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Day 45: Divine Speech (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
What does it mean for God to exist outside of time? St. Augustine explores this concept in these chapters, contemplating what it means for God to pro…
2 years, 7 months ago
Day 44: Creation and Time (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
St. Augustine delves into the creation narratives, abstaining from scriptural commentary. Instead, he scrutinizes the initial chapters of Genesis, en…
2 years, 7 months ago
Bonus Episode: Introduction to Book 11 (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
As we enter Book 11, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk remind us that these last three chapters are less autobiographical and more theo…
2 years, 7 months ago
Day 43: Overcoming Pride (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
Continuing his examination of pride, St. Augustine notes how this vice lurks in evil and good works. He sums up his battle between joy in his convers…
2 years, 7 months ago
Day 42: Lust of the Eyes (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
Is it better for God to be loved or feared? St. Augustine reflects on this question as he addresses the threefold concupiscence of sin found in John’…
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Day 41: Attachments and Desires (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
Moderating our bodily attachments and desires is essential for spiritual growth. St. Augustine describes the ways our bodily desires and attachments …
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Day 40: Seeking Happiness (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
True and enduring happiness is found only in God. St. Augustine examines the ways he looked for happiness in the wrong places, mainly in himself and …
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Day 39: The Role of Memory (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
What is the role of memory in the spiritual life? As St. Augustine continues his philosophical discussion on the human mind, he focuses on understand…
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Day 38: The Gift of the Mind (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
The human mind is a magnificent gift of God given to us to discover truth. Using a scientific approach, St. Augustine delves into the origins of inte…
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Day 37: Sensing God in Creation (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
We can find God’s footprints in the beauty of creation and the mystery of our own humanity. St. Augustine poetically explores creation, the senses, …
2 years, 7 months ago