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Divine Office | The perfection of love

In today's Office of Readings we encounter a reading from a treatise on John by St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430 A.D.). He wrote an enormous amount and left a permanent mark on both philosophy and theology. His Confessions, as dazzling in style as they are deep in content, are a landmark of world literature. The Second Readings in the Office of Readings contain extracts from many of his sermons and commentaries and also from the Confessions. For a reflection, "The perfection of love," please click on the image. Peace be with you!

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Divine Office | Let us too glory in the cross of the Lord

In today's Office of Readings we encounter a reading from St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430 A.D.). He wrote an enormous amount and left a permanent mark on both philosophy and theology. His Confessions, as dazzling in style as they are deep in content, are a landmark of world literature. The Second Readings in the Office of Readings contain extracts from many of his sermons and commentaries and also from the Confessions. For a reflection, "Let us too glory in the cross of the Lord," please click on the image. Peace be with you!

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Saints Alive! | St. Augustine of Hippo

Born in North Africa in the mid-4th century to a pagan father and Christian mother, his early life was filled with worldly attractions, lust for women, and pagan philosophies. He credits his mother's fervent prayer for his eventual conversion. Saint Augustine of Hippo is considered one of the most influential saints and theologians to have ever lived, one whose writings are widely read to this very day For more about this great saint, preeminent among theologians and philosophers, Doctor of the Church, please click on the image. Peace be with you!

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Divine Office | Whether they like it or not, those who are outside the church are our brothers

In today's Office of Readings we encounter a reading from a discourse of St Augustine of Hippo on Psalm 32 (354-430 A.D.). He wrote an enormous amount and left a permanent mark on both philosophy and theology. His Confessions, as dazzling in style as they are deep in content, are a landmark of world literature. The Second Readings in the Office of Readings contain extracts from many of his sermons and commentaries and also from the Confessions. For a reflection, "Whether they like it or not, those who are outside the church are our brothers," please click on the image. Peace be with you!

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Divine Office | A sacrifice to God is a contrite spirit

In today's Office of Readings we encounter a reading from a sermon by St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430 A.D.). He wrote an enormous amount and left a permanent mark on both philosophy and theology. His Confessions, as dazzling in style as they are deep in content, are a landmark of world literature. The Second Readings in the Office of Readings contain extracts from many of his sermons and commentaries and also from the Confessions. For a reflection, "A sacrifice to God is a contrite spirit," please click on the image. Peace be with you!