Theological Notes of the Church Explained: On Certainty, Dogma & Assent~ Fr. Ripperger w/ Ryan Grant

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How sure are we about different Catholic teachings—and what kind of assent do they require? In this in-depth conversation (recorded January 26, 2021), Fr. Chad Ripperger walks through the theological notes—from fides divina and fides catholica to “proximate to the faith,” common opinions, and theological censures. We also discuss precision in theology, the roles of Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium, what “universal ordinary magisterium” means, Vatican I & II nuances, and practical examples (e.g., canonizations, moral theology, and more). If you’ve ever wondered what you must believe, what is defined, and how certainty is graded in Catholic doctrine, this episode is your roadmap. What you’ll learn What “theological notes” are and why they matter for faith & morals The difference between fides divina, fides catholica, and fides ecclesiastica How solemn definitions vs. ordinary teaching differ (and degrees of assent) What counts as heresy, material vs. formal, and why precision matters How theologians, Fathers, and the universal ordinary magisterium fit together Examples of propositions: “proximate to the faith,” theologically certain, common opinion, pious opinion, tolerata What “theological censures” are (e.g., erroneous, suspect of heresy, captious, scandalous) Mentioned/Context Ludwig Ott, Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma (framework for notes) St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Alphonsus Liguori, St. Robert Bellarmine Vatican I (papal infallibility conditions) & Vatican II (intent and reception) Disclaimer: This video presents theological discussion in continuity with Catholic Tradition. For pastoral application, consult a competent priest/director. Chapters 00:00 Intro & setup 00:30 2021 date & opening banter 00:42 Guest intro: Fr. Chad Ripperger 00:57 What are “theological notes”? Definition & purpose 03:01 Why precision in theology matters (language, philosophy, tradition) 05:01 “Magisterium says it—therefore over”? Not always: degrees of assent 06:02 Vatican II intentions & infallibility conditions 08:03 Highest notes: fides divina & fides catholica (what must be believed) 10:57 Heresy: material vs. formal; losing Catholic faith by one denial 13:55 Papal infallibility: conditions & common misunderstandings 16:05 De fide definita & ecclesiastical faith; examples & obligations 20:52 Ignorance vs. error vs. formal heresy (voluntariness) 24:21 Fides ecclesiastica (e.g., Assumption) & Tradition’s role 31:02 Fathers & universal consensus of theologians (1100–1750) 36:00 Theological censures: what gets condemned and why 40:12 Sententia fidei proxima & “proximate to heresy” 44:45 Theologically certain conclusions (e.g., Word proceeding from the Father) 47:26 Secondary objects of infallibility (e.g., canonizations) 50:49 Sententia communis (common teachings) & deviating temerariously 58:05 Probable / more probable / well-founded opinions (grace debates) 1:03:00 Pious opinions & “offensive to pious ears” 1:06:04 Tolerated opinions; badly expressed, captious, scandalous propositions 1:15:00 Universal ordinary magisterium—what it really requires 1:17:12 Religious submission of intellect & will—when and how 1:21:00 Objective criteria: Tradition, Magisterium, prudence in debates 1:24:17 Closing & thanks For more sermons & lectures please visit http://sensustraditionis.org/ & remember to do the PenanceWare Fr asks for Fr Ripperger's order of exorcists http://dolorans.org/ (C) 2022 Sensus Fidelium #Catholic #Theology #FrChadRipperger #TheologicalNotes #Magisterium #CatholicDoctrine #Tradition #VaticanII #Dogma #FaithAndMorals 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ ▶️ 4. LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c ▶️ 5. UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium ▶️ 6. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 7. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 8. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 10. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758

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