Catholic Classics Day 2: The Role of Original Sin (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
Oct 3, 2023
The podcast explores St. Augustine's reflection on his relationships during his infancy and boyhood, and the role of Original Sin in our lives. It discusses the challenges of navigating life with Original Sin, the importance of memory and reflection, and parallels between parental and divine guidance.
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Original Sin's Early Influence
- Original sin affects us from infancy, not just from the age of reason.
- Augustine's observations on childhood highlight the inherent brokenness humans experience.
Speech and the Divine
- Augustine connects learning to speak with communicating with God.
- God, being a revealer, desires communication with us through prayer and speech.
Memory's Role
- Memory is crucial for language development, as Augustine highlights.
- It's also key for cultivating sacred memory and reflecting on our relationship with God.