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March 13, 2022
Augustinian Announce 2022 Justice and Peace Grant Program
To encourage Augustinian involvement in projects concerned with justice and peace, especially in Augustinian parishes and schools, the Ordinary Province Chapter of 2018 included a provision for financial support of…
February 13, 2022
Pathway to Sustainable Living
In this webinar, the Augustinians explore the call to care for the environment and how Augustinian spirituality provides a path to creating a more sustainable world. https://youtu.be/PmSjmt5v_6Q This webinar is…
February 1, 2022
Why Did Augustine Say That?
Saint Augustine is one of the most prolific writers in history, known for his excellence in communicating complex theological truths in a way that was understandable and relatable to the…
January 29, 2022
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
by Fr. Anthony B. Pizzo, OSA Today marks the day of remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As we do every year, the U.S. honors the late civil rights…
January 17, 2022
Fr. Tony Pizzo, OSA Leads 16th Annual Posada for Immigration Reform
On Friday, December 17, the Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, Fr. Tony Pizzo, O.S.A., offered welcoming remarks at the Archdiocese of Chicago’s 16th Annual Posada for Immigration Reform. The…
January 10, 2022
A Christmas Message from Saint Augustine
"It is called the Lord's birthday when the Wisdom of God presented itself to us as an infant, and the Word of God without words uttered the flesh as its…
December 25, 2021
source: Fr. Dan McLaughlin, OSA
New Series on Mass From an Augustinian Perspective
by Jeremy Hiers, OSA As a new year approaches, we have new topics to reflect on as we continue our journey to God. I am excited to announce yet another…
December 24, 2021
Augustinians Announce Webinar on the Environment and Sustainable Living
On January 13th, 2022 at 7pm Eastern / 6pm Central the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova will host the next webinar in its Justice and Peace webinar series:…
December 19, 2021
New Series on Saint Augustine, Church Teaching, and the New Evangelization
by Jeremy Hiers, OSA I am excited to announce a new series of blog posts which will invite us to reflect together on the new chapter of evangelization that Pope…
December 18, 2021
Augustinians Observe Human Rights Day
On December 10th the Augustinians around the world observe Human Rights Day, a day in which the United Nations invites the human family to reflect on the inherent dignity, equality,…
December 10, 2021
Confessions Book 1
How can we understand God? Â In this first book of his Confessions, Saint Augustine explores the existence of God and how creation relates to him. Â He begins with a reflection…
November 20, 2021
Mary, Mother of Captives
Mary, Mother of Captives, give us your compassion for those in prison. Mend in mercy the broken in mind and memory. Soften the hard of heart, the captives of anger.…
November 19, 2021
Augustinian Reflections / Gospel Reflections / Mark 14:3-9: The Anointing at Bethany / Modern Topics
The Poor You Will Always Have With You
by Brian Dwyer On this 5th World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis elaborates on Jesus' message in Mark 14:7, "the poor you will always have with you." Pope Francis…
November 14, 2021
Augustinian Ministry / Augustinian Saints / Justice and Peace / Life Experiences / Modern Topics / Prayers
A Prayer for Social Justice Ministry
Good Jesus, if only I could, for love of you, give food to all the poor! Lord, if only I could visit every hospital and serve the sick, if only…
November 13, 2021
The Augustinians Commit to Integral Ecology
During its General Chapter of 2019, the Order of Saint Augustine made a commitment to promote education, reflection, and action to care for our common home. United to the concern…
November 12, 2021
A Prayer of the Peacemaker
Dear Saint Rita, messenger of peace and herald of reconciliation, despite hardship and suffering you lived the Gospel message of compassion and forgiveness and showed the power of love to…
November 12, 2021
Prayers for Migrants and Immigration Reform
In response to its commitment to promote the dignity of all human persons and immigration reform, the Augustinians have developed petitions to be used throughout the week as part of…
November 9, 2021
St. Rita was contemplating the passion of Jesus Christ. When she suffered she looked to Christ for understanding and guidance. Stained Glass window at the National Shrine of Saint Rita. Photo by Fr. Dan McLaughlin, OSA.
Saint Rita Understands our Time of Division and Conflict
We live in a very divided world. The level of division we are experiencing here in the United States can at times appear so deep we may wonder if there…
August 13, 2021
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