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Archive for December, 2007

Ignatius of Antioch

Posted in Apologetics, Bible, Early Church Fathers on December 26, 2007 | No Comments »

Ignatius of Antioch…. You may have never heard of him but his writings in the early days of the Church are profound and inspiring. Ignatius was the Bishop of Antioch in the late first century and the early second century. He gave the ultimate witness to his faith through his martyrdom.
The word martyr comes from [...]

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Apostolic Succession and 1st Leter of Clement

Posted in Apologetics, Early Church Fathers on December 22, 2007 | No Comments »

The First Letter of Clement shows the early teaching of Apostolic succession in the Church. This passage below is taken from that text.
Our apostles also knew, through Our Lord Jesus Christ, that there would be strife on account of the office of the episcopate. For this reason, therefore, inasmuch as they had obtained a perfect fore-knowledge of this, [...]

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Didache and the Mass

Posted in Apologetics, Early Church Fathers on December 22, 2007 | No Comments »

The Didache is one of the earliest non Biblical writings that gives us some insight to how the early Christians worshiped.  It has an early example of the Liturgical Mass. It is essentially the same form of Eucharistic Liturgy as the Mass has today. Note also that it is considered a sacrifice just as it is today.
“1. But [...]

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Clement of Rome

Posted in Early Church Fathers on December 20, 2007 | No Comments »

Clement of Rome was third successor of Peter as Bishop of Rome. The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians was written to the Corinthian Church because they unlawfully overthrew the appointed leadership of their Church. This is the first non Biblical example of the Bishop of Rome lovingly and authoritatively shepherding another Christian Church.
This letter [...]

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Myths exposed about 7 Books

Posted in Bible on December 20, 2007 | No Comments »

Have you ever wondered why the Catholic Bible has 7 more books than the Protestant Bible. This article blows up several common myths about the Deuterocanon.
http://www.envoymagazine.com/backissues/1.2/marapril_story2.html

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Early Church Fathers

Posted in Early Church Fathers on December 18, 2007 | No Comments »

I have often wondered what was the Church like after the Apostles finished writing the books of the Bible. What did the Church believe regarding certain doctrines that are disputed today. Did they believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist? Did they believe in Infant Baptism? Did they believe in “Once Saved [...]

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Hello world!

Posted in Uncategorized on December 18, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Welcome to Discover the Faith. This is my personal blog that will be used to journey through my growth in the Catholic Faith. Join me as I delve into early Church history, church theology…debates….discussions and more. The more I discover my faith the more I am amazed.

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