Advice Quote by St. Jerome
“The best advice that I can give you is this: Church-traditions- especially when they do not run counter to the faith- are to be observed in the form in which previous generations have handed them down... The traditions which have been handed down should be regarded as apostolic laws.”
About This Quote
Observing traditional church practices as handed down preserves apostolic law, provided they don’t contradict core faith.
In simple terms: Follow handed‑down church traditions unless they conflict with faith.
Key Takeaway
Respect and preserve faithful traditions.
Themes
religion
tradition
authority
faith
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
religious
instructional
When to use this quote
- worship
- catechism
- community rituals
Key Concepts
apostolic law
historical continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- When should tradition be re‑examined?
- How to balance tradition with contemporary understanding?
A Different Perspective
Rigid tradition may hinder necessary reform.
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