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The Absolute Necessity of the Sacrament of Baptism

by Br. David Mary, M.I.C.M., Tert. May 2, 2005

After being confronted with the clear teaching of Trent on the necessity of faith for justification and the sacraments for salvation, the Liberal theologian will proceed to question the degree of necessity of the Sacrament of Baptism for Salvation. After all, he will state, the Council of Trent does not say “For everyone without exception!”

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Doctrinal Summary: ‘Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus’

by Br. Thomas Mary Sennott, M.I.C.M. March 16, 2005

Editor’s Introduction: This “Doctrinal Summary” is an appendix to a work to be published at a future date: Father Feeney’s Doctrinal Case. The work is intended as a supplement to the larger volume by Brother Thomas Mary, They Fought the Good Fight.

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Father Feeney and Catholic Doctrine

by Brian Kelly January 31, 2005

[This article was published in February, 1987 as a Res Fidei monograph. The Verbum in question (#24) is no longer available online. However, the offending article can be read here .]