So your argument is that an assuredly (if conditionally) infallible magisterium is essential for determination and assurance of Truth (including writings and men being of God) and to fulfill promises of Divine presence, providence of Truth, and preservation of faith, and authority.
And that being the historical instruments and stewards of Divine revelation (oral and written) means that Rome is that assuredly infallible magisterium. Thus those who dissent from the latter are in rebellion to God.?
daniel212:
I would say schismatic in most cases and in many cases hold to objective heretical opinions, but given that Heretic is defined very precisely as a post baptismal rejection of a Doctrine of the Catholic Faith, a 500 year removed Protestant from his or her Catholic ancestors can’t be charged with the sin of schism or heresy of their ancestors. That is also a heretical to make such a claim.
Msg. Pope’s homily solidly lays out the Catholic position, of which I, as many others here hold to, you don’t hold to it. So be it.