Love, Truth, Unity
This post explores how Augustinian Spirituality is marked by the double dynamic of God's desire for us and our restless desire for God.
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January 10, 2024
The Word Made Flesh
Why would God who is unparalleled in greatness come in such lowliness? Saint Augustine reflects on the mystery of the Incarnation.
January 2, 2024
Trusting in the Goodness of God in Difficult Moments
Saint Rita faced many difficulties in her life and learned to trust God in the midst of them. She relied heavily on the intercession and wisdom of Saint Augustine, wisdom that can also help us trust when faced with our own difficulties today.
January 24, 2023
Love Does Not Seek Revenge
Today we are experiencing a lot of division and conflict. Anger and vengefulness are common themes we see in the news headlines. In this post, Augustine offers us some wisdom for reflection on our own attitudes towards others we may disagree with or find difficult.
November 23, 2022
The Sacraments and Sinful Priests
What happens when a sacrament is celebrated by a sinful priest? Augustine provides an explanation that assures us of the validity of the sacrament.
October 28, 2022
United by a Common Love of God and Neighbor
In the City of God, Saint Augustine gives us a path beyond political or ideological affiliation towards unity.
October 6, 2022
Progressing in Virtue and Holiness
We have all made resolutions to improve our lives only to find our human weakness get in the way. This post reflects on Augustine's invitation to find hope in the mercy of God rather than our own strength.
August 20, 2022
Augustinian Reflections / Gospel Reflections / Life Experiences / Luke 09:28-36: The Transfiguration of Jesus / Mark 09:2-10: The Transfiguration of Jesus
Optimism in the Face of Difficult Relationships
We all face difficult relationships. Do we give up on those we find difficult to work or live with, or do we remain hopeful that one day the grace of God will heal those relationships? Augustine invites us to remain optimistic.
August 6, 2022
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 Ministry / Augustinian Reflections / Augustinian Saints / Modern Topics / Social Justice
Saint Rita Unites Us in Prayer for Restorative Justice
Mass Incarceration impacts all of us as it perpetuates the root causes of crime. What can we do about it as a community of faith?
August 5, 2022
Augustinian Reflections / Gospel Reflections / Life Experiences / Matthew 16:13-20: Peter Declares that Jesus is the Messiah / Matthew 16:21-23: The First Prediction of the Passion / Modern Topics / Social Justice
Upon this Rock: Humility as the Path to Truth and Unity
We are living in a time when people are very divided over complex issues in which there really are no easy answers. Scripture and Saint Augustine offer us the virtue of humility as a path to unity and our common search for truth.
August 4, 2022
Difficult Emotions
What can Augustine's own experience of grief over the death of his mother teach us about dealing with difficult emotions?
August 1, 2022
Saint Rita, Mental Health, and Mass Incarceration
The life of Saint Rita models a more restorative approach to crime control than the retributive model in place today.
December 10, 2021