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Our Words. How Language Shapes our Character

On Day 8 we start examining St Augustine’s childhood. We discover that he retrospectively contemplates the idea of language and the effects of language on his spiritual development.

Haven't starte

Welcome to Day 7 of your journey in the desert with Fr. Max. Today we explore modern definitions and examples of the Restless Heart. Maybe some of these examples resonate with you? Do you sometimes find your happiness in material things?

If you're l

Tomorrow is Day 6 of 40 Days of Confessions with Father Max. This is a very special episode - a reward for all the hard work you've put into learning and contemplating your restless heart.

In this episode Father Max examines his Augustinian brother,

"Why after sixteen centuries do we are still agreeing with St. Augustine...do we nod our heads and silently answer 'yes, that it, I am restless.'" -Fr. Max Villeneuve O.S.A.

Join us on this Lenten journey into the desert with Fr. Max and S

Good morning desert pilgrims!

In this episode let's examine both the meaning and perhaps the relevance that the restless heart may hold for each of us today. This restless heart can work in all of us differently an in our own unique journeys to Chr

Those of you on the 40 Days of Confessions journey get a break for the first Sunday of Lent! Fr Max returns on Monday with Day 5.

So, as a special treat, Fr. Dominic Smith O.S.A. (Director of Media at Sanctifying Grace) provides us a truly Augustini

For those who find peace in the wee hours, Fr Max's Day 4 episode goes live on the Sanctifying Grace blog at 11:59PM PST. Just sign up for access to every day of 40 Days of Confessions with Fr Max O.S.A.

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