The Foundations of Our Catholic Faith and The Hedge of the Vine

Selected for publication in this third volume of the works of Frits Albers are the following:

• The Foundations of Our Catholic Faith
• The Hedge of the Vine

The first, initially delivered as a series of lectures, underscores the importance of Thomistic philosophy in safeguarding the Church's teachings. It articulates how intellect and faith must align, drawing on Catholic doctrine and the supernatural order for spiritual clarity and resilience.

The second explores the concept of the everlasting enmity between good and evil, beginning with Genesis. It highlights how the vine of Catholic Faith and its intellectual hedge ensure the Church's integrity against corruption. Historical narratives, from the fall of Adam and Eve to the Tower of Babel, illustrate God's fidelity and the Church's mission of salvation.

Both texts critique Modernist trends and theological compromises, championing the Church's responsibility to maintain doctrinal purity and intellectual rigor. They advocate for the cultivation of faith and reason as twin pillars of a resilient Church in an era of moral and spiritual upheaval. These works urge Catholics to uphold principles of sanctity, salvation, and intellectual discipline to secure the Church's future and legacy.