Through the Church Fathers: May 18

Podcast DescriptionIn today’s reading we continue with Theophilus of Antioch as he boldly exposes the absurdities of pagan idolatry, distinguishes between the honor due to earthly kings and the worship due to God alone, explains why followers of Jesus are called Christians, and offers vivid, everyday examples—from seeds and seasons to the moon itself—to strengthen faith in the resurrection of the dead. Alongside this we hear Augustine in the Confessions candidly describing the tension in his own soul: drawn to the beauty of God’s house yet still tightly bound by the pull of secular life and the desire for marriage. We conclude with Thomas Aquinas laying out the foundational principles for moral theology, showing that a human act is truly good only when its object, its end, and its circumstances are all rightly ordered.Today’s Readings:Theophilus of Antioch — To Autolycus, Book I, Chapters 10–13Augustine of Hippo — The Confessions, Book 8, Chapter 1 (Section 2)Thomas Aquinas — Summa Theologica, Part 1, Question 18 (Articles 1–11 Combined)Explore the Project:Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.comPatreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpattonCredo Courses – https://www.credocourses.comCredo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org