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Mass on Mt. Baldy: 21 Days in the Wyoming Wilderness

My socks are wet; my feet are dry; the weakness of my flesh supply – Catherine Alva, WCC Class of 2028 Fr. Jack Tierney OSA served as...

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

The Solemn Profession of Br. David Relstab, O.S.A.

Watch and Read about Br. David Relstab's Solemn Profession to the Augustinian Order

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...

Six Men of Heart Make their First Profession of Vows

How I Became the First Sri Lankan Augustinian in 500 Years

By Fr. John Arulthas, O.S.A. Each Augustinian has his unique path to the Order. My path of discernment took me from Sri Lanka, to the...

"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.

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.

How I Came To Live With The Augustinians

John Greene's vocation led him to a year of service and prayer at Cascia Hall, our college preparatory school in Tulsa, Oklahoma.