviews Jay’s incredible blunder on the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, where he conflates the Ordinary and Universal Magisterium with the Ordinary Papal Magisterium. Michael demonstrates Jay’s knowledge of Catholic teaching authority is so poor that he is not in a position […]
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poloMichael responds to Jay Dyer’s video Top 5 Simple Arguments Against Papal Infallibility / Vatican I and shows why it is simplistic and easily refutable.
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Michael first addresses Dr. Peter Kwasniewski’s hasty judgments about himself and then discusses the Formula of Hormisdas and the implications it has on Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox discussions.
Read More… Michael sets the stage by addressing the controversies surrounding the Council of Ephesus and the Council of Chalcedon. He then addresses the controversy with the Fifth Ecumenical Council and focuses on the First Constitutum of Pope Vigilius and ask how it doesn’t falsify papal infallibility.
Read More… Discussion on Toll Houses with Fr. John Whiteford and Fr. Patrick Ramsey Eastern Orthodox priests Fr. John Whiteford and Fr. Patrick Ramsey discuss their understandings on toll houses in the Eastern Orthodox tradition and clear up common misconceptions.
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Teaching Authority in Eastern Orthodoxy with Fr. Patrick
Read More… Michael Lofton goes over the view of Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s comments in his book Eastern Orthodoxy concerning the papacy. His admissions are critically examined and shown to be damaging to Eastern Orthodox ecclesiological claims.
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Michael Lofton responds two Fr. Thomas Soroka and Fr. Daniel Lattier who critiqued his video with Matt Fradd, found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf9txv5TBC8&t=4890s AFR’s critique may be found here: https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/aftodaylive/answering_objections_series_roman_catholicism_part_1
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Questions Asked: 1. How did you become an artist and iconographer? 2. What is the difference between art and iconography? 3. Is working on an icon a prayerful activity? 4. What inspires you when you are working on your art? 5. How can others who may not have the talent you have begin to do […]
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Michael discusses some problems he observes with some Eastern Orthodox who lack distinctions and nuance. He then recommends some books on the Magisterium, per a viewers request. Lastly, he answers live chat questions.
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Constantine: I am summoning you to a council where many bishops of the ecumene will be present to discuss the teachings of the presbyter Arius. A Modern Orthodox: A council? Why would we need to have one of those? Constantine: Because we need to have stability in my empire and the followers of Arius are […]
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Michael Lofton discusses Eastern Orthodoxy and its relation to women in the liturgy, especially deaconesses. He addresses the schism between Moscow and Constantinople in Eastern Orthodoxy and also shows some similarities between the ambiguities of Vatican II with Nicaea. He then takes live questions on a wide rang of questions.
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The Very. Rev. Abbot Treephon is Igumen of All-Merciful Saviour Monastery on Vashon Island. He has a daily blog entitled The Morning Offering and a show on Ancient Faith Radio by the same name.
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Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on the Beauty of Orthodoxy and the West’s need for the East. Questions include: Why did the West have a different approach to icons than the East? What are the ways in which the West could benefit from the East? What do you think about the Jesus prayer and the rosary? Is […]
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Does Catholicism Lead to Atheism: A Dialogue Between a Palamite and a Thomist By: Michael Lofton Palamas: Good morning, Thomas. I have not seen you since we were both Presbyterians. Fancy seeing you here in this coffee shop. By the way, I converted to Orthodoxy five years ago and I heard you became a […]
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Michael Liccione – Responding to EO Critiques on Development of Doctrine. Freelance writer Michael Liccione earned his PhD in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. He has taught philosophy at a dozen Catholic and secular institutions and has served on the editorial staff of First Things.
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Michael Lofton and Elijah Yasi discuss Original Sin in Eastern Orthodoxy with Fr. John Whiteford (Ancient Faith Radio).
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Michael Lofton, Erick Ybarra and William Albrecht interview Fr Laurent Cleenewerck on his book His Broken Body. Father Cleenewerck’s book may be found here: https://www.amazon.com/His-Broken-Bod…
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Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra discuss Fr. John Ramsey on Development of Doctrine in Eastern Orthodoxy.
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Response to EO Objections to the Papacy Part II
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In an effort to develop common ground between Catholicism and Orthodoxy, I have decided to briefly discuss the concept of doctrinal development and its existence in Eastern Orthodoxy. Some in Orthodoxy object to the concept of doctrinal development, as evident by the work of Fr. Daniel Lattier, an Orthodox priest and theologian, who lists the […]
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Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra interview Father Josiah Trenham on Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
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Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra interview Dr. Edward Siecienski on his book Orthodox Christianity: A Very Short Introduction. The book is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Orthodox-Christianity-Short-Introduction-Introductions/dp/0190883278/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Orthodox+Christianity%3A+A+Very+Short+Introduction&qid=1582646314&sr=8-1
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Michael Lofton and Al Blazek debate the thesis: Does Catholicism Dogmatically Teach All Unbaptized Babies Must Go to Hell? Al Blazek (Orthodox) takes the position the Catholic Church does teach this thesis. Michael Lofton (Catholic) takes the position the Catholic Church does not teach this thesis.
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If anyone wishes to detect the deceits of heretics and to keep a sound and effective faith (Heb. 4:12), in the same sense in which it was taught and passed down by Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Apostles, he ought, with the Lord’s help, to fortify his faith by the authority of Scripture, and […]
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Michael responds to Jay Dyer on the possibility for a future debate and Timothy Flaners, Craig Truglia, Erick Ybarra and William Albrecht discuss reactions to Timothy’s conversion video with Dr. Taylor Marshall. Articles by Timothy: https://meaningofcatholic.com/articles/#greek
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Michael does a review of Bishop Hilarion on The Reception of the Ecumenical Councils in the Early Church.
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I’d like to review Eastern Orthodox Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev’s article “The Reception of the Ecumenical councils in the Early Church” which was published by St. Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly in 2003. Purpose of the Paper The purpose of Bishop Hilarion’s paper is to explain how Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox could possibly reunite without either communion […]
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Michael interviews Fr. John Whiteford on the New Calendar Controversy in Eastern Orthodoxy.
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Michael discusses Fr. Florovsky on the authority of councils and offers some thoughts on his position.
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