Holy scripture has a canon of 73 books in the Catholic Church which means that the rule of faith and practise includes those 73 books as authoritative and normative in matters of faith/doctrine and practise. Saints are regarded as canonical when the Catholic Church recognises them as examples to be followed in life and teaching.
IMO, you are profoundly wrong. That is the exact opposite of the dogma of the RC Denomination.
IF that were true, the RCC would be the biggest champion of
Sola Scripture on the planet (since what you posted IS Sola Scriptura). But of course, it (along with the LDS and additionally also all cults known to me) are the opposite: Passionate
enemies of Sola Scriptura.
The RCC argues that the norm for faith and practice is itself (uniquely, solely, exclusively): if it itself agrees with it itself in the opinion of it itself at this moment (at least in official, formal matters) then it itself is correct and normed accordingly (and God Himself must agree with it itself or God would be wrong). The RCC looks to one place: the mirror.
The RCC teaches that there are 3 "sources" of the unique, ever-evolving dogmas of it itself - these are the "three streams" or "three legs of the stool" as it mentions constantly. And these 3 streams flow inseparately into one river - which is Revelation and the source and norm (canon). These are -
A) The "Tradition" if it itself exclusively, singularly and individually as it itself alone currently defines, accepts and interprets so that it affirms and agrees with the teachings of it itself alone, PLUS EQUALLY and INSEPARATELY:
B) The "Scriptures" of it itself exclusively, singularly, individually and uniquely defines, accepts and interprets so that it affirms and agrees with the teachings of it itself alone at that moment, PLUS EQUALLY and INSEPARATELY:
C) The "Magisterium" or leadership of it itself exclusively, singularly and individually as chosen by it itself alone from those who have pledged to uphold and affirm the teachings of it itself alone no matter what as interpreted by it itself alone.
These 3 form ONE unique source and norm (at that moment) and since all are equally and fully true and divine, what is in one MUST be in the other two (having formed ONE river) even if only by invisible words that only it itself uniquely can currently "see" or if only by IMPLICATION. Thus if the Magisterium said something in 1905, the exactly same MUST be in the Bible if only by invisible words that only the exclusive RCC can "see" or by pure "implication" so that the Bible teaches what the RCC teaches (or it would be wrong (and that's not possible).
Of course, anyone over the age of 5 can see that A, B and C are just.... well..... itself. Self looking at self alone. That didn't dawn on me until I was about 10 or so (not being the sharpest tool in the shed) but it sure did. My own Catholic teachers by no means denied this.
Thank you.
A blessed Holy Week to all....
- Josiah
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