Making a shot in the dark here. I wouldn’t say the rosary came from Sacred Tradition. It has become a tradition in the church (with a small t). It is biblically based of course in it’s lines but I don’t know the origin of it as a prayer. I know that in Marion apparitions, Mary has asked that people pray the rosary. However, the church does not “require” that people believe in the Marion apparitions. I think the sacraments and the Mass qualify as Sacred Tradition.
Ohhh I see. And I’m assuming other prayers, like, the Chaplet, fall into that same category? (I’m trying to think of other things I’ve heard Catholics pray/say/do…). And the use of statues? Does this fall under “tradition with a little t” as well?
I think it would be helpful if there were a list of Sacred Tradition doctrinal teachings. I think the perpetual virginity of Mary is definitely one of them. Presumably,Purgatory is also and there is some biblical support for the concept although it isn’t very clear.
I couldn’t agree more.
It is indeed diffifulty to thoroughly study the church, its full teachings and their historical basis. It is quite “full” and it is a living tragedy that there isn’t more christian unity. There is such a seemingly insurmountable barrier to explain, persuade non-Catholics what the RCC is about and why it is the original and full church. Even converting clergy often take years to vet their questions.
Oh, I hear ya about the “diffifulty to thoroughly study the church” part. Lately I’ve been trying to find out just when exactly the apocrypha was added…or taken out. Whatever the thuth is. I assumed it’d be reletively easy to find (I mean this is history after all. *Documented *history! How can we not know?), yet I swear, there are so many arguments and “facts” and opinions about the matter…and I must say, I really believe BOTH sides make one heck of an argument. The Catholics swear up and down “No no, the Protestants took them out!”, the protestants say “No no, the Catholics added them.” One source said, “Well, the Catholics added only one book around the time of the Reformation”, other says “Nuh uh!”. I even found one source on the internet that said it had nothing to do with *either *church, that publishers actually took them out of bibles to save money and no one noticed for years! (not sure how true that is).
I don’t mean to open up that can of worms, and I don’t mean to get off topic (there’s an entire thread dedicated to this topic), but my point is something like this, to me, should be easy to find. Yet I’ve seen evidence on both sides that make one heck of a case.
So now I just file that issue under “Things I Will Worry About Later”. Lol!!!
Quick and easy answers you won’t find but a wealth of materials and people who can assist your journey. Even Catholics are on a journey to better understanding and practicing.
Yeah, that is one thing I’ve noticed that is a little frustrating. And to be fair, aren’t we all on that journey? Catholic, Protestant, etc., we’re all learning and growing (God willing).
Thank you for your imput.
One of the perks of working at a Christian bookstore for so many years). I tried reading it, however I just couldn’t understand it. The wording was WAY over my head…especially since I have no Catholic background. A lot of the terms were unfamiliar to me. 
Very good to know, thanks.