Magisterium – Reason and Theology

Can Church Teachings Change?

Michael Lofton addresses the question of whether Catholic teachings can change or be in err.

Disputed Questions on Papal Infallibility (Part 1) – Dr. John Joy

Disputed Questions on Papal Infallibility (Part 1) – Dr. John Joy Dr. John Joy continues his lectures on the Magisterium by addressing disputed cases of papal infallibility in the second millennium.

by Michael Lofton

The Infallibility of the Papal Magisterium with Dr. John Joy | 10/23/2021

by Michael Lofton

How To Identify the Ordinary and Universal Magisterium with Michael Lofton

Michael Lofton goes over different principles to identify the Ordinary and Universal Magisterium as described by Fr. Francis Sullivan, S.J.

by Michael Lofton

Jay Dyer Doubles Down on His Ignorance | 07/28/2021

Michael Lofton shows how Jay Dyer’s position on the Ordinary and Universal Magisterium is painfully ignorant and that his follow-up defense of his position calls into question his credibility. To see my original critique of Dyer on the Magisterium, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AadrSMOS7AU&t=1605s Dr. Joy’s lecture on the Ordinary and Universal Magisterium, shown in the video, […]

by Michael Lofton

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/

by Michael Lofton

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 […]