In this second part of our series on the Church Fathers (listen to Part 1), Bishop Barron takes a look at some important Church Fathers from the pre-Nicene and Nicene periods, including: Justin Martyr • (100 – 165) Irenaeus • (130 – 202) Origen • (184 – 253) Athanasius • (292 – 373) Gregory of Nyssa • (335 – 395) A listener asks how we can understand Purgatory and Heaven in relation to time. Links + Book Recommendations Websites • ChurchFathers.org Church Father writings online • (New Advent) • Church Father books mentioned • Clement • (35 – 99) Letter to the Corinthians • Ignatius • (35 – 108) Epistles of Ignatius • Polycarp • (69 – 155) The Martyrdom of Polycarp • Justin Martyr • (100 – 165) First and Second Apologies • Irenaeus • (130 – 202) Adversus Haereses (Against the Heresies) • Origen • (184 – 253) De Principiis (On First Principles) Biblical Commentaries • Athanasius • (292 – 373) On the Incarnation of the Word • Gregory of Nyssa • (335 – 395) Life of Moses • John Chrysostom • (349 – 407) On Wealth and Poverty On Marriage and Family Life • Jerome • (347 – 420) Letters • Augustine • (354 – 430) Confessions • (Word on Fire Classics edition) De Civitate Dei (The City of God) De Trinitate (On the Trinity) • Gregory the Great • (540 – 604) Pastoral Rule • • Church Father collections • Early Christian Writings: The Apostolic Fathers Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture Series Faith of the Early Fathers: Three-Volume Set • by William Jurgens • Church Father commentaries/introduction • s The Fathers of the Church • by Mike Aquilina The Fathers (Volume 1) • by Pope Benedict XVI The Fathers (Volume 2) • by Pope Benedict XVI The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church • by Jimmy Akin Four Witnesses: The Early Church in Her Own Words • by Rod Bennett When the Church Was Young • by Marcellino D’Ambrosio • NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!