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, that explores the history and beliefs of the Catholic Church. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part discussing the origins of the Catholic Church and its early history. The second part delves into the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church, including the sacraments, the priesthood, and the role of the Pope. The third and final part of the book discusses the challenges faced by the Catholic Church, both historically and in the present day. Throughout the book, Gibbons emphasizes the importance of faith and the role it plays in the lives of Catholics. ""The Faith of Our Fathers"" is a comprehensive and informative guide to the Catholic Church, written by a respected member of the clergy.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.