Theology for transitional times

Thinking with Augustine

Call to Prayer: Reflection on One Year into the Papacy of Pope Leo XIV

Colleen Mitchell on Pope Leo's call to prayer

Interview with Joe Kelley, Author of New Book on Augustinian Spirituality

Interview with Joe Kelly on communion, participation, and mission as the core of Augustinian Spirituality

Augustine, Contemplative Reading and the Humanities in the Age of AI

Rachel Smith on the value of the human person in education amid AI technology

Augustine, Machiavelli, and Political Rule

Colleen Mitchell considers how Augustine and Machiavelli approach political rule

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Machiavelli and the City of God

Brian Harding discusses the death of Augustine's city of God in Machiavellian thought


Augustine Around the Web

“Pope Leo: Son of Augustine, Father to the Church”

Veronica Ogle in Public Discourse:

"As an Augustinian scholar at an Augustinian university, I have been asked a lot recently how it feels to have an Augustinian Pope. Beyond being delighted that he has readily embraced the dictum that singing is praying twice, I am grateful that our new Holy Father seems eager to bring the insights of such a great theological mind to bear on his pontificate. Yet, what might it mean that Pope Leo thinks of himself as a son of Saint Augustine? Without presuming to know what the Holy Spirit had in mind in prompting his election, I would like to offer a few thoughts about how a pope steeped in the life and writings of Augustine might be a healing presence in our wounded world."


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

Merrimack College Job Opening: Director of First-Year Augustinian Program

Merrimack College seeks an mission-driven administrator and educator to serve as the Director of First Year Seminar (FYS). Housed within the Office of Mission and Ministry, this 12-month administrative role oversees the operational implementation of Merrimack’s foundational core requirement, FYS1947: Who Am I?. The Director ensures operational efficiency and a unified vision across dozens of course sections each semester. Additionally, this position bridges administrative leadership with classroom instruction, carrying a teaching load of 4 courses per academic year distributed evenly across semesters (2/2 course load), primarily focusing on the FYS curriculum and the humanities.

For more information about the position and where to apply visit the Merrimack College, see the job ad here.

Canadian Society of Patristic Studies Call for Papers

The 51th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Patristic Studies will take place from May 26-28, 2026, at St. Augustine's Seminary on the University of Toronto, Ontario. Registration information to follow in early 2026.

We invite papers on any theme relevant to the study of late antiquity, patristic studies, or the study of Christianity between the second and seventh centuries CE. Papers are presented in English or French. The time allotted for presentation is 20-25 minutes, with discussion to follow. The proposed title, an abstract of approximately 100 words, and an indication of audio-visual and accessibility requirements should be emailed to the dedicated conference email address (cspsacep2026@gmail.com) by 31 January, 2026. Please indicate in your email whether you plan to attend virtually or in person.

New City Press: Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale

New City Press Black Friday/Cyber Monday Promotion Details
This Black Friday/Cyber Monday New City Press is putting Saint Augustine books on sale. 20% discount on individual books and 30% discount on sets. 35% discount of the 47-volume set of the Works of St. Augustine. The sale runs now through December 3rd!
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