"In the 60 years of the Arian crisis, there was no infallible pronouncement of the teaching Church, which often appeared uncertain and lost, but the sensus fidelium [sense of the faithful] preserved the integrity of the faith." Roberto de Mattei
In Roberto de Mattei's latest publication in English through Angelus Press, the case is made that in rare times of crisis the Church's sensus fidelium rooted firmly in Tradition is what preserves the Church, and such is the case in our rare time of extreme crisis in the Church. It seems as if modernism now pervades the Church in every nook and cranny and there are few who seem to be untouched by it.
The Church hierarchy today which has found itself in the mire of abuse scandal is no less adept at fighting the theological and moral heresy found all too often in the Church, and many times they are promoters of such scandal and heresy. According to de Mattei however, all is not lost and we as the laity, although certainly with a different role than the clergy are no less vital in preserving the faith.
The book 'Apologia for Tradition' is a call to all laity and clergy alike to live and fight for the faith that is still rooted in our Catholic DNA, Tradition.
This work in historical prose examines different eras of the papacy which are seldom known or understood by Catholics today. For example, the turbulent period of the papacy between 882 and 1046 saw "a succession of popes and anti-popes, of whom 15 were deposed and 14 were assassinated, imprisoned or exiled." The case of Pope Honorius along with other historical events such as the Avignon papacy are also covered where we have at least two camps of Saints following opposing popes. The book illustrates well these past times of crisis in the Church where the normal mechanisms so to speak were not what saved the faith. The first 60 pages of the book are a historical survey of such times.
What is Tradition?
One of the mistakes made by Catholic today is putting one's subjective perceptions above the objective. This happens oftentimes in ignorance. I have just finished reading Fulton Sheen's wonderful Thomistic work titled 'God and Intelligence.' As usual divine providence has a way of providing me the right book at the right time. Sheen amply demonstrates the fallacy of modern philosophy which in a nutshell takes everything that pertains to reality in light of perennial philosophy and stands it on its head. Modernism teaches that man is the measure of all things, rather than the measured. This comes into play in de Mattei's book in regard to Tradition, to which Catholics over-emphasize the need for interpretation by the "living" Magisterium.
The case is made that there is a certain primacy to Sacred Tradition that has been neglected in recent times. For one, Sacred Tradition existed before Sacred Scripture and in fact, Scripture presupposes Tradition. Tradition, in a nutshell, is Divine Revelation handed down from Christ through His successors often referred to as the 'rule of faith.' This rule of faith is something objective and often understood in light of the faith we are all given through the Sacraments. This objective Revelation is not subject to anyone in the Church's personal interpretation nor is to be changed by anyone in the Church, including the pope who is supposed to be its caretaker and ensure it is handed on incorrupt. The Church then is given by Christ to hand on Sacred Tradition and provide us with a Sacramental structure so that we may be defied by God's grace through it.
Roberto de Mattei's book is a welcome examination of Church history in light of Tradition. It offers us hope, given the fact that every time in the past when the Church seemingly faced an insurmountable crisis, it has always persevered. This perseverance, however, has always required the participation of the faithful, and so we too are called to help overcome the crisis we face in our day.
From Angelus Press
Understanding Catholic Tradition and its essential role in Christ's indefectible Church through the ages!
Apologia for Tradition is a powerful, well-documented defense of sacred Tradition as a solution for the modern crisis in the Church. This book demonstrates how the Catholics of history and today are united in a timeless battle to defend Tradition. A battle that stretches from the sands of the Colosseum to the cultural arena of today's post-Christian era. The book shows:
The triumph of Tradition over persecution and heresy
Historical examples of the Church's method of adherence to Tradition
How in every era, Christ raised up saints to defend the Tradition of Holy Mother Church
How evil has attempted to eradicate Tradition, especially today
In the unhappy event of a conflict between the "living Magisterium" and Tradition, the primacy can be attributed to Tradition alone, for one simple reason: Tradition, which is the "living" Magisterium considered in its universality and continuity, is infallible in itself, whereas the so-called "living" Magisterium, understood as the current preaching of the ecclesiastical hierarchy, is infallible only under certain conditions. - Roberto de Mattei
136 pp. Softcover. 6" x 9"
In Roberto de Mattei's latest publication in English through Angelus Press, the case is made that in rare times of crisis the Church's sensus fidelium rooted firmly in Tradition is what preserves the Church, and such is the case in our rare time of extreme crisis in the Church. It seems as if modernism now pervades the Church in every nook and cranny and there are few who seem to be untouched by it.
