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In times of crisis and uncertainty, the footnotes to the “Catechism of the Catholic Church” provide a marvelous consolation. The footnotes do not cite the wisdom of Ann Landers, Dear Abbey, dissident theologians or Hallmark greeting cards. The footnotes cite the teachings and wisdom of the Church throughout the ages: the teachings of ecumenical councils; the sayings of saints; the theology of the early Fathers; and above all, Sacred Scripture itself. And there is constancy and agreement!
The Catholic faith is not merely a “religion of the Book.” It is foremost a “religion of the Word,” the living Word of Jesus Christ. Catholics encounter the living Word of God in the celebration of Mass: during the Readings and, most especially, during the reception of Holy Communion.
What are we to believe on the authority of the Church? Jesus Christ is risen! He has conquered sin, suffering and death! He has ascended into heaven and now reigns in glory in union with the Father and the Holy Spirit. And when we receive holy Communion at Mass, in union with Christ, we have the certainty of that same Christ pleading our poor case at the right hand of the Father.
If you don’t believe me, believe your own eyes. Check the footnotes.
Father Pokorsky is the priest assigned to St. Peter 's Catholic Church in Washington.
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