Understanding the Meaning of the Postures of Ordination: Kneeling, Prostration, Laying on of Hands
Curious about the Catholic Priesthood Ordination process and postures? Learn more about the importance behind how we sit, stand, and lay.
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Upcoming Discernment Weekends with the Augustinians
What Is the Difference Between Priests and Brothers?
What is the difference between Augustinian Priests and Brothers? The question that everyone asks about becoming an Augustinian...
Why do Augustinians take temporary vows?
Becoming an Augustinian takes several years of prayer and discernment. Are you interested in learning about what it takes to join our order?
Woodworking is Prayer for Br. David
Augustinians are diverse, interesting, and interested in many things. For Br. David, woodworking is a way of prayer.
Do friars really vow OBEDIENCE to someone?
Do friars really vow "obedience" to someone? Well, yes, actually - to many people, and to God. Learn more about our religious vows.
So you've finished reading St. Augustine's Confessions...
Restless for some reading recommendations now that you've finished St. Augustine's Confessions? We've got options.
Who Are the Augustinian Nuns?
Like the Augustinian friars, Augustinian nuns also follow the Rule of Augustine. Click to learn which Augustinian nuns have been canonized.
Why Did We Join? Meet the Augustinian Men of Heart
Men join the Augustinian order for a myriad of reasons. Learn how some Men of Heart made their way to the Augustinian Order.
"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!
Augustinians: United in Charity
If you are feeling the vocation to join the Augustinians and considering discernment, watch this video commissioned by out General Curia.
Our 2019 Augustinian Formation Gathering
The Federation of Augustinians of North America (FANA) held their annual āFormation Gatheringā at Villanova University.
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.
Never Alone
Read Friar Joe Narog's interpretation of Jesus' promise in the Gospel of Matthew (Mt 28:20b), and how it helped him in his most trying times
Why I Want To Be a Priest Despite the Crisis
Br. Jack Tierney, O.S.A. details why he is pursuing the Catholic Priesthood despite the ongoing clerical abuse crisis.
Is the Profession of Vows a Sacrament?
Contrary to popular belief, the solemn profession of vows is not a sacrament! You can read the full Augustinian profession of vows here!
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
Photos: Our December Ordinations and Profession
In one weekend, on two separate coasts, the Augustinians of North America ordained a priest and a deacon and received the solemn profession.
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.
TWO NEW Video Portraits
Our Augustinian Formation House in Chicago attracts people from all over the country. We would like to introduce you to two of them!
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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