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To begin, let us remind ourselves of the words of Jesus Christ regarding unity:
"That they all may be one, as thou, Father, in me, and I in thee; that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou hast given me, I have given to them: that, they may be one, as we also are one." (John 17:21-22) Douay-Rheims Bible

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Catholic Apologetics Guide 101

Scriptural Reference for Catholic Apologetics

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The Church of The Living God, The Pillar and Bulwark of The Truth (1 Timothy 3:15, RSV)

"From a Catholic perspective, having to rely on the Scriptures alone to prove the teachings of the Church is illogical and "unbiblical." This is because we only know of the inspiration of the Scriptures due to the teaching authority of the Catholic Church, who determined the canon of Scripture at the end of the fourth century. Nothing in Scripture tells us what Scriptures are inspired, what books belong in the Bible, or that Scripture is the final authority on questions concerning the Christian faith. To the contrary, while every Scripture passage in the Bible is inspired (see, for example, 2Tim 3:16 in reference to the Old Testament Scriptures), it is the Church, not the Scriptures, that is the pillar and bulwark of the truth. (1Tim 3:15) and the final arbiter on questions of the Christian faith (Mat 18:17)." "What Church? Scripture reveals this Church to be the one Jesus Christ built upon the rock of Saint Peter (Mat 16:18). By giving Peter the keys of authority (Mat 16:19), Jesus appointed Peter as the chief steward over His earthly kingdom (cf. Isa 22:20-22), and charged Peter to be the source of strength for the rest of the apostles (Luke 22:32) and the earthly shepherd of Jesus' flock (John 21:15-17). Jesus further gave Peter, and the apostles and elders in union with him, the power to bind and loose in heaven what they bound and loosed on earth. (Mat 16:19, 18:18). This teaching authority did not die with Peter and the apostles, but was transferred to future bishops through the laying on of hands (e.g., Acts 1:20, 6:6, 8:18, 9:17, 13:3; 1Tim 4:14, 5:22; 2Tim 1:6). It is through the teaching authority and apostolic tradition (1Cor 11:2; 2Thess 2:15, 3:6) of this Church, who is guided by the Holy Spirit (John 14:16,26, 16:13), that we know of the divine inspiration of the Scriptures, and the manifold wisdom of God. (cf. Eph 3:10). (Pros Apologian - Towards a defense) "

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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. (Pros Apologian - Towards a defense)

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To bow or not to bow that is the question NEW
In this article Adadzie Godwin Delali of Sts. Peter and Paul Catechism Ministry gives an economy of Biblical responses to all critics of Catholic worship. A must read for all Christians.
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Preserving the priceless precious private parts NEW
In this article Adadzie Godwin Delali challenges all those who chant Christianity is about the heart, not the appearance to justify immodest dressing and other immoral behaviours.
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Jesus' "Brothers" and Mary's Perpetual Virginity
In this article Catholic Apologist Mark J. Bonocore present this argument ecumenically using Scripture alone, to prove that these “brothers” and “sisters” are NOT the children of Joseph and Mary, and that the belief in Mary’s perpetual virginity is in no way refuted by the New Testament.
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Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. (Pros Apologian - Towards a defense)

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Question for the "Bible Alone" Believer
In this article Catholic Apologist Mark J. Bonocore challenge Sola Scriptura believers using the Sacred oral Tradition of the Catholic Church.
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Some Interesting Catholic vs. Protestant Audio Debates for Edification.

Scott Hahn vs. Ken Samples on Bible Answer Man June 1990 MP3
Scott Hahn Answering Common Objections COMPLETE MP3
Download PDF version of Answering Common Objections to the Catholic Church by Dr. Scott Hahn (Catholic Bible Scholar)
As a former Protestant minister, Dr. Scott Hahn knows all too well the most common objections non-Catholics have to the Catholic Faith. In this series Scott carefully examines the most commonly-held objections and explains how controversy has generally arisen.

Tim Staples vs. Steve Gregg Day 1 Main topic is Authority
Tim Staples vs. Steve Gregg Day 2 Main topic is Pope & Heirarchy
Tim Staples vs. Steve Gregg Day 3 Main topic is Mary
Tim Staples vs. Steve Gregg Day 4 Main topic is Eucharist
Tim Staples vs. Steve Gregg Day 5 Main topic is  review of the 1st 4 days
Tim Staples, a former Assemblies of God youth pastor, is a convert to the Catholic Church. During his days as a Protestant, he was convinced that the Catholic Church and most of its teachings were "unbiblical," and he used many biblical arguments trying to demonstrate that. Now, as a Catholic, he is a leading defender of the Catholic Church and in this discussion he gives you step-by-step answers to some of the most common arguments thrown at Catholics. You'll learn how to engage in apologetics with confidence and effectiveness. Packed with scriptural evidence for Catholicism, this discussion shows you the basics of apologetics!


Fr. Mitch Pacwa on Bible Answer Man July 1991 MP3
Walter Martin vs. Fr. Mitch Pacwa on Peter and Papacy MP3
Walter Martin vs. Fr. Mitch Pacwa on Justification by Faith MP3
Walter Martin vs. Fr. Mitch Pacwa on Marian Doctrines MP3
Walter Martin vs. Fr. Mitch Pacwa on Confession and Penance MP3
Karl Keating vs. Dave Hunt on Action Sixties February 1993 MP3
Mark Bonocore vs. Matt Slick on CARM's "Faith and Reason" 2006 MP3
Special Thanks to PhilVaz of BringYou.To for the Mp3 files.

True charity consists in putting up with all one's neighbor's faults, never being surprised by his weakness, and being inspired by the least of his virtues. -St. Therese of Lisieux Humility is the only virtue that no devil can imitate. If pride made demons out of angels, there is no doubt that humility could make angels out of demons. - St. John Climacus No matter how good food is, if poison is mixed with it, it may cause the death of him who eats it. So it is with conversation. A single bad word, an evil action, an unbecoming joke, is often enough to harm one or more young listeners, and may later cause them to lose God's grace. - St. John Bosco They deceive themselves who believe that union with God consists in ecstasies or raptures, and in the enjoyment of Him. For it consists in nothing except the surrender and subjection of our will - with our thoughts, words and actions - to the will of God.... - St. Teresa of Avila The value of our life does not depend on the place we occupy. It depends on the way we occupy that place. - St. Theresa of the Child Jesus (Pros Apologian - Towards a defense)

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Oh Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do you, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. (Pros Apologian - Towards a defense)

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Dr. Scott Hahn a Protestant Minister Becomes Catholic:

Transcript conversion story as it appears in the "Catholic Adult Education on Video Program" with Scott and Kimberly Hahn.
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Earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. -- Jude 3 [KJV]--

In your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence. --1 Peter 3:15 [RSV]--

. . . I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. -- 1 Corinthians 9:22 [NIV]--

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