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The Church hierarchy today which has found itself in the mire of abuse scandal is no less adept at fighting the theological and moral heresy found all too often in the Church, and many times they are promoters of such scandal and heresy. According to de Mattei however, all is not lost and we as the laity, although certainly with a different role than the clergy are no less vital in preserving the faith.
The book 'Apologia for Tradition' is a call to all laity and clergy alike to live and fight for the faith that is still rooted in our Catholic DNA, Tradition.
This work in historical prose examines different eras of the papacy which are seldom known or understood by Catholics today. For example, the turbulent period of the papacy between 882 and 1046 saw "a succession of popes and anti-popes, of whom 15 were deposed and 14 were assassinated, imprisoned or exiled." The case of Pope Honorius along with other historical events such as the Avignon papacy are also covered where we have at least two camps of Saints following opposing popes. The book illustrates well these past times of crisis in the Church where the normal mechanisms so to speak were not what saved the faith. The first 60 pages of the book are a historical survey of such times.
What is Tradition?
One of the mistakes made by Catholic today is putting one's subjective perceptions above the objective. This happens oftentimes in ignorance. I have just finished reading Fulton Sheen's wonderful Thomistic work titled 'God and Intelligence.' As usual divine providence has a way of providing me the right book at the right time. Sheen amply demonstrates the fallacy of modern philosophy which in a nutshell takes everything that pertains to reality in light of perennial philosophy and stands it on its head. Modernism teaches that man is the measure of all things, rather than the measured. This comes into play in de Mattei's book in regard to Tradition, to which Catholics over-emphasize the need for interpretation by the "living" Magisterium.
The case is made that there is a certain primacy to Sacred Tradition that has been neglected in recent times. For one, Sacred Tradition existed before Sacred Scripture and in fact, Scripture presupposes Tradition. Tradition, in a nutshell, is Divine Revelation handed down from Christ through His successors often referred to as the 'rule of faith.' This rule of faith is something objective and often understood in light of the faith we are all given through the Sacraments. This objective Revelation is not subject to anyone in the Church's personal interpretation nor is to be changed by anyone in the Church, including the pope who is supposed to be its caretaker and ensure it is handed on incorrupt. The Church then is given by Christ to hand on Sacred Tradition and provide us with a Sacramental structure so that we may be defied by God's grace through it.
Roberto de Mattei's book is a welcome examination of Church history in light of Tradition. It offers us hope, given the fact that every time in the past when the Church seemingly faced an insurmountable crisis, it has always persevered. This perseverance, however, has always required the participation of the faithful, and so we too are called to help overcome the crisis we face in our day.
From Angelus Press
Understanding Catholic Tradition and its essential role in Christ's indefectible Church through the ages!
Apologia for Tradition is a powerful, well-documented defense of sacred Tradition as a solution for the modern crisis in the Church. This book demonstrates how the Catholics of history and today are united in a timeless battle to defend Tradition. A battle that stretches from the sands of the Colosseum to the cultural arena of today's post-Christian era. The book shows:
The triumph of Tradition over persecution and heresy
Historical examples of the Church's method of adherence to Tradition
How in every era, Christ raised up saints to defend the Tradition of Holy Mother Church
How evil has attempted to eradicate Tradition, especially today
In the unhappy event of a conflict between the "living Magisterium" and Tradition, the primacy can be attributed to Tradition alone, for one simple reason: Tradition, which is the "living" Magisterium considered in its universality and continuity, is infallible in itself, whereas the so-called "living" Magisterium, understood as the current preaching of the ecclesiastical hierarchy, is infallible only under certain conditions. - Roberto de Mattei
136 pp. Softcover. 6" x 9"
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