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Day 28: The Impact of One Conversion (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
St. Augustine has settled his theological and philosophical challenges when it comes to Catholicism. However, an area that he continues to struggle w…
2 years, 7 months ago
Bonus Episode: Introduction to Book 8 (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
Book 8 finds St. Augustine at the moment of his conversion. In this book, St. Augustine surrenders to the will of God and consents to grace. Fr. Greg…
2 years, 7 months ago
Day 27: An Incomplete Knowledge (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
As he continues his studies, St. Augustine realizes his knowledge of God, theology and Jesus are incomplete. He also concludes Book 7 with a comparis…
2 years, 7 months ago
Day 26: Living an Ordered Life (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
What is the role of the human will? As St. Augustine resumes his expression of gratitude to God, he acknowledges the goodness of creation and God's y…
2 years, 7 months ago
Day 25: The Word Incarnate (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
St. Augustine embarks on a contemplation of key Catholic concepts, notably the Word or Logos. While he grasps the significance of the opening verses …
2 years, 7 months ago
Day 24: Astrology and Permitting Evil (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
If God is all-powerful and loving, why does he permit evil? This is what St. Augustine wonders as he ponders astrology and its allures. He recognizes…
2 years, 7 months ago
Day 23: The Nature of God (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
St. Augustine considers the nature of God in Neoplatonic terms. Searching for a way to explain his reality, St. Augustine broadens his philosophical …
2 years, 7 months ago
Bonus Episode: Introduction to Book 7 (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
Setting the scene for Book 7, St. Augustine begins considering God differently. He is now 30 years old and no longer holds a dualistic understanding …
2 years, 7 months ago
Day 22: Chastity and Marriage (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
As we conclude Book 6, St. Monica arranges a marriage for St. Augustine. Still a slave to lust, he thinks this could be the only solution to living a…
2 years, 7 months ago
Day 21: Problems with Curiosity (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
Enter St. Alipius. Alipius is a follower of St. Augustine who eventually converts with him. St. Augustine describes Alipius’ struggle with curiosity.…
2 years, 7 months ago