Basic Christianity: The Confessions of Saint Augustine

Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Saint Matthew

Saint Matthew

We thank thee, heavenly Father, for the witness of thine apostle and evangelist Matthew to the Gospel of thy Son our Savior; and we pray that, after his example, we may with ready wills and hearts obey the calling of our Lord to follow him; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
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Saint Augustine (AD 354-430) is the most influential theologian of the early Church, and the Confessions is his classic spiritual autobiography of his life up to his baptism at age 33. Over five weeks, Father Austin will give us guided talks to the first nine “books” of the Confessions, paying special attention foundational Christians teaching. This course would be appropriate for any newcomer to the faith, but also for those who may have been Christians for decades and yet never have read the Confessions. Father Austin also welcomes those who wish to read the Confessions again.

The translation by Henry Chadwick is recommended (Oxford World Class series).

Schedule:

September 7     Book I
September 14   Books II & III
September 21   Books IV & IV
September 28   Books VI & VII
October 5         Books VIII & IX

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