Chapter
Understanding Private Revelations in Catholicism
15:33 - 18:15 (02:42)
Private revelations aren't mandatory to follow and anyone can choose to not pay attention to them, as they do not add or contradict any of the existing Catholic doctrines. Although God may reveal himself through private revelations, they should not be taken as a novel addition to the faith.
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The Catholic faith allows for anyone to pay no heed to private revelations without injury to the faith, but also acknowledges that they can have a prophetic character and be a valuable aid for better understanding and living the gospel at a certain time.
15:33 - 17:16 (01:42)
Summary
The Catholic faith allows for anyone to pay no heed to private revelations without injury to the faith, but also acknowledges that they can have a prophetic character and be a valuable aid for better understanding and living the gospel at a certain time.
ChapterUnderstanding Private Revelations in Catholicism
EpisodeDay 9: The Fullness of Revelation
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
In this podcast episode, Father Mike reflects on the wisdom offered by Pope Benedict XIV regarding God's revelation.
17:16 - 18:15 (00:59)
Summary
In this podcast episode, Father Mike reflects on the wisdom offered by Pope Benedict XIV regarding God's revelation. He encourages listeners to avoid contemptuous disagreement and instead recognize the development of doctrine over time.