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Catholic Classics
Day 56: Creation of the Heavens (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
Nov 26, 2023
Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk discuss St. Augustine's reflections on the creation of the heavens, highlighting the purpose of God's creation for man. They explore the relationship between humanity and the environment, emphasizing the interconnectedness for human benefit and glorifying God through good deeds.
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- The heavens were created for man's benefit, not God's enjoyment.
- Creation exists to serve human needs in harmony, guiding humanity towards worship and heavenly life.
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Creation of the Firmament and Authority in Scripture
St. Augustine delves into the creation of the firmament in the Book of Genesis, likening it to the authority revealed in divine Scripture. He reflects on how mortal men, despite their mortality, transmitted this authority through the scriptures, symbolized as stretching over humanity like a skin. Augustine contemplates the heavens as the work of God's hands and emphasizes the purity and persuasiveness of the Scriptures, inviting confession and submission to God's will.
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