On Saint Augustine, a Good Short Article on a Great Saint, Whose Catholic Feast Day in 2017 Is Monday, August 28

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“St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430) is ‘a philosophical and theological genius of the first order, dominating, like a pyramid, antiquity and the succeeding ages. Compared with the great philosophers of past centuries and modern times, he is the equal of them all…’” (from “The Catholic Encyclopedia”)

“The story of his life, up until his conversion, is written in the autobiographical Confessions, the most intimate and well known glimpse into an individual’s soul ever written, as well as a fascinating philosophical, theological, mystical, poetic and literary work.”

“The ‘Confessions’ of St Augustine have possibly, next to the New Testament, exercised a greater influence on the religion of all Europe than any other book.” The article provided here draws on his Confessions. (The two last quotes are taken from several articles from EWTN)

The article provided here was first put out by Holy Spirit Interactive.
 
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