Theological Virtues: Faith ~ Fr. Ripperger

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In Part 1 of this series on the three theological virtues, Fr. Chad Ripperger explains the supernatural virtue of faith: what it is, how God infuses it into the soul, why it is necessary for salvation, and how Catholics can strengthen and protect it. Unlike acquired virtues, faith cannot be produced by human effort alone. It is an infused theological virtue through which the intellect assents to everything God has revealed. Fr. Ripperger discusses the deposit of faith, the roles of intellect and will, actual grace, the authority of the Church, and why Catholics must receive revelation as pupils of God rather than choosing only the teachings they prefer. The lecture also considers the relationship between faith and reason, the necessity of an infallible teaching authority, the dangers of heresy and apostasy, and the proper Catholic attitude toward miracles and private revelations. Fr. Ripperger concludes with practical ways to increase faith, including acts of faith, studying Catholic doctrine, teaching the Faith, reverent worship, devotion to the Holy Ghost, Our Lady, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is the first lecture in a three-part series examining faith, hope, and charity. 0:00 Introduction to Faith, Hope and Charity 0:16 Infused Virtues vs. Acquired Virtues 1:35 Why Faith Is a Theological Virtue 2:00 Definition and Object of Faith 3:17 Seeing Creation From God’s Perspective 4:55 Faith as Intellectual Assent 6:14 Belief in God and His Revelation 7:01 Becoming Pupils of God 7:42 Cafeteria Catholicism and Modernism 8:06 The Intellect, Will and Actual Grace 10:17 Knowledge and the Obligation to Learn the Faith 12:16 How the Virtue of Faith Increases 13:12 How Heresy Destroys Faith 16:25 Why Faith Is Necessary for Salvation 17:36 Faith and the Church’s Infallible Authority 18:39 What Reason Can—and Cannot—Know 20:31 God as Man’s Final End 22:40 Miracles as Motives of Credibility 24:17 Discernment and Private Revelations 25:53 The Spiritual Effects of Strong Faith 26:42 Faith and the Dark Night of the Soul 28:26 Detachment From Creation and Attachment to God 29:04 Faith Corrects Our Judgment 30:08 Faith, Moral Order and Interior Peace 31:09 Did Jesus Christ Have Faith? 32:02 Sins Against the Virtue of Faith 32:41 Heresy and Apostasy 33:15 Blasphemy and Final Impenitence 34:05 Blindness of the Intellect 35:07 Willful Ignorance and Rash Credulity 35:32 Religious Indifferentism 36:11 Protecting and Professing the Faith 37:23 Practical Ways to Increase Faith 38:37 Reverent Worship and Lex Orandi 40:01 Avoiding Influences That Erode Faith 40:44 Devotion to the Holy Ghost and Our Lady 41:49 Devotion to the Sacred Heart 44:02 Final Counsel and Conclusion 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) 2013 Sensus Fidelium 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #FrRipperger #TheologicalVirtues #CatholicFaith #VirtueOfFaith #CatholicTeaching #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicChurch #CatholicDoctrine #DepositOfFaith #SacredHeart #HolyGhost #CatholicSpirituality #SensusFidelium

Topics

• Faith
• Bible Study