Pope Benedict on the Apostolic Fathers

It certainly was pleasant to discover that the Holy Father has also been offering a course on the Fathers, particularly those who directly inherited the teachings of the Apostles. But that's as far as I'm willing to push the comparison! His brief speeches, delivered during the Wednesday Angelus at St. Peter's Square, are full of insight and profitable reflections on the lives of these great teachers.

Here's the menu so far (as of 5/02/07):

• St. Clement of Rome
• St. Ignatius of Antioch
• St. Justin, Philosopher and Martyr
• St. Iranaeus of Lyons
• St. Clement of Alexandria
• Origen of Alexandria (Life and Works)
• Origen of Alexandria (On Prayer and the Church)