We discuss books five through seven of St Augustine's Confessions, with a focus on Augustine's relationships with St Monica and St Ambrose as well as his treatment of the problem of evil.
Anthony Esolen's study guide is provided through ICC [here]!
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We consider what can be known with relative certainty about the apostle St Bartholomew, who is likely Nathanael in St John's Gospel.
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This week, we consider books one through four of the Confessions, with special attention given to the story of the pear tree theft (Book II, Ch 4-6) and the death of a friend (Book IV, ch 4-12)
We also make use of Anthony Esolen's study questions via Institute of Catholic Culture [here]!
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"I have come to cast fire upon the earth, and how I long for it to be already burning!" (Luke 12:49)
There are three common interpretations of this fire: the suffering of persecutions; apostolic preaching which kindles the warmth of charity and light of truth; and the Holy Spirit given at Pentecost and through the Church.
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In this course, we will read together St Augustine's Confessions, focusing especially on certain memorable and famous passages.
See the handout below.
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