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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...

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.

Finding Hope in the God Who Cares

Saint Monica famously led Augustine back to Christianity after he left the faith. Read about their story and relationship here.

How I Came To Live With The Augustinians

John Greene's vocation led him to a year of service and prayer at Cascia Hall, our college preparatory school in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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.

Watch: The Solemn Profession (and Open Mic Night) of Br. Michael Riggs

Watch the Solemn Profession of Br. Michael Riggs - and join the crowd at a local Open Mic Night as he shares his musical talents.

The Saint Who Converted Saint Augustine

Without Saint Ambrose, there would be no Saint Augustine. Click to learn about how Saint Augustine became a Catholic Priest.