The Councils of the Catholic Church: Nicea to Now

When you think of the Councils of the Church you probably imagine a group of Cardinals and Bishops quietly discussing obtuse theological doctrines which have no practical implications. Perhaps a loud cough is heard once in a while but on the whole it is a staid affair. Actually the Councils were anything but impractical or quiet. There were loud disagreements and accusations of heresy. The Council members cared deeply about the religious and social problems of their day arguing for months sometimes years in order to find a solution. Each chapter of the book contains a discussion of why the Council was called and what happened at the Council as well as Biblical references and prayers. You shall meet many saints (from Saint Francis to Saint Nick) as well as a few characters not so holy. Each Council has its own exciting story but each has a unifying theme in the Churchs unending mission to guide souls to God.