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 Past

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  • Trials and tribulations offer us a chance to make reparation for our past faults and sins. On such occasions the Lord comes to us like a physician to heal the wounds left by our sins. Tribulation is the divine medicine.
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  • We count on God's mercy for our past mistakes, on God's love for our present needs, on God's sovereignty for our future.
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  • If the future and the past really exist, where are they?
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  • There is no saint without a past, no sinner without a future.
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  • Trust the past to the mercy of God, the present to His love, and the future to His providence.
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