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 the Decrees of the Councils, in the writings of the Holy Fathers, in the Acts of the Holy See, and in the words and usages of the Sacred Liturgy.

38. What value must be placed on Tradition?

The same value as is placed on the Word of God revealed in the Holy Scripture.

39. Why must we believe Tradition as well as the Holy Scripture?

Because Tradition is revealed by God just as well as what is contained in Holy Scripture.

40. From whom are we to learn the true meaning of Tradition?

From the Church alone, because she alone has received from God the authority and the guidance necessary to interpret infallibly all the doctrine that He has revealed, whether in Holy Scripture or in Tradition.

41. What must be the qualities of our faith?

Our faith must be, 1. Universal; 2. Firm; 3. Lively; and 4. Constant.

42. When is our faith 'universal'?

Our faith is universal when we believe not only some but all the truths which the Catholic Church proposes to our belief.

43. Is, then, no one at liberty to admit and believe only some points of the Christian faith?

No; for, 1. Christ says without exception: 'Preach the Gospel to every creature; he that believeth not shall be condemned ' (Mark xvi. 15, 16). And again: 'Teach them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you' (Matt, xxviii. 20). And St. John says: 'Whosoever revolteth, and continueth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God' (2 John i. 9). And 2. He who believes of the doctrine of Christ only what he pleases