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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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The first major evolution was to come through the work of St Augustine in the fourth century. He felt that the Stoics’ man-made efforts to achieve happiness were an affront to our existence as mortals who are no longer at one with our Maker. We cannot be truly happy, because we desire a perfect unity with God that we are unable to achieve in this
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“A comprehended god is no god.” - St John Chrysostom
When I say religion I mean Augustine’s idea of the restless searching heart in the midst of a mysterious world, not the rites and doctrines of what are called the ‘confessional’ religions or even signing off on what the confessional religions call God.
John D. Caputo • Truth: Philosophy in Transit
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
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for those of us who have nearly given up on the church, may we take comfort in the words of St. Augustine: “The Church is a whore, but she’s my mother.
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For you have so made us that we long for you, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.
Ben O'Rourke • Confessions: St Augustine
I LOVE YOU ABOVE ALL ELSE Lord, I love you above all other things. You are the one I seek. You are the one I follow. You are the one I am ready to serve. I want to dwell under your rule, for you alone reign. Command me as you will, but heal and open my eyes to see your wonders. And drive all foolishness and pride from me. Give me wisdom to
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