In today’s journey through the great cloud of witnesses, we reflect on the voices that shaped the early Church and continue to guide us today. From the bold apologetics of Justin Martyr, who defended the faith with clarity and conviction, to the soul-deep confessions of Augustine, who bears witness to God’s grace in the ordinary and the profound, to the towering theological insight of Thomas Aquinas, who helps us think carefully about what we believe and why—we listen, we learn, and we worship. Each reading draws us deeper into the faith once delivered, reminding us that Christian doctrine didn’t begin yesterday, and our questions have been asked—and answered—for centuries.

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In today’s journey through the great cloud of witnesses, we reflect on the voices that shaped the early Church and continue to guide us today. From the bold apologetics of Justin Martyr, who defended the faith with clarity and conviction, to the soul-deep confessions of Augustine, who bears witness to God’s grace in the ordinary and the profound, to the towering theological insight of Thomas Aquinas, who helps us think carefully about what we believe and why—we listen, we learn, and we worship. Each reading draws us deeper into the faith once delivered, reminding us that Christian doctrine didn’t begin yesterday, and our questions have been asked—and answered—for centuries.

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Credo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org

In today’s journey through the great cloud of witnesses, we reflect on the voices that shaped the early Church and continue to guide us today. From the bold apologetics of Justin Martyr, who defended the faith with clarity and conviction, to the soul-deep confessions of Augustine, who bears witness to God’s grace in the ordinary and the profound, to the towering theological insight of Thomas Aquinas, who helps us think carefully about what we believe and why—we listen, we learn, and we worship. Each reading draws us deeper into the faith once delivered, reminding us that Christian doctrine didn’t begin yesterday, and our questions have been asked—and answered—for centuries.

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Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com

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Credo Courses – https://www.credocourses.com

Credo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org

In today’s journey through the great cloud of witnesses, we reflect on the voices that shaped the early Church and continue to guide us today. From the bold apologetics of Justin Martyr, who defended the faith with clarity and conviction, to the soul-deep confessions of Augustine, who bears witness to God’s grace in the ordinary and the profound, to the towering theological insight of Thomas Aquinas, who helps us think carefully about what we believe and why—we listen, we learn, and we worship. Each reading draws us deeper into the faith once delivered, reminding us that Christian doctrine didn’t begin yesterday, and our questions have been asked—and answered—for centuries.

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Credo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org

Today’s podcast explores:

• Augustine’s Confessions, Chapter 9
• Justin Martyr’s Dialogue with Trypho, Chapters 93–94
• The Apostolic Constitutions, Book II, Chapters 19–21

We dive into Augustine’s reflections on his mother's exemplary life and her influence on his faith, as well as Justin Martyr’s emphasis on the resurrection and eternal life. The Apostolic Constitutions offers further teachings on repentance, the duties of bishops, and ecclesiastical discipline.

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This episode covers the full set of readings for today:

• Justin Martyr’s Dialogue with Trypho, Chapters 93–94
• Augustine’s Confessions, Chapter 9
• The Apostolic Constitutions, Book II, Chapters 15–18

We explore Justin Martyr’s views on righteousness, the cross, and prophecy, delving into themes of resurrection and eternal life, alongside Augustine's reflections on his mother's piety and the habits that shaped his spiritual journey. The Apostolic Constitutions continues with teachings on the roles of bishops and their duties.

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Today’s readings offer rich reflections on faith and defense. Justin Martyr presents his defense of Christianity, addressing accusations against the early Church and reaffirming the goodness of the Christian life. Augustine, in Book 3 of The Confessions, explores his inner struggles, particularly his wrestling with his attachment to worldly things and his ultimate conversion. Meanwhile, Aquinas discusses the existence of God in the Summa Theologica, laying out classical arguments for the divine nature. Together, these readings illuminate key theological concepts that still influence Christian thought today.

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