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.
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October 6, 2022
Augustinian Reflections / Gospel Reflections / Justice and Peace / 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
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
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?
July 27, 2022
Augustinian Reflections / Gospel Reflections / Life Experiences / Liturgical Year / Matthew 08:5-13: The Healing of the Centurion's Servant / Modern Topics
Growing in Hope
by Jeremy Hiers, OSA The centurion found in Matthew 8:5-11 was a man who understood the concept of authority. He was someone both subject to the authority of those who…
November 29, 2021
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.
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Saint Rita and the Narrow Way to Peace
How do we advocate for peace and justice in a world that is not always open to honest "dialogue" on the solutions we are all hungry for? Solutions that call…
November 24, 2021
Augustinian Reflections / Gospel Reflections / Life Experiences / Liturgical Year / Luke 21:1-4: The Poor Widow's Contribution / Modern Topics / The Confessions
Advent and Our Unquenchable Thirst for More
Do we often find ourselves unhappy because we don’t have all the things that we think we should have or that we want to have? Do we find ourselves anxious,…
November 22, 2021
Mary, Mother of Captives
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 of anger.…
November 19, 2021
Augustinian Saints / John 20:1-10: The Empty Tomb / Life Experiences / Liturgical Year / Mark 16:1-8: The Resurrection of Jesus / Modern Topics
What Can Saint Rita Teach Us About Easter?
by Jeremy Hiers, O.S.A. Roll away the stone. At Christmas we rejoiced that love has come. Now at Easter we rejoice that love has won. Love always wins. On…
April 3, 2021
A Litany for Peace In Troubled Times
God our Father Deliver us God the Son of the Father Deliver us God the Holy Spirit Deliver us In these days of trouble, fear, and sorrow Deliver us From…
January 14, 2021
10 Quotes from Saint Augustine on Civil Service and Leadership
Compiled by Jeremy Hiers, O.S.A. What can the life and teachings of a man who lived over 1600 years ago teach us today about civil service and leadership? Consider these…
November 2, 2020
Gospel Reflections / Justice and Peace / Life Experiences / Matthew 22:15-21: Paying Taxes to the Emperor / Modern Topics
Render Unto Caesar
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…
October 18, 2020