This short monograph on the pastoral practice of St. Augustine serves at least two purposes. First, it is a short and concise introduction to Augustine's life and thought. Second, it can serve as a text for the teaching of the pastoral ministry. Pellegrino lets Augustine do much of the talking for himself, which is most welcome. Impressive is Augustine's emphasis on ministry as service of the people of God by means of God's Word and God's mysteries. This monograph should be required reading for all pastors - Catholic and Evangelical alike.

The True Priest: The Priesthood As Preached and Practiced by Saint Augustine

Pellegrino, Michele

Rotelle, John E.

Religion & Spirituality

Augustinian Pr

<p>In the first part, as the biographer had not intended to repeat anything which Augustine had spoken in his Confessions, he takes few words to run through events prior to the conversion, hardly mentioning the traditional themes of native land, family, and education. There follows a brief account of the life led by Augustine as a layman in the community of friends which formed around him. We are told how he was ordained, of his activities, his establishment of a monastery, his preaching ministry, and his struggles against the heretics. The second part is devoted to four heresies: Donatism, Arianism, Pelagainism, and Manicheanism. The third part tells of the spirit in which Augustine awaited death.</p>

The Life of Saint Augustine (The Augustinian Series)

History

Possidius

Ancient Civilizations

Spiritual Journey: Augustine's Reflections on the Christian Life

A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY is set in an agrarian environment where Shawn, an awkward 12 year old learns by example through his God focused grandparents. Numerous varied events unfold so that Shawn learns and prospers, outgrowing his immaturity to become a reflective, inner spirited man. The text reveals both a simplistic and much more reflective search for Biblical universal truths. Throughout passages from the Bible are quoted.   This unique allegory reaches out to all ages and religious sects. It teaches spiritual growth, personal power, and the right to love everyone unconditionally. The reader is encouraged to focus upon connectedness with God, the earth, self, the universe. Revealed are ways through problem solving to achieve practical, personal, inspirational, and spiritual growth. Also included is a helpful glossary. The text is lavishly illustrated in color.

Christian Books & Bibles

Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo

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