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Day 5: Divine Providence (The Confessions of St. Augustine)

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The Descent into Lust and the Importance of Penitence

St. Augustine recounts his experiences and emotions during his sixteenth year, including his father's joy in his youthful energy and his mother's concerns about his immoral desires. He reflects on his obliviousness to his mother's teachings and his shameless behavior, while emphasizing the importance of penitence.

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