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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 Advent and Our Unquenchable Thirst for More
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,…

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November 22, 2021
Read more about the article Building a More Just and Peaceful Society
Augustinian Reflections / Justice and Peace / Life Experiences / Matthew 22:35-40: The Greatest Commandment / Modern Topics / The Rule of Augustine

Building a More Just and Peaceful Society

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…

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November 15, 2021
Read more about the article 10 Quotes from Saint Augustine on Civil Service and Leadership
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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…

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November 2, 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 from Saint Augustine for Temptation
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A Prayer from Saint Augustine for Temptation

Because you are trustworthy, you do not allow us to be tempted more fiercely than we can bear, but along with the temptation you ordain the outcome of it, so…

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August 29, 2020
Read more about the article Saint Augustine and Social Justice
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Saint Augustine and Social Justice

What does Saint Augustine have to say about Social Justice? by Jeremy Hiers, O.S.A. Poverty, war, oppression, inequality, mass incarceration, and discrimination are some of the many social justice issues…

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August 25, 2020
Read more about the article What is an Augustinian Response to a Pandemic?
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What is an Augustinian Response to a Pandemic?

.As humanity journeys through the COVID19 pandemic, we are facing unprecedented circumstances and hardships. As we see on the news every night, nobody seems to have escaped at least some…

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August 19, 2020
Read more about the article Persistence in Hope
Gospel Reflections / Justice and Peace / Life Experiences / Luke 18:1-8: Parable of the Persistent Widow / Modern Topics / The Rule of Augustine

Persistence in Hope

by Jeremy Hiers, O.S.A. A reflection on Luke 18:1-8 When the Son of Man comes …. will He find faith on earth? One of the hardest lessons in the life of a…

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August 17, 2020
Read more about the article Principle #5:  Moderation and Self-Denial
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Principle #5: Moderation and Self-Denial

We seek moderation in all things in order to be free of attachments that prevent us from being free to serve God and neighbor. "As far as your health allows,…

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August 8, 2020

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