Introduction to Justin Martyr's Dialogue with Trypho

In today’s readings, we witness the deep spiritual anguish and transformation of Augustine as his mother, Monica, follows him to Milan, unwavering in her prayers for his conversion. Her faith, patience, and devotion to the words of Ambrose serve as a powerful reminder of the influence of a mother’s prayers. Meanwhile, Justin Martyr continues to recount his philosophical journey, revealing his pursuit of truth across the Stoics, Peripatetics, Pythagoreans, and Platonists before ultimately finding fulfillment in Christianity. Lastly, in Thomas Aquinas, we explore whether notional adjectives, verbs, or participles can be predicated of the essential names of God, del ...