In this third and final part of our series on the Church Fathers (listen to Part 1 and Part 2), Bishop Barron examines four influential Fathers from the post-Nicene period:

John Chrysostom (349 – 407)
Jerome (347 – 420)
Augustine (354 – 430)
Gregory the Great (540 – 604)

A listener asks whether to pray for people who are sick or simply accept pain and suffering as part of God’s plan.

Links + Book Recommendations

Websites
- ChurchFathers.org
- Church Father writings online (New Advent)
Church Father books mentioned
- Clement (35 – 99)
  - Letter to the Corinthians
- Ignatius (35 – 108)
  - Epistles of Ignatius
- Polycarp (69 – 155)
  - The Martyrdom of Polycarp
- Justin Martyr (100 – 165)
  - First and Second Apologies
- Irenaeus (130 – 202)
  - Adversus Haereses (Against the Heresies)
- Origen (184 – 253)
  - De Principiis (On First Principles)
  - Biblical Commentaries
- Athanasius (292 – 373)
  - On the Incarnation of the Word
- Gregory of Nyssa (335 – 395)
  - Life of Moses
- John Chrysostom (349 – 407)
  - On Wealth and Poverty
  - On Marriage and Family Life
- Jerome (347 – 420)
  - Letters
- Augustine (354 – 430)
  - Confessions (Word on Fire Classics edition)
  - De Civitate Dei (The City of God)
  - De Trinitate (On the Trinity)
- Gregory the Great (540 – 604)
  - Pastoral Rule
Church Father collections
- Early Christian Writings: The Apostolic Fathers
- Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture Series
- Faith of the Early Fathers: Three-Volume Set by William Jurgens
Church Father commentaries/introductions

NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!

Norske beefer, yppersteprest-Kjetil og skatt: Episode ute hos Podme og i Aftenposten-appen nå!