Through the Church Fathers: January 1

From division and disorder to earnest pursuit of holiness, today’s readings trace the early Church’s struggle and hope in Christ, beginning with Clement of Rome, 1 Clement, Sections 1–7, where Clement appeals to the Corinthians to repent, restore unity, and fix their gaze on the blood of Christ that makes mercy available to the whole world. Then we turn to Augustine of Hippo, The Confessions, Book 1, Chapter 1 (1), where Augustine opens his soul to God in prayer, confessing our restless hearts and the gracious mercy that draws us into true praise. We conclude with Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica, Part 1, Question 1, Article 1, where Aquinas teaches that sacred doctrine is necessary because salvation depends on truths about God that human reason alone cannot fully grasp. These readings together call us to profound humility, deep reflection, and steadfast faith as we begin this journey through the Church Fathers.Readings: Clement of Rome, 1 Clement, Sections 1–7 Augustine of Hippo, The Confessions, Book 1, Chapter 1 (1) Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica, Part 1, Question 1, Article 1Explore 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#ThroughTheChurchFathers #ClementOfRome #Augustine #ThomasAquinas #EarlyChurch #HistoricalTheology #Confessions #SummaTheologica #ChristianFormation