St. Augustine of Hippo: Men go abroad to wonder
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Photo: Ethiopian priest during Christmas in Lalibela by Athina Kazolea, 2001.
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Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars: and they pass by themselves without wondering.
(St. Augustine of Hippo)
(St. Augustine of Hippo)
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Recommended Reading:
'Confessions'
By Saint Augustine (Author), R. S. Pine-Coffin (Author)
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Description:
The son of a pagan father and a Christian mother, Saint Augustine spent his early years torn between conflicting faiths and world views. His Confessions, written when he was in his forties, recount how, slowly and painfully, he came to turn away from his youthful ideas and licentious lifestyle, to become instead a staunch advocate of Christianity and one of its most influential thinkers. A remarkably honest and revealing spiritual autobiography, the Confessions also address fundamental issues of Christian doctrine, and many of the prayers and meditations it includes are still an integral part of the practice of Christianity today.
'Confessions'
By Saint Augustine (Author), R. S. Pine-Coffin (Author)
Purchase Book:
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
Description:
The son of a pagan father and a Christian mother, Saint Augustine spent his early years torn between conflicting faiths and world views. His Confessions, written when he was in his forties, recount how, slowly and painfully, he came to turn away from his youthful ideas and licentious lifestyle, to become instead a staunch advocate of Christianity and one of its most influential thinkers. A remarkably honest and revealing spiritual autobiography, the Confessions also address fundamental issues of Christian doctrine, and many of the prayers and meditations it includes are still an integral part of the practice of Christianity today.
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