This is the Catholic understanding of truth. Christ did not leave behind a book alone He entrusted His teaching to the Apostles, and through them, to the Church. Scripture itself testifies to this living transmission of the faith: “Stand firm and hold to the traditions you were taught, either by word of mouth or by letter.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15) “The Church of the living God, the pillar and bulwark of the truth.” (1 Timothy 3:15) The Offical Church Teaching (Catechism) echoes Scripture & St. Ir

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