Called to Communion Who is the Magisterium?
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Oct 17, 2025 Dive into intriguing discussions about the nature of the soul and its immortality according to Catholic thought. Explore the role of the magisterium and how the Church maintains its teaching authority through apostolic succession. Learn about the significance of participating in Mass and the nuances of receiving grace. Delve into the complexities of the Trinity, the concept of angelophanies, and why confession is meaningful within the faith. Plus, discover effective ways to witness Christianity to Muslims.
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What Catholics Mean By Soul
- Catholics define the soul as whatever makes a living thing alive, following Aristotelian tradition.
- Human souls are distinguished by immaterial rationality, which supports arguments for immortality.
Defining The Magisterium
- The magisterium is the Church's teaching office instituted by Christ to hand on the deposit of faith.
- It chiefly consists of the bishops in union with the Pope, with concentric levels of authority for priests and laity.
Defer To Hierarchical Authority
- Priests and lay catechists participate in the magisterium but with authority derived from bishops.
- Rely on the bishop's authority rather than assuming personal teachings are infallible.
