Tag Archives: Saint Augustine

Remember, man, that thou, art dust, and into dust thou shalt return

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

ASH WEDNESDAY – Station at St Sabina’s Today’s station at Rome is at Saint-Sabina’s on the Aventine, in a sanctuary built on the former site of the holy martyr’s house. Having been converted by her maid-servant, she was beheaded for … Continue reading →

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Sunday Readings and Reflections

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Sunday, December 13 Third Sunday of Advent Roman Ordinary calendar St. Lucy Book of Isaiah 61,1-2a.10-11. The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the lowly, to … Continue reading →

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Why Do Young People Leave the Faith?

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By Anthony Esolen at Crisis Magazine: Why do young people leave the Faith? I was asked that question the other day, and I replied, off the cuff, that it was two things: Their imaginations had not been formed by the Faith … Continue reading →

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Homily by Saint Augustine on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

                                      Today our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven; let our hearts ascend with him. Listen to the words of the Apostle: … Continue reading →

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St Augustine, Great Sinner Turned Great Saint

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By Father Carota (RIP): Many years ago when I was a cafeteria, progressive Catholic, I was blessed to read St. Augustine’s “Confessions”.  I would encourage everyone, who has not read it, to do so.  It is a short book, his … Continue reading →

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