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The Complete Works of Saint Augustine
Augustine of Hippo, Philip Schaff, Marcus Dods, Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, J.F. Shaw
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Lord, my God, Light of the blind and Strength of
the weak; indeed, also, Light of those who see, and
Strength of the strong: listen to my soul, and hear it
crying out of the depths. Lord, help us to turn and
seek you, for you have not forsaken your creatures the
way we have forsaken you, our Creator. Let us turn
and seek you, for we know you are... See more
Patrística - Comentário aos Salmos (51-100) - Vol. 9/2 (Portuguese Edition)
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Joy, for Augustine, is characterized by a quietude that is the opposite of anxiety—the exhale of someone who has been holding her breath out of fear or worry or insecurity. It is the blissful rest of someone who realizes she no longer has to perform; she is loved. We find joy in the grace of God precisely because he is the one we don’t have to
... See moreJames K. A. Smith • On the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts
Augustine is our contemporary. He has directly and indirectly shaped the way we understand our pursuits, the call to authenticity.
James K. A. Smith • On the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts
THE life of Saint Augustine has a special appeal because he was a great sinner who became a great saint, and greatness is all the more admirable if it is achieved against odds.