“Too often the Church is perceived as a democracy instead of as a kingdom. Jesus Christ reestablished the eternal throne of David and also reestablished the office of royal steward “over the house” when he chose Peter, investing him with… — Stephen K. Ray Copy Share Image
“Another reason these opponents find it difficult to comprehend the Papacy is a perspective, inherited from the Protestant Reformation, that is essentially anti-sacramental, anti-mediational,… — Stephen K. Ray Copy Share Image
“Too often the Church is perceived as a democracy instead of as a kingdom. Jesus Christ reestablished the eternal throne of David and also… — Stephen K. Ray Copy Share Image
“The idea, popular in Orthodox apologetics, that the Church can have no visible head, because Christ is her invisible head, is theological nonsense. If… — Stephen K. Ray Copy Share Image
“History has a clear and distinct voice, but it does not force itself upon us uninvited. History” — Stephen K. Ray Copy Share Image
“PRAISE FOR 'THE JOURNEY HOME' Many saints are known and praised by all. We pray to them in litanies and celebrate their feast days.… — Stephen K. Ray Copy Share Image
“Irenaeus may challenge the appropriateness of a decision made by Victor, but he never challenges Victor’s authority to make the binding decision. Cyprian may… — Stephen K. Ray Copy Share Image
