Through the Church Fathers: June 2 1u6j30

Today’s readings lead us through a rich theological meditation on memory, unity, and embodiment. Irenaeus critiques the false Gnostic claim that matter is inherently evil, reaffirming that the Creator made all things good and that the same God who created the world is the One who saves it. Augustine continues his deep reflection on the memory, describing how even abstract things like numbers and truths are retained within us apart from the senses—offering a window into the immaterial operations of the soul. Finally, Aquinas addresses whether humans possess multiple souls or a single one. He decisively argues that the intellectual soul in man is not just one part among others, but encomes all lower powers—nutritive, sensitive, and rational—showing how the highest form subsumes the rest. Across these readings, we see a unified Christian vision: the same God who made the body works through the soul, and in ing Him rightly, we find both our origin and end. Explore the Project: Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton Credo Courses – https://www.credocourses.com Credo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org 2n1e6t