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…
by Jeremy Hiers, OSA This post is part of a series called The Mass: An Augustinian Perspective offered on AugustinianSpirituality.org. We begin Mass by standing together. By standing at the…
by Jeremy Hiers, OSA Prisons are often named “Correctional Facilities” yet have limited capacity to offer “correction” by way of restoration and healing. According to the American Psychological Association, a significant…
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,…
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…
What can the Rule of Augustine teach us today about how to build a more just society? Poverty, war, oppression, inequality, mass incarceration, and discrimination are some of the many social…
by Jeremy Hiers, OSA The issue of Mass Incarceration is linked to many other challenges and issues facing our society today. This is especially true when it comes to the…
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…
Editors Note: the following reflection is written by an affiliate of the Order of Saint Augustine and was originally published in the newsletter Voices from Prison and the Edge, a…
The Augustinians are proud to be part of the Priest for Justice for Immigrants, a coalition of 200 Chicago clergy representing over 150 parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago who…
Click below for a presentation and reflection on what Saint Augustine has to teach us about Racism today. https://youtu.be/j7MXPYq8IIQ
You say, the times are troublesome, the times are burdensome, the times are miserable. Live rightly and you will change the times. The times have never hurt anyone. Those who…
by Fr. Anthony Pizzo, OSA McHenry County Detention Center is located approximately 60 miles Northwest of Chicago. It is one of several detention centers that detain people who have immigration…
Discover how the Augustinians of the Midwest Province are working to eliminate poverty in the U.S. and around the world as we highlight the food pantry at St. Rita parish,…
A Homily by Jack Tierney, O.S.A. (Isaiah 45:1-6 / 1 Thes. 1:1-5 / Matthew 22:15-21) Blessed be God forever. God bless America. These two phrases are often repeated. Sometimes in the…
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…
A Homily on Matthew 18:15-20 "As followers of Christ we have been called to mutual responsibility as a way of life. It is a call to strive always to overcome…
by Daniel Madden, O.S.A. A homily on Matthew 20:1-16 (click here for more Sunday homilies)
Turning the Other Cheek A Reflection on Luke 6:27-38 by Jeremy Hiers, O.S.A. I recently reflected on a time when I was 10 years old and sitting on our living…