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The Feast of the Conversion of Saint Augustine

The Augustinian Order celebrates the Conversion of our Holy Father St. Augustine on April 24th each year. Learn about his restless journey.

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Augustinians Ordain Two Priests in California!

On December 14, Sarfraz Alam, O.S.A. and Adnan Ghani, O.S.A. were ordained at 10:30am at St. Patrick’s Church in San Diego, CA.

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"I was never hit over the head by God": The Vocation Story of Fr. Max

We made this video profiling our newly ordained Fr. Maxime Villeneuve, O.S.A. If you're feeling a vocation, click to learn here!

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Homilies from the General Chapter in Rome

The foundation of the fellowship enjoyed at the General Chapter in Rome is our sharing of daily mass together. Read some homilies here.

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The Augustinian Charism of Community

If you are considering discernment with the Augustinians, we suggest reading this article written by Fr. Elizandro Contreras on conversion.

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Never Alone

Read Friar Joe Narog's interpretation of Jesus' promise in the Gospel of Matthew, and how it helped him in his most trying times.

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Video: A Lifetime Commitment to the Augustinians

Brother Jack Tierney made his solemn profession of vows to the Augustinian Order this past week. Click to hear his perspective on being a Br

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Video: Meet Br. Joe and Br. Sam

In 2016 the Augustinian Order saw our largest group of men professing their vows in decades. Check out two of those mens video portraits.

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Why We Call Ourselves "Active Contemplatives"

Those in the Augustinian Order are called "active contemplatives". This moniker describes our active relationship with God.

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Historia de una vocación: Elizandro Contreras, O.S.A. (w/ English subtitles)

Los Agustinos tenemos el privilegio de presentar nuestro primer testimonio vocacional en español.

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How Do We Teach Saint Augustine in the Classroom

Saint Augustine plumbs to depths of thought that many young people have never experienced. How can we help students understand Augustine?

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The Feast of The Conversion of St. Augustine

During the Easter Vigil, on the night between April 24 and 25, 387, Augustine was baptized by Bishop Ambrose in the Cathedral of Milan.

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Easter Season Reflections from Saint Augustine

Sermon on the Easter Vigil, and the Light of the World: If one should inquire about the reason why we keep such a vigil, the answer is...

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"It's an Unusual Vocation": The Discernment of Br. Sam

Br Sam Joutras had a very unusual path to the Augustinian Order. Learn more about his discernment and decision to become an Augustinian here

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Video: The Novitiate Year, While Baking Augustinian Bread

Learn more about the Augustinian Faith Formation process through a first-hand account from Br. Dan Madden, OSA.

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Confessions App Offers New Look at St. Augustine

Take Augustine's Confessions on the go with the new Confessions App! This app includes all 13 books of the Boulding translation.

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Video: Ordination of Fr. Aldo Potencio, OSA

We recently Ordained Fr. Aldo Potencio, OSA. Watch what he has to say about community life and the Order here.

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Video: Path to Professions

Watch a recap of our recent Mass of Profession. What leads a man to the Augustinians of all Orders? Hear from the Novices.

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St. Augustine and the Pear Tree: A Lasting Story

Of the many Augustinian stories, the Pear Tree story may have the most continued resonance. How is this story still be valuable to Catholics

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