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6 days ago · Aug. 28 is the memorial of St. Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church. He’s one of the most influential Church Fathers and theologians in history. Who was he and why is he so famous? Here are 10 things to know and share … 1) When and where was he born?
5 days ago · Starting at St Martin’s Church at 17:00, we shall process to St Augustine’s Abbey for the main service, then to the Cathedral Chapter House. This service is powerful, as it is the only time in the year that the altar in the ruined crypt of the abbey is still used. This service will replace the usual 17:30 evening service at the Cathedral.
4 days ago · Matthew Petesch, August 27, 2015 — 2 minutes read. August 28th (this Friday) is the feast of the great St. Augustine! In honor of this glorious saint, we would like to share some of our favorite quotes from St. Augustine’s Confessions. This book has made many additional saints.
6 days ago · St. Augustine’s examination of memory may offer less consolation to those who are dealing with serious memory loss and find accepting that loss challenging. But after reflecting on the power of memory, the saint wrote that he felt it necessary to go beyond memory to reach the Creator. “You are always there above me, and as I rise up toward ...
Apr 23, 2024 · St. Augustine is perhaps the most significant Christian thinker after St. Paul. He adapted Classical thought to Christian teaching and created a powerful theological system of lasting influence. He also shaped the practice of biblical exegesis and helped lay the foundation for much of medieval and modern Christian thought.
- Who is St. Augustine?St. Augustine was the bishop of Hippo (now Annaba, Algeria) from 396 to 430. A renowned theologian and prolific writer, he was also a skilled preac...
- What is St. Augustine best known for?More than five million words of St. Augustine’s writings survive, ranging from sermons to theological treatises. Of these, two have had particularl...
5 days ago · 2. John, a benedictine monk, one of Augustine's companions, was made abbot in his room, being approved of by king Ethelbert, and receiving the benediction from archbishop Laurence in 607. In his time, anno 613, the church of this monastery was dedicated by archbishop Laurence, when the body of St. Augustine, with those of others, which had been ...
May 1, 2024 · This occurred in 386 when, at age 33, he tearfully agreed to abandon his personal vices and enter the Church. The intellectually restless convert received Baptism from St. Ambrose on Easter of 387, shortly before the death of his holy and beloved mother Monica. Having abandoned his academic career and sold his possessions, Augustine soon began ...
