[Missey_Lucy_Goosey]

I honestly believe that The Church is quite clear that both scripture and the writings of the Fathers, to the extent they are in the consensus patrum, are inspired by God.

Well then God must be confused because the writings of the Fathers are often contradictory.

[kosta50]

Well then God must be confused because the writings of the Fathers are often contradictory

The consensus patrum is not contradictory (itf it is consensus!); it is what the Church as a whole recognizes as truth. Not everything the fathers wrote is part of consensus patrum. The Church does not teach any of the writings that are not part of the consensus.