Catholic Classics

Day 1: Who Is God? (The Confessions of St. Augustine)

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Oct 2, 2023

St. Augustine ponders God's existence and knowability. He introduces us to God through prayer and praise. Fr. Pine and Fr. Janczyk support his conclusion that we are made for God. The chapter explores faith, God's omnipresence, and the desire for salvation. It reflects on infancy, existence, desire, love, and knowing.

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INSIGHT

Opening with Inquiry

St. Augustine begins his Confessions by inquiring into God's nature.
He sets the stage for exploring his relationship with God through prayer and questions.

INSIGHT

Desire and Praise

Desire is the recognition of something good you lack, propelling you towards it.
St. Augustine believes our desire to praise God is natural, though influenced by sin.

ADVICE

Embrace the Journey

Don't feel pressured to grasp every nuance of St. Augustine's theological reflections immediately.
Embrace the journey of understanding God through both intellectual and emotional exploration.

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