Scripture & Tradition: Private Opinion vs. Magisterium

Some Catholics claim that each individual believer can decide what the Bible and Tradition mean. But that’s exactly the Protestant principle of private judgment. The Catholic Church has always taught that it is the Magisterium — the Pope and bishops in union with him — who authentically interpret the Word of God. If you’ve ever wondered “Who speaks for the Church — me or the Magisterium?”, this episode will give you the clear answer.

00:00 Introduction
01:36 Protestants and their ultimate authority
03:17 Catholics interpreting Tradition against the Magisterium
06:40 Who interprets Tradition in Catholicism?
12:22 Paul VI on Tradition
13:50 The magisterium of the past vs. the living magisterium
15:30 Is Tradition always clear?
17:30 Can't we just appeal to the Church Fathers?
23:45 Catholics who resemble Protestants
25:14 Judging a pope?
29:03 Catholics dunking on Protestants
32:09 Chat comments
33:40 Will things change under Pope Leo XIV
36:09 My courses on the Magisterium

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