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Wow. You really goofed that up didn't you. Actually, it is a lay lector that says "The Word of the Lord", after he/she reads two of the scripture readings, and they do not lift up the book.
The priest only reads a Gospel reading, after which he says "This is the Gospel of the Lord", and he holds up a book that only contains the four Gospels.
But, at any rate: The Bible is the Word of God insofar as it is put to writing, so the priest is correct. But, the Bible is not the COMPLETE TOTAL Word of God: Christ is THE WORD which God spoke to the world.
Actually, not entirely. Back in the Dark Ages when the laity were utterly forbidden any participation in the mass, except as an audience, the priest did exactly as I described. I know because I attended a mass at that time. However, as we all know, for various reasons changes have been made to the mass, including the active participation of the laity.
Actually, not entirely. Back in the Dark Ages when the laity were utterly forbidden any participation in the mass, except as an audience, the priest did exactly as I described. I know because I attended a mass at that time. However, as we all know, for various reasons changes have been made to the mass, including the active participation of the laity.
Because the Liturgy uses concise and consistant language that reflects heavenly worship.This still begs the questions that if Christ = the Word of God = the consecrated Host, why doesn't the priest hold up the consecrated Host and proclaim, "This is the Word of the Lord. This is the Word of the Lord. This is the Word of the Lord." Or he could vary it some and say things like "This is the Lamb of God.", "This is the door.", "This is the true vine.", or "This is the Way."
LOL! You mean to tell me that things were different before Vatican II? Surely, you jest!
Christ established an infallible teaching Church.
Christ gave what authority to men? To continue in the teachings that he gave.
Kind of like your holy vicars constantly disagree with the next one that your denomination produces. Kind of like how St. Peter believed in the 6 day creation, in the very same book you speak of here, and yet the current pope believes the Earth is billions of years old.
Or maybe like how St. Peter said that we can only be saved by the name of one, Jesus Christ, and the last pope said that all who "earnestly seek god" could get to heaven.
Yes, there are GREAT dangers of "personal interpretation."
Yes, let's not forget that it's IN SCRIPTURE.
Worse could be said.
Not my ChurchOkay, back to basics.
Christ established an infallible teaching Church.
That Church infallibly teaches the Immaculate Conception.
End of discussion.
Next?
Not my Church...
There is your error.
There's nothing to answer. You post was an illogical response to my post, not to mention a gross misrepresentation. I only speak to facts. Challenge me with facts, and I'll respond.I'd still like to see you answer the following:
There's nothing to answer. You post was an illogical response to my post, not to mention a gross misrepresentation. I only speak to facts. Challenge me with facts, and I'll respond.
Current Pope accepts Theistic Evolution (admittedly NOT EVEN CLOSE as bad as JPII)...
That is nice to know. There also appears to be disagreement concerning the Flood literally covering the whole Global world or not.But other than that? Young earthers and old earthers are welcome: neither are heretics.
That is nice to know. There also appears to be disagreement concerning the Flood literally covering the whole Global world or not.
But Jesus mentions the flood so we know it must be True...
Show me where it is ever said that Christ established an infallible teaching church.Okay, back to basics.
Christ established an infallible teaching Church.
That Church infallibly teaches the Immaculate Conception.
End of discussion.
Next?
Show me where it is ever said that Christ established an infallible teaching church.
Why? If I show you, you will just reject the plain meaning of the scriptures like you always do. Why should I bother?
I have come to learn that "please show me..." usually means "please give me a chance to argue with you." Thanks but no thanks.
No, its Christ's work. Rejecting is your error.
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