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The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

by Sam Joutras, O.S.A. Imagine going to a doctor appointment and telling the doctor other people’s diseases.  Then, as you’re giving the doctor a survey of others’ diseases, you mention that…

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March 17, 2021

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A Prayer of Unknowing by Thomas Merton

A Prayer of Unknowing By Thomas Merton My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for…

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November 27, 2020

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Eight Mobile Apps for the Journey to God

by Jeremy Hiers, O.S.A. One of the defining characteristics of the Augustinian journey to God is the continual search for God in the ever-evolving circumstances of our day to day…

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November 26, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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An Augustinian Witness to the World Community

by Jack Tierney, O.S.A. As an Augustinian, I am grateful for all the service opportunities that God has provided me. These experiences have refined my vocational calling and exposed me…

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September 1, 2020

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A Prayer for Truth

I desire life and truth, O Lord, but how shall I gain possession of them. What path shall I take ? Although I do not yet possess them, still I…

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September 1, 2020

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A Prayer for Weakness or Temptation from Augustine

Lord, help me to do what you command me to do. Grant me, you yourself, what you yourself command. Quicken me in your righteousness, for in myself I have only…

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August 31, 2020

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Discernment

What is Augustinian Discernment? A million different life paths to choose from. What does God want for my life? Every tough life decisions seems to come with multiple good options.…

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August 24, 2020

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The Restless Journey Within

by Joseph Mostardi, O.S.A. “We do not see things the way they are, but we see things the way we are.” I have always been a fan of a good…

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August 22, 2020

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Prayer for Augustinian Vocations

Let us pray to the Lord of the harvest, who calls men and women to loving service (pause for a moment of silent prayer) All glory and praise are yours,…

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June 12, 2020