The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
Saint AugustineRead
Order your soul; reduce your wants; live in charity; associate in Christian community; obey the laws; trust in Providence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Saint Augustine encourages a life of simplicity, charity, and community while trusting in a higher power.
This quote by Saint Augustine emphasizes the importance of inner order and simplicity as foundational to a fulfilling life. By advocating for reducing one's desires and living in harmony with Christian values, Augustine promotes a way of life that prioritizes community support, obedience to moral laws, and reliance on divine providence, suggesting that true contentment comes from spiritual rather than material fulfillment.
Themes
SoulCharityCommunityProvidenceSimplicity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, one might say, 'As Saint Augustine said, let us order our souls and live in charity.'
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Who can map out the various forces at play in one soul? Man is a great depth, O Lord. The hairs of his head are easier by far to count than his feeling, the movements of his heart.
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