Michael Lofton discusses whether popes could err habitually in their teaching authority or even in their prudential judgements. He focuses on Donum Veritatis but also engages many other sources when considering the question.
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Michael Lofton interviews Jimmy Akin from Catholic Answers about the teaching authority of the church, i.e. the Magisterium.
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During the early 20th Century a schism arose in Greece and other places with the introduction of the Revised Julian Calendar but the Patriarchate of Constantinople and its acceptance by the churches in Greece. A number of faithful and clergy separated from the established Church hierarchy claiming that the hierarchs had fallen away from the […]
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Michael Lofton discusses Eastern Orthodoxy’s views on the canon. He engages the Philaret catechism as well as Fr. Michael Pomazansky’s comments on the canon. He then address. Fr. John Erickson’s view on women’s ordinations and then finally engages Pope St. John Paul II’s general audience on the Magisterium and whether the pope is infallible in […]
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Fr. Mitch Pacwa joins the R&T crew for a discussion on sola scriptura, it’s history, theology and general difficulties. He offers an apologetic for the Catholic Church’s position on tradition and also engages live chat questions.
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Dr. Robert Sungenis, Dr. Matthew Minerd, William Albrecht, Erick Ybarra and Michael Lofton engage in a round table discussion on whether God has emotions.
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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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Michael Lofton and Elijah Yasi kick back and answer your questions about anything in the first edition of the R&T Chill Stream!
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The Church in the Middle Ages with Professor Steve Weidenkopf Order a copy of The Church and the Middle Ages (1000–1378): Cathedrals, Crusades, and the Papacy in Exile (Reclaiming Catholic History) here: https://www.amazon.com/Church-Middle-Ages-1000-1378-Cathedrals/dp/1594719535/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=church+and+the+middle+ages+weidenkopf&qid=1612312692&sr=8-1
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Michael Lofton reviews Dr. Taylor Marshall’s comments on Pope Francis and Vatican II, found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56a5b… He demonstrates Dr. Marshall’s view leads to problematic positions and seem to lack an awareness of the necessity to assent to non-authoritative Magisterial propositions.
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Catholic Economics Round Table with Trent Horn, Jose Mena and Thomas Hackett. Trent Horn (Catholic Capitalism) – Trent is an apologist for Catholic Answers and an adjunct professor of apologetics at Holy Apostles College. He has written for The National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly, and is the author of nine books, including Answering Atheism, The Case […]
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Fawaz Yasi has provided an excellent 12-day aid to mental prayer called Mediatri. Please see the following PDF for the complete aid: Mediatri Also, visit Fawaz’s channel here
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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 and William Albrecht review Albrecht’s debate with Pastor Bruce Bennett (available for Patrons only at https://www.patreon.com/reasonandtheo…). During the show, Pastor Bennett joins the chat and accuses Lofton and Albrecht of slandering him and joins the live stream for a lively discussion!
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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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Introduction The Filioque issue has been a long established reason for the continuing Schism between the what are now known as the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church, both of whom consider themselves to be the Catholic Church preserving the orthodox faith of the Seven Ecumenical Councils and bearers of the Apostolic Tradition. The […]
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Why a western rite is needed in Orthodoxy and responses to common criticisms toward it There is a pressing issue with the presence of the Orthodox Church in western Europe and in regions settled or politically established by western European nations, such as in North and South America and in Australasia. That is the establishment […]
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Michael Lofton discusses Pope Leo the great and his position of conciliar fundamentalism and shows the irony in it. He also engages Vatican II and whether it taught anything infallibly. He addresses the concept of communion for the Orthodox before Vatican II. Lastly, he takes live questions.
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Dr. John Rao discusses the concepts of Regalism, Catholic Monarchy, and the current state of politics in the world.
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Dr. Gavin Ortlund, a protestant pastor, discusses the Marian doctrines of perpetual virginity and the immaculate conception with the Catholic hosts of Reason & Theology.
Read More…Dr. Matthew Minerd delivers his fourth lecture in his series on the Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas.
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Who is God in Islam and Christianity? How is revelation given in these two religions? What are the various denominations in Christianity and Islam? These questions, and more, will be answered by Dr. Khalil Andani and Luis Dizon.
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Michael discusses the problem of Catholics who are quick to accuse someone else of heresy or call a particular view heretical. He also discusses the orthodoxy of baptism of desire.
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Debate: Lofton vs. Ally – Does the New Testament Teach Jesus is God?
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What happens to Jews and Muslims when they die according to the Catholic Church? Are they saved? Michael Lofton discusses this question, addresses many several misconceptions and answers live questions!
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Michael Lofton discusses some difficulties with the Sedevacantist thesis and explains why they are not sustainable.
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Luis Dizon discusses some of the problems he encountered when he tried to read a portion of the Catechism of the Catholic Church to the Toronto “Catholic” School Board.
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Michael Lofton answers whether dogma can develop and in what sense a theologian may speak about the development of dogma. References are made to documents from the International Theological Commission and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Examples are also given from Boniface VIII’s Unam Sanctam to Pope Pius IXth and Lumen Gentium of the Second Vatican Council.
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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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Michael Lofton answers live calls about Pope Francis, Vatican II, Unam Sanctam, the Magisterium, religious liberty and more!
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