Theology for transitional times

Thinking with Augustine

A Pause for Thought — Reflections on an Augustinian Pope

Fr. Allan Fitzgerald reflects on the selection of Pope Leo XIV

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Unquiet Souls: Augustinian Reception in Modernity

Eric Saak reviews the daunting legacy of Augustinian reception

Interview with Jonathan D. Teubner

Jonathan D. Teubner on his new book on solidarity, love, and the practices of charity

Creation through the Eyes of a Child (Conf. Book 13)

Colleen Mitchell on Augustine's encouragement to ask questions

Book Review: Thomas P. Harmon’s The Universal Way of Salvation in the Thought of Augustine.

Douglas Kries on Thomas P. Harmon's book on Augustine, Porphyry, and salvation


Augustine Around the Web


On the Way with Augustine

As part of our regular contributions to this blog, we invite authors from diverse disciplines and backgrounds to reflect on their journey with Augustine by responding to this question:

In what way has Augustine or someone he has provoked or inspired been a pivotal figure for you?

Between Belief and Understanding

Brian McCaffrey on becoming comfortable with ambiguity

Augustine, Love, and Hitting Home Runs

Michael Cameron on Augustine as spiritual preceptor

Give What You Were Given

Fr. Thomas Esposito on teaching and preaching Augustine

A Transformative Text

Kaley Carpenter on challenging conversations

Writing in Figures

Erika Kidd on philosophy as story

Companioning

William Desmond on Augustinian itineraries


Events and Announcements

New City Press Flash Sale on Augustine’s Sermons

New City Press is doing a flash sale (20% off) on all Augustine’s sermons! Happening now until May 19.
Find the sale here!

Augustine Masterclass | “Portraits of Grief: Augustine as Student of Loss”

Register now for the "Portraits of Grief: Augustine as a Student of Loss" Masterclass webinar, which will explore grief, memory, and spiritual transformation through the lens of The Confessions of Saint Augustine. This event is sponsored by the Augustinian Institute, Augustinian Heritage Institute, and New City Press.
  • Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  • Time: 1:00 PM EST (90 minutes)
  • Format: Introductory remarks, passage commentary, live Q&A
  • Panelists: James K. A. Smith, Paul Camacho, Colleen Mitchell, Allan Fitzgerald, O.S.A., James Wetzel, and Jessie Pagan

To learn more about the webinar and register, visit this link.

Focolare 30% Off Sale on The Works of Saint Augustine

Augustine Essentials
All available sets in The Works of Saint Augustine: A New Translation for the 21st Century series by New City Press are now 30% until April 20.
View the collection at Focolare Media.
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