Church Fathers for Our Time

The Church Fathers for Our Time reveals what mattered most to the early Christians—morally, politically, theologically, and spiritually. But it also provides strikingly pertinent insight into the issues of the present day. Popular patristics scholar Mike Aquilina immerses readers into the world of the fathers and draws from their wisdom to address the concerns of today's Christians. From the challenges of religious freedom to the importance of the dignity of the human person to questions related to liturgy, The Church Fathers for Our Time offers profound lessons that will help all Christians apply ancient wisdom to their lives today. Essays on the following themes are included in The Church Fathers for Our Time: Christians and Romans: The Witness of the Early Church "Culture Wars" of the Fathers The Liturgy of the Fathers The "Golden Age": Fathers of the Fourth Century To the Ends of the Earth: The Global Reach of the Fathers