Dr. John Joy on the Catholic Magisterium
Michael Lofton interviews Dr. John Joy on the nature, role and reformability of the Catholic Magisterium. The Albertus Magnus Center for Scholastic Studies: https://www.albertusmagnuscss.org/about/
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The Fate of Infants Who Die without Baptism
Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics interviews Michael Lofton about the Catholic doctrine on the fate of infants who die without baptism.
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Understanding the Magisterium By Michael Lofton, M.A.
Introduction In an age when documents of the magisterium (the church’s teaching authority) have been widely disseminated, one can read about church teachings and easily become confused about their meaning or value. Much like a young boy who makes his way to the cockpit of an airplane and obliviously strikes random buttons, untrained readers […]
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Does Catholicism Dogmatically Teach All Unbaptized Babies Must Go to Hell? (Lofton vs. Blazek)
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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A Micromanaging Magisterium?
Someone recently asked me if luck was a concept compatible with Christianity. I explained it goes against the Biblical concept of divine providence. At that point, the person asked me whether this was just my opinion or something the magisterium teaches. I explained it was my opinion and to my knowledge luck is not directly […]
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Is Doctrine Reversible with Dr. Eduardo J. Echeverria
Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra interview Dr. Eduardo J. Echeverria on Catholic doctrine and whether it is reversible.
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The Amazon Synod (Round Table Discussion)
Michael, Erick and Timothy discuss the upcoming Amazon Synod to be held in Rome and discuss how it might impact the liturgy and the sacrament of ordination.
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The Levels of the Magisterium – With Erick Ybarra and Michael Lofton (Video)
In this video, Erick and Michael go over the Doctrinal Commentary on the Concluding Formula of the Professio Fideo issued by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and discuss the different levels to the magisterium.
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