St. Augustine – watercress words by Dr Aletha

post revised May 28, 2024

1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.

2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.

3 For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother.

4 Then he taught me, and he said to me,

“Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.

5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.

6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.

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Proverbs 23 NIV

22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

23 Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well.

24 The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.

25 May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful!

from Proverbs 5 NIV

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Who was St. Augustine?

St Augustine of Hippo ( from Numida, North Africa) is the most important convert to Christianity, next to St. Paul.

His mother Monica was a devout Christian while his father was a pagan. Monica raised Augustine as a Christian but he did not readily accept Christian belief or baptism.

He was educated in philosophy and rhetoric at Carthage and taught in Rome. There he converted to Christianity, was baptized, and eventually became a priest and bishop.

Augustine wrote prolifically, much of which we still have available today, including Confessions and The City of God. (these are affiliate links)

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