In today's readings, we're diving deep into theology, history, and the foundations of Christian thought. First, in Justin Martyr's Dialogue with Trypho (Chapters 26–28), Justin argues passionately that salvation comes only through Christ, emphasizing that righteousness is found not in ceremonial observances, but through faith in Jesus. Next, Augustine wrestles profoundly with the problem of evil in Confessions (Book 7, Chapter 5), seeking to understand how evil can exist if everything God created is good. Finally, Thomas Aquinas, in Summa Theologica (Question 47, Article 4), addresses why God chose to create only one world, explaining that a single, unified creation best reflects divine wisdom and providence. Each of these readings invites us to reflect on the richness of our faith and the profound questions Christians  ...