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Read more about the article Christ the Light that Cures Our Darkness
Augustinian Reflections / Life Experiences / The Rule of Augustine

Christ the Light that Cures Our Darkness

As we transition from the Christmas Season to Ordinary Time, we are still very much in the dark and cold days of winter. Augustine offers insight on how to allow the Light of Christ to continue to shine in our lives.

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January 17, 2023
Read more about the article Love Does Not Seek Revenge
Augustinian Reflections / Gospel Reflections / Life Experiences / Matthew 05:43-48: Love of Enemies / The Rule of Augustine

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.

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November 23, 2022
Read more about the article The Rule Chapter 8:  Observance of the Rule
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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
Read more about the article The Rule Chapter 7:  Governance and Obedience
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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?

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August 5, 2022
Read more about the article The Rule Chapter 5:  The Care of Community Goods and Treatment of the Sick
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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.

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August 3, 2022
Read more about the article The Rule Chapter 6:  Asking Pardon and Forgiving Offenses
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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.

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August 3, 2022
Read more about the article The Rule Chapter 4:  Safeguarding Chastity & Fraternal Correction
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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.

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August 3, 2022
Read more about the article The Rule Chapter 3:  Moderation & Self-Denial
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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?

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August 2, 2022
Read more about the article The Rule Chapter 1:  The Purpose and Basis of Common Live
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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?

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August 2, 2022
Read more about the article The Rule Chapter 2:  Prayer
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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?

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August 2, 2022
Read more about the article Difficult Emotions
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Difficult Emotions

What can Augustine's own experience of grief over the death of his mother teach us about dealing with difficult emotions?

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August 1, 2022
Read more about the article Generosity as the Path to Hope and Peace
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Generosity as the Path to Hope and Peace

We live in a time when our future seems more uncertain than ever. Where do we place our hope and trust?

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July 31, 2022
Read more about the article Restless Until We Rest in God
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Restless Until We Rest in God

Why does it seem we are always looking for more? Saint Augustine invites us to reflect on where it is we are looking for fulfillment.

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July 30, 2022
Read more about the article Political Charity as an Element of Peaceful Political Discourse
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Political Charity as an Element of Peaceful Political Discourse

What does Saint Augustine have to teach us about finding unity and harmony in the midst of today's divided world?

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July 27, 2022
Read more about the article Heaven:  The Reason for Hope
Gospel Reflections / John 17:1-19: The Prayer of Jesus / Life Experiences / The Confessions / The Rule of Augustine

Heaven: The Reason for Hope

If we are ever disappointed or dissatisfied, especially with ourselves, such experiences could actually be good news if we can realize that ultimate satisfaction cannot be found on this earth…

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July 24, 2022
Read more about the article In Praise of Silence
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In Praise of Silence

One perennial question for the disciples of Jesus who have experienced grace through moments of silence is: how do we cultivate interior silence in the midst of the hustle and…

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July 20, 2022
Read more about the article Lord Let Me Know Myself
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Lord Let Me Know Myself

Sometimes we may find ourselves experiencing a sense of unease without fully knowing the reason why. Sometimes we might be full of ambivalence in our decisions. Sometimes we think we…

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July 17, 2022
Read more about the article The Triune Way to Heaven:  Faith, Hope, and Love in Augustine’s De Trinitate
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The Triune Way to Heaven: Faith, Hope, and Love in Augustine’s De Trinitate

Although God is present everywhere, and there is no place where we are not in God's presence (Psalm 139:8), our experience of God occurs as if God were veiled from…

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June 30, 2022
Read more about the article The Saints and Grit
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The Saints and Grit

Psychology professor Angela Duckworth in her TED Talk “Grit: The power of passion and perseverance” explains that doing well in school and in life depends much more on something other…

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June 16, 2022
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Longing is Always a Prayer

by Jeremy Hiers, OSA “Longing is always a prayer, even though the tongue is silent. If you are longing without interruption, then you are always praying. When does our prayer…

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February 2, 2022
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