What does St. Augustine say about life?

What is there about his life and work that still speaks to the Christian life today? ... But Augustine confessed that he became a Christian only when the Holy Spirit of God moved in his heart, and not before. ... Take that away and there would be nothing to speak of at all—no faith to confess and no life to live. read more

Augustine’s political and social views flow directly from his theology. The historical context is essential to understanding his purposes. Augustine, more than any other figure of late antiquity, stands at the intellectual intersection of Christianity, philosophy, and politics. read more

Though today many believe this was Augustine's definitive conclusion about sex, his thinking developed over his lifetime and was more complex than many imagine. Good marriage Augustine's views were shaped partly in reaction to his sexually active youth, partly against Platonist philosophy, and partly in response to various heresies he combated throughout his career as a bishop. read more