The true mark by which to discern the Church of Jesus Christ [is] to be where his holy Gospel is purely and faithfully preached, declared, listened to and heeded; where the Sacraments are rightly administered, even though there continue to be some imperfections and flaws, as they will always be among men. On the contrary, where the Gospel is not declared, heard and received, there we recognize by no means the Church. – John Calvin
‘n Wonderlike storie
Thomas van Acquino besoek die Vatikaan. Pous Innocentius IV wys vir hom al die kunsskatte en ander kosbare items. Die pous sê vir Thomas: “Gelukkig hoef die kerk nie meer te sê: Silwer en goud het ek nie.”