Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine
Augustine of Hippo, also known as Saint Augustine, Saint Austin, Blessed Augustine, and the Doctor of Grace, was an early Christian theologian and philosopher whose writings influenced the development of Western Christianity and Western philosophy. He was the bishop of Hippo Regius, located in Numidia. He is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers in Western Christianity for his writings in the Patristic Era. Among his most important works are The City of God and Confessions...
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mother religious children
That one woman is both mother and virgin, not in spirit only but even in body. In spirit she is mother, not of our head, who is our Savior himself-of whom all, even she herself, are rightly called children of the bridegroom-but plainly she is the mother of us who are his members, because by love she has cooperated so that the faithful, who are the members of that head, might be born in the Church. In body, indeed, she is the Mother of that very head.
philosophical catholic needs
Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.
powerful reality invisible
Symbols are powerful because they are the visible signs of invisible realities.
humility fabric foundation
The higher your structure is to be, the deeper must be its foundation.
peace government justice
In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery?
desire habit virtuous
It is not by change of place that we can come nearer to Him who is in every place, but by the cultivation of pure desires and virtuous habits.
running love-is goal
The fruits of charity are joy, peace, and mercy; charity demands beneficence and fraternal correction; it is benevolence; it fosters reciprocity and remains disinterested and generous; it is friendship and communion: Love is itself the fulfillment of all our works. There is the goal; that is why we run: we run toward it, and once we reach it, in it we shall find rest.
delight contemplation teach
Teach correctly... Find delight in contemplation.
humility effort doe
...If humility does not precede all that we do, our efforts are fruitless.
hands always-trying giving
God is always trying to give good things to us, but our hands are too full to receive them.
inspirational catholic special
Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you.
humility our-actions advancement
Humility must accompany all our actions, must be with us everywhere; for as soon as we glory in our good works they are of no further value to our advancement in virtue.
christian order law
Order your soul; reduce your wants; live in charity; associate in Christian community; obey the laws; trust in Providence.
wind sea temptation
A temptation arises: it is the wind. It disturbs you: it is the surging of the seas. This is the time to awaken Christ and let Him remind you of these words