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.

Augustinian Reflections / Augustinian Saints / Modern Topics

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…

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August 13, 2021

Augustinian Saints / John 20:1-10: The Empty Tomb / Life Experiences / Liturgical Year / Mark 16:1-8: The Resurrection of Jesus / Modern Topics

What Can Saint Rita Teach Us About Easter?

by Jeremy Hiers, O.S.A.   Roll away the stone.  At Christmas we rejoiced that love has come.  Now at Easter we rejoice that love has won. Love always wins. On…

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April 3, 2021

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The Bill Atkinson Story

An extraORDINARY story about an extraORDINARY Augustinian. This video tells the story of the faith and determination of Father Bill Atkinson, O.S.A. (1946-2006), the first quadriplegic Roman Catholic priest. The…

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November 2, 2020

Augustinian Prayer / Augustinian Saints / John 05:19-30 / Life Experiences / Liturgical Year / Luke 07:11-17: Raising of the Widow's Son / Modern Topics

Wisdom from Saint Augustine on Grief

Of necessity, we must be sorrowful when those whom we love leave us in death. Although we know that they have not left us behind forever, but only gone ahead…

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November 2, 2020

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Augustine Quotes on Dealing With Those Who Have Different Views

Compiled by Jeremy Hiers, O.S.A. "Every human being is neighbor to every other human being. Even those you do not know share in your humanity. Is this person known as…

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October 13, 2020

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Prayer of Discernment

Come Holy Spirit, Gift of God. May your love inspire me to know you, so that I may love my neighbor with the love that comes from you and may…

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October 7, 2020

Augustinian Ministry / Augustinian Saints / Gospel Reflections / Justice and Peace / Luke 10:1-11: The Mission of the Seventy-Two

A Model of Discipleship in St. Nicholas of Tolentino

by Spencer Thomas, O.S.A. A reflection on Luke 10:1-11 and Sirach 2:1-9 “By his prayer he was pleasing to the Lord, and by his acts of loving service he was…

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September 12, 2020

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A Prayer of Stewardship

I will love you, Lord, in every way and without setting limits to my love. You set no limits to what you have done for me, you have not measured…

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September 2, 2020

Augustinian Saints / Modern Topics

In the Words of Augustine

Looking for a quote by Augustine? Browse the categories below to view quotes by St. Augustine relevant to the issues and topics of our day Can't find your favorite quote?…

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August 27, 2020

Augustinian Saints / The Confessions

The Confessions of Saint Augustine

Translated by E. B. Pusey (Edward Bouverie) AD 401 This copy of the Confessions (minus the featured image on this post) is made available via public domain compliments of Project…

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August 17, 2020

Augustinian Saints / Justice and Peace / Modern Topics

How Can I Take Action?

by Michael Riggs, O.S.A.          In the days following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, I felt a weight on my heart that left…

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August 10, 2020

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Prayer for Understanding

Let me know you, O you who know me Then shall I know even as I am known. You are the strength of my soul; Make your way in and…

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June 29, 2020

Augustinian Prayer / Augustinian Saints / Life Experiences / Prayers / The Confessions

Prayer of Contrition

Have mercy on me, according to your great mercy for the sake of your name. Do not, I entreat you, do not abandon your unfinished work, but bring to perfection…

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June 29, 2020

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Prayer of Saint Augustine

Loving Father, let me know myself, O Lord, let me know You, and desire nothing else but only unity with you. Let me know you, and do everything for you.…

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June 29, 2020

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Prayer to St. Rita of Cascia

O glorious Saint Rita, during your entire life on earth, you found your happiness by following the will of our Heavenly Father. Help me this day to trust God's designs…

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June 29, 2020

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Prayer to Our Mother of Good Counsel

We turn to you, our Mother of Good Counsel, as we seek to imitate your faith-filled life. May we be led by the same Wisdom which God sent forth from…

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June 12, 2020