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Day 23: The Nature of God (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
Day 23: The Nature of God (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
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24 minutes
Released:
Oct 24, 2023
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Podcast episode
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St. Augustine considers the nature of God in Neoplatonic terms. Searching for a way to explain his reality, Augustine broadens his philosophical understanding of what God is. Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk discuss free will, the root and cause of evil, and our freedom to turn toward or away from God. Today's readings are Book 7, Chapters 1-4.
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Please note: The Confessions of St. Augustine contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics or text "CONFESSIONS" to 33-777.
Please note: The Confessions of St. Augustine contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Released:
Oct 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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