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Saint Augustine’s sermon addresses a recurring human tendency: the belief that former times were better than the present. His reflection places suffering within the broader theological framework of punishment for sin and correction for salvation. Affliction is not simply random misfortune but part of the divine pedagogy by which believers are purified and trained in perseverance [ … ]
When our hearts are pure, our vision becomes clear. We are able to recognize God’s hand at work, His love in action, and His guidance in our lives. We see the beauty of His creation, the divine purpose in every circumstance, and the ways in which God is leading us on the path of righteousness [ … ]
Saint Augustine continues his interpretation of the prophet Ezekiel’s condemnation of negligent shepherds (Ezekiel 34). His focus now turns from ‘milk’ to ‘wool’, using these images to explore the dangers of pastors seeking their own comfort and honour rather than Christ’s glory and the good of the flock [ … ]
