Church History

The early Church was not built on comfort, popularity, or political influence. It was built on witness. This week we turn to St. Polycarp, a bishop formed by the Apostles themselves and refined by persecution. His life connects us directly to the first generation of Christianity, reminding us that the faith we profess today is the same faith preached, defended, and sealed with blood in the second century. In a culture that often pressures believers to compromise, Polycarp’s steadfastness calls us back to clarity, courage, and unwavering fidelity to Christ.

St. Ambrose was one of the most influential leaders of the early Church, known for his fearless defense of orthodoxy, his pastoral care of the faithful, and his profound impact on Christian theology and liturgy. A gifted speaker and administrator, Ambrose helped shape the Church’s relationship with secular authority and played a decisive role in the conversion of St. Augustine.