September 2026
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Augustinians Introduction
The Order of Saint Augustine, more commonly known as the Augustinians, is a Roman Catholic community of men and women that exists world-wide and was formally founded in 1244. Inspired by the Gospel message of Jesus Christ and the religious insight and teachings of Saint Augustine of Hippo, Augustinians seek to live out a Christian… Continue reading
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The Cross of Obedience
I have preached in the past that one can sum up the entire Bible in two words: “love” and “obey.” The first word is “love,” and it’s a pretty tall order. The First and the Second great commandments are to love God with everything we have and to love each other the way we want… Continue reading
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The Desert Fathers
Following the example of Jesus and his temptation in the desert by the Devil, the earliest Christians were drawn to a solitary life in the desert fighting the Devil as the highest ascetic life possible. This was the radical answer to the words of Our Lord, when he told his disciples to deny themselves and… Continue reading
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Introduction to the Catholic Orders
Catholic Spiritualities This year we are going to spend most of our time learning about the different religious orders in the church through the centuries. For each one, we will take a look at how they came to be, why they came to be, and some of the ways in which they were distinctive. And… Continue reading
