When the Catholic Church pronounces on any difficult question, the
response is historical, but up to date. It is based on objective principles but
applies to specific needs.
The Church’s authority transcends space and time, but it is
relevant to a particular place and time.
The response will be intellectually profound, but expressed in a
way that is simple enough for anyone to apply.
Finally, it will express truths that are embedded in the human experience,
but spring from divine inspiration.
Because it embodies all three signs, all four traits,
and preserves the provisions inaugurated by Christ; only the Catholic Church can
legitimately claim to be the living, historical embodiment of the Body of
Christ on earth.
Start
by examining the historical record. There you will see there was only one
Christian church that formed under the leadership of the apostles. That church grew and expanded and was centered in the bishop of Rome. From that one church - after over 1,000 years - other churches were founded by
men who – in essence - disagreed with the bishop of Rome and choose schism over
Christ’s prayer that we all be one.
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