A Leap of Faith
Discerning religious life as a priest or brother can be scary. Any time we are confronted with multiple options, it’s important to take a st
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30 Pearls of Wisdom from Fr. Bernie's 30 Years of Priesthood
The following is an excerpt from a homily preached by Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A., on the celebration of his 30th Year of Ordination as an...
10 Augustinian Tips to Cultivate Your Prayer Life
Augustine gave 10 tips to Anicia Proba on how to cultivate ones prayer life.
Three Goals to Unite Around for Evangelization
In the ninties, the U.S. Bishops released three specific and concrete goals for evangelization.
"Pear" Pressure": Don't Be a Pear Head!
The Pear Story in Augustine's Confessions is one of his well- known adolescence stories and one of my favorites in his writings.
A Path to Unity in a Divided World
How can we find peace in a world with so much conflict and division?
Finding Hope in the God Who Cares
Saint Monica famously led Augustine back to Christianity after he left the faith. Read about their story and relationship here.
The Dynamics of Sanctifying Grace and Sinful Tendencies
Sin after baptism? If you were baptized as an infant, you may wonder how you experience sin after the sacrament. Augustine has an answer.
Community
Community is the cornerstone of an Augustinian lifestyle. Come read Fr. Jeremy Hiers give an explanation of what this means.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations and Religious Brothers Day
April 31st is World Day of Prayer for Religious Vocations, and May 1st is Religious Brothers Day. Celebrate with us!
Restless Until We Rest in God
Why do we feel as if we never have enough? Augustine invites us to examine what we are really searching for.
Five Paths of Encounter for Evangelization
What is evangelization, who is called to be part of it, and what wisdom does Saint Augustine offer us? Read here to learn more.
Conversion of St. Augustine
Augustine was baptized on April 24th, 386. Click to read more about his conversion, and the path he had taken to find God.
What Is the Difference Between Priests and Brothers?
What is the difference between Augustinian Priests and Brothers? The question that everyone asks about becoming an Augustinian...
Divine Restlessness & Mobile Technology
Can checking your phone lead to God? Maybe! If Augustine were living in the modern era, he may have loved his phone!
Why do Augustinians take temporary vows?
Becoming an Augustinian takes several years of prayer and discernment. Are you interested in learning about what it takes to join our order?
Woodworking is Prayer for Br. David
Augustinians are diverse, interesting, and interested in many things. For Br. David, woodworking is a way of prayer.
The Augustinian Commitment to Addressing the Environmental Crisis
How does the Rule of St. Augustine apply to environmental crises, and other challenges addressed by Laudato Si'?
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