Number of articles: 5

28 August: Saint Augustine of Hippo

Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430) was born in Tagaste, in northern Africa. Called the “Doctor of Grace,” he is one of the greatest Christian thinkers in the history of the Church. His feast day is celebrated on August 28.

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"Charity, the Hidden Meaning of Scripture"

August 28 is the memorial of Saint Augustine, one of the greatest Fathers of the Church. "Without charity the rich man is poor, and with it the poor man is rich."

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The Miraculous Catch

A homily of Saint Augustine about the two miraculous catch of fish narrated in the Gospels.

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When Christ Passes By

An excerpt from a homily of Saint Augustine about the curing of the blind men at Jericho, in Saint Matthew's gospel.

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Under the Guidance of the Fathers of the Church

We are beginning a new section on Opus Dei’s web page, with the publication of a series of texts from the Fathers of the Church, to help us grow in our faith and prayer life.

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