Saturday, August 28, 2021
St. Augustine of Hippo was born in North Africa. He spent his youth living wildly but then converted to Christianity after his mother, St. Monica, prayed for him for years. He became a priest and then later a bishop. His his extensive writings make him a doctor of the Church. After his conversion he preached and lived a life of poverty.
St. Augustine is the patron saint of brewers, printers, and theologians. His feast day is August 28.
You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. - St. Augustine (Social media graphic)
Do you wish your prayer to fly toward God? Make for it two wings: fasting and almsgiving. - St. Augustine
115 Saintly Fun Facts is a delightful way to look at the saints. So many books focus on how they died or what they suffered. This book focuses on what was really special and unique about these saints.
Say thank you with this quote from St. Augustine: " Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you." Makes a perfect thank you card for volunteers, vacation bible school (VBS) helpers, teachers, Sunday School teachers, youth group leaders, ministers, priests, deacons, and pastors.
St. Monica was the mother of St. Augustine of Hippo. She was married to a pagan who was a cruel man and who would not allow her to baptize their children. She prayed for her husband and mother-in-law and eventually they converted. Augustine lived a worldly life and had no interest in practicing his mother's Christian faith. St. Monica persisted in prayer and fasting, and eventually her son not only became a fervent Christian, but became energized about spreading the faith.
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