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From medieval theologians to Trent's affirmations, the Church has consistently upheld Christ's Real Presence in The Eucharist. This unbroken chain - Scripture, Fathers, Councils - invites deeper union with Jesus and adoration in the tabernacle.

The Didache (late 1st century) Restricted The Eucharist to the baptized, treating it as holy and Christ's actual body and blood. Early Christians guarded the Eucharist with reverence, reflecting their belief in The Real Presence

Jesus declares in John 6 the He is the living bread from heaven. The Eucharist is Christ's real body and blood - a literal, not symbolic teaching roted in Scripture and The Last Supper. Saint Paul warns of the gravity of unworthy reception.

Did the Church sell indulgences? Separate fact from fiction and understand the historical abuses vs authentic Catholic teaching.

Yes, indulgences are still part of Catholic life today. Discover how everyday practices like prayer, scripture, and adoration can carry indulgences - and the conditions that go with them.

The Council of Trent reaffirmed the full 73 book Catholic Bible. Mike explains why the complete canon still matters for Catholics today.

What Bible did Jesus use? Mike explains The Septuagint and why it included the seven Deuterocanonical books found in Catholic Bibles today

Why do Catholics Bibles have 73 books while Protestant Bibles have 66? Mike explores the historical difference between the original Catholic Bible and later Protestant versions. Learn how The Catholic Church gave the Bible to the world.

A hopeful look at Heaven as the beatific vision and eternal union with The Blessed Trinity. I share the Church's teaching on who enters Heaven, the joy that awaits the saints, and why every Catholic should fix their eyes on this ultimate goal.

We explore the Church's precise doctrine on Death as the separation of body and soul, it's consequences from sin, and how Christians can prepare for a holy death through the sacraments and daily prayer. A must listen for anyone seeking a happy death.

Why are there thousands of Protestant denominations all claiming to follow the Bible alone? In this Episode of Catholic Me, we discuss how Sola Scriptura naturally leads to divisioin because the Bible warns against private interpretation. Learn why the "Bible alone" leaves every person as their own final authority, resulting in conflicting doctrines and endless splits.

Is the Bible the only authority, or did God establish something greater? In this episode of Catholic Me we dive into Timothy 3:15, where Saint Paul calls the Church "the pillar and bulwark of truth". Learn why this verse directly challenges the Protestant doctrine of Sola Scriptura (Bible alone) and shows that Jesus built his Church as the trustworthy guardian of truth.

In this series of Catholic Me, I break down the Protestant doctrine of Sola Scriptura ("Scripture Alone") and explore the Catholic response. Discover why the Bible itself does not teach "Bible alone", how Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium fit into God's plan of revelation, and why the early Church never practiced Scripture alone. Learn the key verses that refute Sola Scriptura, who decided the biblical canon, and how Catholics can charitably explain the basis of Catholic teaching on faith and revelation. Perfect for Catholics who want to understand and defend their faith, or anyone exploring the differences between Catholic and Protestant beliefs.