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I welcome you on this special day for us Augustinians when we remember our sister St. Rita who is so popular amongst our many friends and devotees. One aspect which makes St. Rita such a popular saint is the fact that she was a woman who experienced different roles in her life and thus was close to both happiness and challenges which these bring with them. In her youth she …

Saint Rita, a woman who lived happiness and challenges during her life Read More »

The 22nd of May is a day which is very dear to the Augustinian family and to devotees of St. Rita, the Saint of the impossible. On that day throughout the world, especially in the small Umbrian village of Cascia, so many people fill up Augustinian churches so as to give praise to God and to seek the Saint’s intercession. She is a Saint who,  throughout her lifetime, experienced so many …

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Right now, our healthcare workers are on the frontline of battling the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19 that’s spreading rapidly throughout the world. They are putting themselves in the path of this virus in this unprecedented crisis. Being unable to physically meet on a weekly basis, as is usually done on a normal routine, the Augustinian Youths have teamed up together to show their support and encouragement towards healthcare workers during …

Augustinian Youths express their gratitude for the workers of the Old People’s Homes with a video Read More »

The Lord Called us and… We answered We came together We share his love We serve the Church We follow St. Augustine   Discover who you are… Discover who we are    

What does God want from me? What is His wish regarding my life? What is His call for me? Where can I find true happiness in this world? These are difficult questions that could create fear in us but at the same time we are invited to have faith in God who is our Father and promised to accompany us throughout our life on this earth. His promise overcomes all …

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Many times, when we talk about religious or sacerdotal vocations, or hear what is said about these, what comes quickly to mind and we visualise are two youths involved in some Church activity, or two altar boys who appear to be sensible, and perhaps we just leave it there! These words do not apply to us! If only this was a fact!  And if we reflect more deeply, other questions …

Between God and the call……there is an involvement on my and your part! Read More »

Dear youths, My name is Augustine. Although I lived a long time ago, I am still alive through all that I wrote and left behind me.  I would like, by means of this short letter, to have a brief encounter with you telling you about my experience of life, my trials, reflections and how much the God of surprises was continuously present notwithstanding the various doubts and difficulties which I …

Saint Augustine writes a letter to the youths Read More »

A Moment of Prayer The Feast of The Conversion of St. Augustine April 24, 2020       Song    Sign of the Cross   + In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. R/. Amen    Introduction   The Conversion of Saint Augustine: unconditional openness to the Lord – radical change: total trust and availability – Infinite love of God opens us up …

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