On Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August we celebrate the feasts of St. Monica and St. Augustine. For both these occasions the members of the Commission for Lay Augustinians wish to send their best wishes to all laity connected in any way with the Augustinians.

We are living difficult times ……. of uncertainty for everybody and also fear and suffering for some more than others. St. Augustine said: “people say: ‘we are passing through bad times, through difficult times’. However, let us live properly and times will change for the better. We are the times: these are in line with our demeanour”.

Even during these times, we need to examine how we can lead better lives by taking care of one another; observing the directives issued by the health authorities; showing solidarity between ourselves; treasuring all that is dear to us and, above all, having faith in God’s mercy.

Notwithstanding the health restrictions, we members of the Commission are going to do our level best so that, through alternative means such as the social media, we will maintain contact with all of you so that we will continue to form part of one family – the Augustinian family.