The Rule Chapter 8: Observance of the Rule
With all that is going on in the world today, leadership feels more important than ever. What is Augustine's view of leadership within a community of faith?
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August 6, 2022
The Rule Chapter 7: Governance and Obedience
With all that is going on in the world today, leadership feels more important than ever. What is Augustine's view of leadership within a community of faith?
August 5, 2022
The Rule Chapter 5: The Care of Community Goods and Treatment of the Sick
The goal of sharing all things in common using the example of the early Church is a noble one, however what does it look like in day to day life? Augustine offers us a concrete example that can serve as a model for sharing things in common today.
August 3, 2022
The Rule Chapter 6: Asking Pardon and Forgiving Offenses
Quarrels and offenses are inevitable in any group of people. Augustine, aware of how small beginnings can lead to something more serious emphasizes reconciliation as quickly as possible.
August 3, 2022
The Rule Chapter 4: Safeguarding Chastity & Fraternal Correction
How do we address a problem with another person in a culture that values personal autonomy? Augustine's teaching on fraternal correction offers us a path to community dialogue and correction across a number of issues that can occur in any community of faith.
August 3, 2022
The Rule Chapter 3: Moderation & Self-Denial
What does one have to give up to enter religious life and live the vow of poverty? How does Augustine's idea of poverty apply and contribute to the flourishing of any group or community of faith?
August 2, 2022
The Rule Chapter 1: The Purpose and Basis of Common Live
What is the purpose of Christian community? What is the path to unity in a divided world? What does the Rule of Augustine offer for all Christian living?
August 2, 2022
The Rule Chapter 2: Prayer
What is the purpose of praying together as a community of faith? How might Augustine's model of communal and individual prayer lead us to greater unity in a divided and individualistic world today?
August 2, 2022
Was Augustine a Monk? (Part 3)
by Brian Lowery, OSA Editors Note: This posting was is part of a class given by Fr. Brian Lowery, OSA titled "The Spirituality of the Rule of Saint Augustine" in…
December 29, 2021
Was Augustine a Monk? (Part 2)
by Brian Lowery, OSA Editors Note: This posting was is part of a class given by Fr. Brian Lowery, OSA titled "The Spirituality of the Rule of Saint Augustine" in…
December 23, 2021
Was Augustine a Monk? (Part 1)
by Brian Lowery, OSA Editors Note: This posting was is part of a class given by Fr. Brian Lowery, OSA titled "The Spirituality of the Rule of Saint Augustine" in…
December 22, 2021
The Time and Place of the Rule of Augustine
by Brian Lowery, OSA Editors Note: This posting was is part of a class given by Fr. Brian Lowery, OSA titled "The Spirituality of the Rule of Saint Augustine" in…
December 15, 2021
What is a Rule of Consecrated Life?
by Brian Lowery, OSA Editors Note: This posting was is part of a class given by Fr. Brian Lowery, OSA titled "The Spirituality of the Rule of Saint Augustine" in…
December 11, 2021
The Rule of Augustine: An Introduction
by Brian Lowery, OSA Editors Note: This posting was is part of a class given by Fr. Brian Lowery, OSA titled "The Spirituality of the Rule of Saint Augustine" in…
December 7, 2021