Consider some of these ideas for content submission to AugustinianSpirituality.org
#1. Pick a quote by Augustine and write about what it means to you today.
#2. Submit one of your Gospel reflections or theological reflections that you have written for the house or your ministries, see some of the reflections already submitted:
#3. Have you created other content such as videos or artwork that you would like to share? We can also link to other content/videos posted on other sites, especially Augustinian sites (e.g., vocation videos).
#4. Have you heard a song on the radio or watched a YouTube/Vimeo that has an Augustinian type theme (e.g., Restless by Audrey Assad) or one that could relate to an Augustinian theme? Consider writing about it.
#5. Is there a social justice issue that you are passionate about? Write something about it. Consider some of the issues we have begun to cover here.
#6: Have you experienced Augustine’s wisdom in one of your life experiences on the journey? Consider writing about it.
Click here for some of the life experiences that already have content
#7: Interested in helping to roundoff some of the informational type content of the site, such as a short synopsis on one or more of the Books of the Confessions or writing an overview of the City of God or one of the other unfinished entries?
Click for a list of pages that are still under construction
Mary
What is the Augustinian Devotion to Mary? All Christians are members of the Body of Christ, together with Mary, the mother of Jesus. “…She is clearly the Mother of his members; that is, of ourselves, because she cooperated by her charity, so that faithful Christians, members of the Head, might be born in the Church. […]
Formation
What does it take to become an Augustinian Friar? The path to become a solemnly professed Augustinian Friar involves 9 stages that usually span the course of 6-7 years. The process involves learning how to live the Augustinian way of life, participation in ministry, several stages of discernment, and academic preparation for full-time ministry. Learn […]
Discernment
What is Augustinian Discernment? A million different life paths to choose from. What does God want for my life? Every tough life decisions seems to come with multiple good options. What choice does God want? What does Augustine have to say? Stay tuned for more on Augustinian discernment. In the meantime, check out the following […]
The City of God
More information on Augustine’s City of God is coming soon. In the meantime, you can learn more about how to find and read it here.
Caritas (Love)
“Before all else, dear brothers, love God and then your neighbor, because these are the chief commandments given to us.” (The Rule, Introduction, 1). If the search for truth (Veritas) is a search for the author of all truth (a God of love), and all people are united (Unitas) in that search through the generous […]
Unitas (Unity)
“The main purpose for you having come together is to live harmoniously in your house, intent upon God in oneness of mind and heart.” (The Rule, I, 3). The principal aim of all Christian vocations is union with Christ. As we see in the Augustinian core value of Veritas, union with Christ involves the search […]
Veritas (Truth)
“The happy life is joy based on truth. This is joy grounded in you, O God, who are the truth, my illumination, the salvation of my face, my God.” (Confessions, 10.23.33). The value of veritas signals the Augustinian search for God through the love for and pursuit of truth. But what is truth in a […]
Confessions Book VII
Read the Confessions Book VII for free here Click below to watch an introduction to Book VII of the Confessions Suggested Next Topic The Confessions Book VIII
Confessions Book XIII
Read the Confessions Book XIII for free here Click below to watch an introduction to Book XIII of the Confessions Suggested Next Topic The Augustinian Way of Life
Confessions Book XII
Read the Confessions Book XII for free here Click below to watch an introduction to Book XII of the Confessions Suggested Next Topic The Confessions Book XIII
Confessions Book XI
Read the Confessions Book XI for free here Click below to watch an introduction to Book XI of the Confessions Suggested Next Topic The Confessions Book XII
Confessions Book X
Read the Confessions Book X for free here Click below to watch an introduction to Book IX of the Confessions Suggested Next Topic The Confessions Book XI
Confessions Book IX
Read the Confessions Book IX for free here Click below to watch an introduction to Book IX of the Confessions Suggested Next Topic The Confessions Book X
Confessions Book VIII
Read the Confessions Book VIII for free here Click below to watch an introduction to Book VIII of the Confessions Suggested Next Topic The Confessions Book IX
Confessions Book VI
Read the Confessions Book VI for free here Click below to watch an introduction to Book VI of the Confessions Suggested Next Topic The Confessions Book VII
Confessions Book V
Read the Confessions Book V for free here Click below to watch an introduction to Book V of the Confessions Suggested Next Topic The Confessions Book VI
Confessions Book IV
Read the Confessions Book IV for free here Click below to watch an introduction to Book IV of the Confessions Suggested Next Topic The Confessions Book V
Confessions Book III
Read the Confessions Book III for free here Click below to watch an introduction to Book III of the Confessions Suggested Next Topic The Confessions Book IV
The Cycle of Crime
More Coming Soon!
Prayer of St. Thomas of Villanova
Want to learn more about Saint Thomas of Villanova? Click here. Looking for additional ways to pray with us? Click here. Interested in learning more about Augustinian Spirituality the Augustinian Way of Life? If so, visit here. Have you considered whether or not you might have a vocation to become an Augustinian Friar? Click here […]
Prayer of Saint Augustine
Reflection coming soon! Want to learn more about Saint Augustine? Click here. Looking for additional ways to pray with us? Click here. Interested in learning more about Augustinian Spirituality the Augustinian Way of Life? If so, visit here. Have you considered whether or not you might have a vocation to become an Augustinian Friar? Click […]
Confessions Book II
Read the Confessions Book II for free here Click below to watch an introduction to Book II of the Confessions Suggested Next Topic The Confessions Book III
Confessions Book I
Read the Confessions Book I for free Click below to watch an introduction to Book I of the Confessions Suggested Next Topic The Confessions Book II
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