I found this helpful, Michel

[johnnys4life]

Hi all, just wanted to share some links to very informative webpages concerning the Pope's authority. I found these helpful. This is particularly for Michel.

If you don't want to look em all up, just look up the first 1 or 2!


Answers to 5 myths and misconceptions about the Papacy: http://www.ewtn.com/library/ANSWERS/POPEAPOL.HTM
The Catholic Answers library church & papacy (highly reccomend!):
http://www.catholic.com/library/church_papacy.asp

An encyclipedic guide about the history of the Papacy: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12260a.htm
Some quotes from early church leaders regarding the authority of the Rome and the primacy of Peter:
http://www.catholic.com/library/Authority_of_the_Pope_Part_2.asp
An article in which Pope Benedict shares his views on his new position. (also highly reccomend):
http://www.cwnews.com/news/viewstory.cfm?recnum=37015

 

[Scott1]

This might help too:

http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1630

 

[michel]

Thanks; is my struggling with knowledge that obvious?

 

[johnnys4life]

Thanks; is my struggling with knowledge that obvious?

Oh goodness no. But that's what you told me you were unsure about. I was going to write it back to you in pm, but this is an issue a lot of people (like ie, my husband) also have many questions about. So perhaps I should've written it to you in pm, and then also posted it here but not named you. Which, if I had given more thought to it, I certainly would've done. I guess you are not at all like me in that I have the evil inclination to Love attention.

I don't mean to single you out if that emabarrasses you!!!!!!

 

[johnnys4life]

I guess I have a gift for offending people when I am just trying to help out...we all need information at times, Michel you are a friend and if I was unclear on something I'm sure you would help me. Though I'm sorry now I did mention you by name as it didn't occur to me that might bother you.

I also apparently have the remarkable talent of being able to fit my foot completely in my big mouth.

 

[johnnys4life]

Gee, now I feel just awful. Can I delete this and start over?

 

[michel]

Gee, now I feel just awful. Can I delete this and start over?

Hey! Don't be silly; no offence taker - nor a gate

No problem at all; I'm not embarassed! - who needs to be embarassed about trying to learn ? - thanks very much for the info, which I am trying to inwardly digest.

The more I know, the more I can try to help others; isn't that what it is all about?