Series: Pillar and Foundation

Is the Church optional—or has God, through Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, revealed that both the Bible and the Church are essential foundations for knowing and following Christ?

  • 6/1/2025 Pillar and Foundation: Canon of Scripture

    Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Jesus didn't give us the Bible. He gave us the Church. And the Church gave us the Bible. All Christians believe in the 27 books of the New Testament. We all believe these books are the inspired Word of God based on the authority of [...]

  • 5/25/2025 Pillar and Foundation: Says Who?

    Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Do we rely on the Bible alone? The Church is not optional. When there is a question that is not covered explicitly in the Bible (and even when it is), where do we look for guidance? Mass Readings from May 25, 2025: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Psalm 67:2-3, 5, [...]