Gaudiumetspes22 podcast Mike Aquilina discusses the early Church and the Church Fathers
Jun 4, 2024
Mike Aquilina, author and speaker specializing in early Church history and the Church Fathers, explores topics such as the continuity of the Catholic Church, the monarchical concept of the bishop, Dojatism, Gnosticism, challenging traditional dating in early Christian writings, the influence of Christianity on Western civilization, and the impact of Pope John Paul II and the Church Fathers.
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Childhood Sparked Love For Antiquity
- Mike Aquilina's childhood love for antiquity sparked interest in archaeology and ancient history.
- His passion evolved into exploring early Christian writings like those of John Chrysostom.
Church Fathers Affirm Early Catholicism
- The Church Fathers show the Catholic Church existed from its earliest days.
- The supposed divide between Protestantism and Catholicism only appeared much later and isn't supported by early evidence.
Early Churches Had Sacrificial Altars
- Early Christian churches, like one in Syria, had altars indicating sacrifice.
- Protestant Eucharist typically does not affirm the sacrificial nature of the altar, unlike Catholicism.