Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Augustine in weal and woe

Augustine giving the rule.  Detail, stained glass window.
Today is the Feast of St. Augustine, and for various reasons I couldn't be at Mass or morning prayer to celebrate with the Augustinian community.  I sat on the back steps and prayed the office, mostly sheltered from the rain that had just begun to fall.  I spent a bit of time reflecting on Augustine and his influence on my life, marveling a bit at how such connections seemingly breach the constraints of time.

Augustine has challenged me and comforted me.  He's been a source of consolation when faced with difficult questions.

Photo is of stained glass window on the south wall of my parish church.
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Posted by Michelle at 10:16 PM
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  1. Lynda11:20 PM

    It is amazing to me how we are influenced and comforted by people who have lived so long ago and yet we feel as though we are connected. I feel that way about Saint Ignatius. It is the communion of saints and we are very connected by the Holy Spirit. Blessings to you on the Feast of St. Augustine.

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    1. Michelle11:15 PM

      Thanks, Lynda...

      We tend to wing past the communion of saints (along with the forgiveness of sins!) in the creed, but I find it a daily consolation!

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