A Life of Heroic Sanctity: Augustine of Hippo

Friends, on this feast day of St. Augustine—one of the most influential figures in Church history—I invite you to watch the “Pivotal Players” episode on his life and work. As a theologian and philosopher, he has almost no rivals, and the story of his conversion is a vivid reminder that our hearts are restless till they rest in God.

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[marypinakat]

*“Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.”* - ST. AUGUSTINE

[rghokjesus]

I moved from Brazil to Italy, from Italy to England, I was thinking to move to Switzerland, but I had enough!!!
It's time to change, all this emptiness can't be filled by the world. It took me 31 years in my life to understand it.
Now, I'll give myself totally to God, my heart and my soul, I'll become a Deacon and by grace of God I hope help a lot people and get my passport to heaven.
Don't waste your time with false promises in this earth, Surrender to God !!!
God bless you.

[annaloph]

"My heart is restless until it rests in you." -St. Augustine 💖🕊️🙏

[lisag.]

" Love God and then love everything else for the sake of God"
~St. Augustine~

[JackieKeilthy]

St Monica and St Augustine St Ambrose, please pray for the conversion of this troubled world. 🕊️🙏🏽✝️🌏🌍🌎🙏🏽

[tabletgamer]

Whoever composed the music for this was brilliant. Excellent musical writing

[Agosto-im]

I'm an alcoholic doing the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Program. And knowing the Confessions of St Augustine, I can say that St Augustine laid the foundation of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Thank you Bishop Barron.

[marypinakat]

"We are, in a word, hardwired for God and our very desire proves it, for nothing in this world finally satisfies the restless longing of the soul."
*- Bishop Robert Barron*

[kjosemaria]

Happy Fiesta of San Agustin! From a St. Augustine Parish in the Philippines! <3 St. Augustine, pray for us.

[mupetabobo]

St Augustine, pray for us. May sinners like me continue to be inspired and have hope as we aspire to be more Christlike, Amen 🙏

[mariaburton]

„The Holy Scriptures are
our letters from home “. —St. Augustine of Hippo. 

Thank you, your Excellency Bishop Barron.
With warm regards, -MB.

[paulinekabiruh]

Thank you Bishop Barron, this is very rich history of the greatest teacher of our catholic faith. May St Augustine and St Monica continue praying for us sinners, amen 🙏

[lindaszudy]

Bishop Barron is so knowledgeable and humble. You are filled with the Holy Spirit. 🙏🙏🙏

[sidneyloggins]

Very important for the church to reengage his teachings and return to repentance.

[shellytgregory]

Such a beautiful story/history. Thank you for the captivating eloquence in telling the stories of the pivotal players (actually in every story, sermon, or conversation). Thank you, Bishop Barron and all those who help you to create these incredibly educational masterpieces.

[howardmcginn]

Dear Bishop. Thank you for this masterful treatise on Augustine . I feel as if Augustine had been part of my life all of my 81 years. I was taught by the Augustinians in high school and college. More recently I taught at Seton Hall University where the Confessions was required reading for all students. I’ve even visited the site of St. Monica’s home in Ostia Antiqua. Again thank you for this and all of your work.

[JackieKeilthy]

Thank you Bishop Barron. This is beautiful… and thank you for being a light in the darkness of this world. Both you and fr Mike Schmitz, Scott Hahn, Jeff cavins, have been such a huge part of my return to the Catholic faith. God bless you always. ☘️☘️☘️📖

[Alxsilver]

How not to love the Catholic faith, the Catholic Church? I mean, come on. Thank you Bishop Barron, but now you've made me wanna travel to Italy even more! 😁🧳✈

[lisa-oocx]

Thank you Bishop Barron!❤😊🎉 great job!!!

[joeslowmama]

🙏“Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”