The Faith of Our Fathers

The Faith of Our Fathers is a book written by James Gibbons, an American cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. The book was first published in 1876 and has since become a classic in Catholic literature. In this book, Gibbons explores the history and teachings of the Catholic Church, focusing on the beliefs and practices that have remained constant throughout the centuries. He discusses the sacraments, the role of the Pope, the importance of tradition, and the relationship between faith and reason. Gibbons also addresses some of the criticisms and misconceptions surrounding the Catholic Church, such as accusations of idolatry and the belief that Catholics worship Mary. He argues that these criticisms are based on misunderstandings of Catholic doctrine and that the Church's teachings are rooted in scripture and reason. Throughout the book, Gibbons emphasizes the importance of faith and the role it plays in the lives of Catholics. He encourages readers to deepen their understanding of the Church's teachings and to live out their faith in their daily lives. Overall, The Faith of Our Fathers is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Catholicism that is still relevant today. It provides a valuable resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their faith and for non-Catholics seeking to understand the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church.1877. Being a plain exposition and vindication of the church founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ. The object of this volume is to present, in a plain and practical form, an exposition and a vindication of the principal tenets of the Catholic Church. It substantially embodies the instructions and discourses delivered by Rev. Gibbons before mixed congregations in Virginia and North Carolina. His chief aim was to bring the truths of the Catholic faith to our separated brethren, who generally accept the scripture as the only source of authority in religious matters, and he endeavored to fortify his statements by abundant reference to the sacred text. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.