August 29, 2020 — Augustinian eNews

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Augustinian eNews Feast Days of Saints Monica and Augustine These past two days, August 27 and 28, we celebrated the memory of Saints Monica and Augustine, mother and son, who assisted one another along the path to holiness of life. Monica was certainly more intentional in doing so. Though long desiring Augustine's professional and material success, she nonetheless prayed, argued, and wept for his spiritual well-being. "She was twice a mother to me," Augustine wrote, " she brought me to birth, both in her flesh, so that I was born into this temporal light, and in her heart, that I might be born into eternal light." Augustine's contribution to Monica's growth in faith and love, on the other hand, was more indirect, precisely due to his stubbornness and waywardness, which made Monica pray all the more and place all her trust in God's grace, her own influence on her son being insufficient to bring him to the Lord. Learn more about Saint Monica and Saint Augustine in the book Hearts on Fire by Fr. Michael Di Gregorio, O.S.A. Click Here to Order An Introduction to the Confessions of Saint Augustine  Book IV in Spanish Fr. Arthur Purcaro, O.S.A., presents An Introduction to the Confessions of Saint Augustine Book IV in Spanish. Access Spanish | Access English 17th Annual Cascia Classic “Cascia Classic is a special day where we get to celebrate important things like family, faith and friends. