St. Pope John Paul II Explains Human Freedom
How did the great pope explain concepts like freedom and free will?
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How did the great pope explain concepts like freedom and free will?
“Despise not the fast period of forty days, for it comprises an imitation of the conduct of the Lord.” — St. Ignatius of Antioch, A.D. 110.
Let this Doctor and Church Father get your mind and heart in the right direction.
Do we find the message of the gospel in this wisdom book?
Did you know scholars are not quite sure who wrote this book, even though the author reveals his identity?
With so much proof from the writings of the Early Church, there is little doubt on the teaching of the Catholic Church.
The tradition and consensus is that the early Church was very Catholic, believing and practicing the sacraments as we do to this day.
When we read the defense of Christianity that Justin Martyr addressed to the emperor, we get an idea of Roman misconceptions, and Catholic truths.
“There came a point when I had to take a deep dive into history to see if the early church was indeed the Catholic Church.”
The Church Fathers were absolutely Catholic. Here are some quotes from Ignatius to prove that.