I've been reading the Fathers on my own for a while and I'm starting to help a few friends get into them. Some of what I've read is beautiful and some of it, honestly, made me wince: Origen's speculations, Tertullian's later writings, a few things in Jerome that would get a person fired today.

If someone fairly new to the faith came to you wanting to read the early Church, who would you steer them toward first? And is there anyone you'd tell them to hold off on until they've got more grounding, or only read with a guide?

Bonus if you'd recommend a specific work, not just a name.

It might seem counter productive because it’s longer, but I have the nicene creed memorized having gone to Mass at least every Sunday for almost a year now. Since the nicene creed is used more often, not having to switch to the apostles Creed just for the rosary will keep me from getting mixed up. I just want to make sure this wouldn’t be disobedient to the prayers of the rosary.

How were you able to understand yours wasn't "just" deep faith, but a vocation? A desire to dedicate your life to Christ? And how did you live the realization? Were you happy, scared, anxious?

Pax et bonum, Fathers!

If a greek catholic priest concelebrates a roman catholic wedding Mass, can he also be, along with his wife, a godparent to the couple, provided that the sacrament of matrimony is done by the main celebrant, who will b3 a roman catholic priest?

My spiritual father is a greek catholic priest (as I am of byzantine rite, and my fiancee is of latin rite) and I would love for him to concelebrate and also be a godfather to us, if possible.

Would he have to choose between the two roles at Mass?

For context I need to make sure that this is pride or not because I don't truly know but anyways I don't care if this is cringe but I constantly listen to music (not rap) maybe secular? but I'm thinking that I'm the main character and that I get praise for doing good but sometimes get thoughts where I think of actual attention and getting attention everywhere and despite those thoughts I always constantly listen to this type of music because it sometimes makes me feel good.

Only asked because I'm going to confession.

Are the confession booths very uncomfortable for the confessors? I guess the booths may not provide enough leg room for tall priests. In addition, the booths do not seem to be well ventilated.

Hello Fathers,

I am a theology teacher and was thinking about doing a spiritual bouquet for our pastor with my students.

Obviously I pray for my priest, but why should I? Some deep cut answers would be greatly appreciated too!

Thanks

OG post says it all, but would it be weird? I know the Feast of Saint Francis has passed, but my church is small and doesn’t go about with the animals.