September 22, 2017 – 8:00 pm

After the death of Theodosius the Great, the Roman Empire found itself in a precarious situation. Augustine becomes bishop of Hippo.
Links:
Image of Pendant of Maria, daughter of Stilicho, with form of Christogram by PHGCOM.
Map of final division of Roman Empire at death of Theodosius the Great
Monastic Rule of Saint Augustine
Augustine’s writings against Manicheanism
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#408 – A History of the Catholic Church – The Empire in Decline
September 15, 2017 – 8:00 pm

The peace between Jerome and Rufinus did not last long as the controversy over Origen erupts in the West. Friendships are broken and the faithful are divided.
Links:
Image of Rufinus by Frederick Bloemaert.
Rufinus:
Selections from Rufinus’ Apology for Origen
Rufinus’ letter to Pope Anastasius I
Jerome:
Friendly letter to Rufinus
Hostile letter about Rufinus
Apology against Rufinus
Pope Anastasius I:
Letter on errors of Origen
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#407 – A History of the Catholic Church – The Conflict over Origen – Part Two