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Augustinian Prior General on the TODAY Show
On December 17, 2025, Father Joseph Farrell, O.S.A. one of Pope Leo XIV’s closest friends in Rome and newly-elected leader of the worldwide Augustinian Order, joined the TODAY Show hosts to discuss his relationship with the first-ever American pope and about Pope Leo's approach to the papacy.
What is Discernment?
The choices we make are a messy business. By Fr. Robert F. Dueweke, O.S.A. Originally published in the November 2025 edition of Cross Roads , the magazine of the Diocese of Lexington, KY. We come to the metaphorical fork in the road, and we must make a choice: go left or go right? Or stand still? Whatever choice we make, we will never know for sure if it was the right choice. What is certain is that our choices make us who we are. I found myself at a fork in the road when dec
Fr. Tom McCarthy on "The Inner Life" to Talk About Vocations
In November 2025, Augustinian Vocation Director Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A., joined "The Inner Life" radio host Patrick Conley for a discussion about Vocations on Relevant Radio. Listen to the show recording (embedded above) to listen to content about: What is a vocation? Why doesn't God make our vocation clear to us all the time? Fr. Tom's discernment story Overcoming obstacles when discerning religious life Helping parents encourage their children to discern their vocations
The Augustinian Restless Heart
“When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means...
From Math Major to Pope: The Augustinian Vocation Journey of Pope Leo XIV
Before he became Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost was a young man with a gift for mathematics and a longing to serve. That longing...
Augustinians Attend Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington, D.C.
The Augustinians attended the USCCB's Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in D.C. in January 2025
Discerning with a Spiritual Autobiography
Writing a spiritual autobiography can be a great tool for discernment. Learn about Fr. Jeremy's approach.
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
One Bread, One Body.
Fr. Sam Joutras provides a reflection on the Eucharist, and our oneness with Christ as Catholics.
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.
Six Men of Heart Make their First Profession of Vows
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.
A Path to Unity in a Divided World
How can we find peace in a world with so much conflict and division?
The Augustinians In Rome
The Augustinians have a wide presence in the eternal city. Learn about our presence in Rome and Vatican City here.
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