Mike Aquilina

Mike Aquilina is an author and expert on the Church Fathers. Mike's Books: https://bit.ly/3g0PFVn Mike's Website: https://fathersofthechurch.com The Octavius: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0410.htm OUR COMMUNITY Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas Locals: https://mattfradd.locals.com/support Special thanks to all our supporters for your continued support! You don't have to give anything, yet you do. THANK YOU! SPONSORS Parler: http://parler.com MY Parler: https://parler.com/mattfradd Hallow: https://hallow.com/matt MERCH PWA Swag: https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com SOCIAL Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mattfradd Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mattfradd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/312eXMI31liKUHSx6U5p1H Parler: https://parler.com/mattfradd Website: https://www.pintswithaquinas.com

Mike Aquilina, a well-known figure at EWTN and author of "Rabbles, Riots, and Ruins," dives into how cities became crucial to the spread of Christianity. He discusses how apostles targeted urban areas for their diverse populations and synagogues, facilitating evangelization. Notably, he highlights the significance of Jerusalem and Antioch, examines the tension in Ephesus between new Christian ideals and pagan practices, and explores the cultural legacy of Carthage in shaping Latin Christian identity.

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.