8. The Confessions of St. Augustine: Influences of his Mother, Mentor, Mistress, and Friend скачать в хорошем качестве

8. The Confessions of St. Augustine: Influences of his Mother, Mentor, Mistress, and Friend

Dr. Paul Thigpen focuses on Saint Augustine's reflections on influential figures in his spiritual journey. The episode begins with Augustine's mother, Saint Monica, whose unwavering faith and prayers played a crucial role in his conversion. The narrative also touches on Augustine's observations of local Christian customs, the influence of Bishop Ambrose, and the impact of Augustine's friend Olympias, who struggled with vices. The episode concludes with Augustine's reflections on marriage, separation, and the beginning of his deeper exploration of understanding God and the problem of evil. Episode eight covers Book VI, chapters 1-16. LEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE COM25 FOR 25% OFF: • Confessions of St. Augustine of Hippo by Anthony Esolen (https://bit.ly/3GX9HdF) • The Roots of Western Civilization by Anthony Esolen (https://bit.ly/41Avi57) • Saint Monica: Model of Christian Mothers by F.A. Forbes (https://bit.ly/3NEkQDW) • A Year with the Church Fathers by Mike Aquilina (https://bit.ly/3RDbvxa) • TAN Classics Set (https://bit.ly/47OHCjV) The Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you’ll learn how to read and understand history’s greatest Catholic works, from today’s greatest Catholic scholars. In every series of The Commentaries, your expert host will be your personal guide to not just read the book, but to live the book, shining the light of its eternal truths into the darkness of our modern trials and tribulations. To download your FREE Classic Companion PDF and for updates about new seasons, expert scholars, and exclusive deals for The Commentaries listeners, sign up at TANcommentaries.com And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at https://TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code COM25 for 25% off your next order.