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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...


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


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


World Day of Prayer for Vocations and Religious Brothers Day
April 31st is World Day of Prayer for Religious Vocations, and May 1st is Religious Brothers Day. Celebrate with us!


Five Paths of Encounter for Evangelization
What is evangelization, who is called to be part of it, and what wisdom does Saint Augustine offer us? Read here to learn more.


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.


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.


Learn more about Br. Manny as he awaits his Ordination to the Priesthood
If you're discerning a Vocation, read this short interview of Br. Emmanuel Issac on what led him to be an Augustinian.


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.


Video: The Path to Ordination of Fr. Jeff and Fr. Joe
Discerning? Fr. Jeff Raths, O.S.A., and Fr. Joe Roccasalva, O.S.A. detail their spiritual journeys and how they ended up as Augustinians.


Celebrating Religious Brothers Day, May 1
Please watch and listen as friars from each of our three Provinces share what it means to them to be an Augustinian Brother.
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