The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) BONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins)
Dec 30, 2025
Jeff Cavins, a Catholic author and teacher renowned for his Bible timeline resources, joins Fr. Mike to delve into the intricate relationship between Scripture and Tradition. He explains how Scripture's primacy naturally leads to a deeper understanding of the Catechism's purpose. Jeff likens Scripture and Tradition to Damascus steel, showcasing their integration and mutual strength. He also discusses the origins of the modern Catechism, offers practical study tips, and encourages viewers to see it as a transformative journey toward intimacy with God.
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Revelation Is A Three-Legged Foundation
- Divine revelation comes through Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium together as a unified deposit of faith.
- Jeff Cavins says the three form a stable tripod, not a one-legged stool, giving certitude for belief and practice.
Tradition Preserves Apostolic Living
- Apostolic tradition preserved how the early Church lived, worshiped, and passed on practices that Scripture alone doesn't fully record.
- Jeff Cavins argues Tradition prevents the faith from becoming anybody's guess across generations.
Scripture And Tradition Are Intertwined
- Scripture and Tradition are intertwined like Damascus steel: distinct elements forged into one inseparable whole.
- Cavins uses the knife metaphor to show the two strengthen each other and cannot be cleanly separated.