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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!


Restless Until We Rest in God
Why do we feel as if we never have enough? Augustine invites us to examine what we are really searching for.


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.


Conversion of St. Augustine
Augustine was baptized on April 24th, 386. Click to read more about his conversion, and the path he had taken to find God.


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...


Divine Restlessness & Mobile Technology
Can checking your phone lead to God? Maybe! If Augustine were living in the modern era, he may have loved his phone!


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.


The Augustinian Commitment to Addressing the Environmental Crisis
How does the Rule of St. Augustine apply to environmental crises, and other challenges addressed by Laudato Si'?


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.


Purity of Heart according to Augustine
Purity of heart is a large part of Catholic faith. Learn about purity of heart in Augustine's De Trinitate from Fr. Carlos Medina, O.S.A.


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.


A Year at the Shrine of St. Rita
Augustinian's daily ministry can vary widely between each friar. Read about Br. Michael Riggs, and his ministry at the Shrine of St. Rita!


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.


Video: "We are laying down our lives" - The Solemn Professions of 2021
Hear firsthand accounts from 3 Men of Heart on their discernment process.


Br. David Addresses High School Students for Vocation Awareness Week
Confused on what exactly a Vocation is? Read Br. David's explanation here.


Who was St. Augustine's Mother?
St. Monica was a woman of incredible faith and heart. Learn about the mother of St. Augustine and why she is a Hero of our Faith.


"How I found the Augustinians" by Br. David Relstab, O.S.A.
David Relstab's first ran into the Augustinians when he was in 7th grade, where he met Fr. Tom McCarthy, now the Midwest Vocation Director.


"Ask and You Will Receive": Lenten Reflection by Fr. Jeremy Hiers
Who do we rely on for help in our time of need? This Gospel asks us to place our trust in God and to trust him Unconditionally.


VIDEO: Talk on St. Joseph by Midwest Vocations Director Fr. Tom McCarthy
Want some free Augustinian wisdom? Listen to midwest Vocation Director Fr. Tom McCarthy give a talk in celebration of the Year of St. Joseph
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