Saint Augustine

Saint Augustine

Christian theologian.

A Christian theologian and philosopher whose writings have had a profound influence on Western Christianity and philosophy. His works, particularly his "Confessions" and "The City of God," address themes such as grace, free will, and the nature of God. His spiritual journey from a life of excess to one of deep faith and devotion serves as an inspiring example of personal transformation, shaping Christian thought for centuries.

Saint Augustine Quotes about Grace

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  • What grace is meant to do is to help good people, not to escape their sufferings, but to bear them with a stout heart, with a fortitude that finds its strength in faith.
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  • It is not that we keep His commandments first and that then He loves but that He loves us and then we keep His commandments. This is that grace which is revealed to the humble but hidden from the proud.
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  • Oh, God, to know you is life. To serve You is freedom. To praise you is the soul's joy and delight. Guard me with the power of Your grace here and in all places. Now and at all times, forever. Amen.
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