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Read more about the article A Poem from the Edge
Augustinian Reflections / Justice and Peace / Life Experiences / Modern Topics

A Poem from the Edge

Editors Note: This poem was written by someone who has faced incarceration. It was originally published in the Voices from Prison and the Edge newsletter (issue no. 34), a publication…

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November 27, 2021
Read more about the article The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Life Experiences / Liturgical Year / Luke 18:9-14: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector / Modern Topics / The Rule of Augustine

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
Read more about the article My Name is I AM
Augustinian Prayer / Contemplation / John 08:31-59: Jesus and Abraham / Life Experiences

My Name is I AM

I was regretting the past and fearing the future. Suddenly, the Lord was speaking: “My name is I Am.” He paused. I waited. He continued. When you live in the…

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October 23, 2020
Read more about the article Augustinians Observe the International Day of Peace
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Augustinians Observe the International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace is one of seven International Days designated for special observance in Augustinian communities, parishes, schools, and other ministries. We invite all who identify with Augustinian…

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September 16, 2020
Read more about the article A Prayer for Salvation and Forgiveness
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A Prayer for Salvation and Forgiveness

Save me, Lord, by your mercy, not by my righteousness, not by my merits. Save me, not because I am worthy, but because you are merciful. Hear me, not according…

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September 3, 2020
Read more about the article Turning the Other Cheek
Gospel Reflections / Justice and Peace / Life Experiences / Liturgical Year / Luke 06:27-32: Love for Enemies / Modern Topics / The Rule of Augustine

Turning the Other Cheek

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…

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September 1, 2020
Read more about the article A Prayer of Contrition from Augustine
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A Prayer of Contrition from Augustine

O Lord, my God, I wish to confess the sins of my life and the unhealthy movements of my soul - not to dwell again on my misdeeds, my God,…

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August 31, 2020
Read more about the article A Prayer for Conversion and Freedom
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A Prayer for Conversion and Freedom

Lord, through a true conversion of heart you led Saint Augustine out of the depths of sin to your love, come to our heart, so we will forget our sins…

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August 29, 2020
Read more about the article A Prayer from Saint Augustine for Reconciliation and Forgiveness
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A Prayer from Saint Augustine for Reconciliation and Forgiveness

Let them turn back, and seek you, for you do not forsake your creation as they have forsaken their creator. Let them only turn back. See! There you are in…

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August 29, 2020
Read more about the article What Can the Incarcerated Teach Us About Redemption
Augustinian Ministry / Gospel Reflections / Justice and Peace / Life Experiences / Liturgical Year / Matthew 24:32-35: The Parable of the Fig Tree / Modern Topics / The Rule of Augustine

What Can the Incarcerated Teach Us About Redemption

One of my most memorable experiences of jail ministry came during a recent visit to a group of detainees inside a jail.  During the visit we read and discussed the Parable…

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August 17, 2020
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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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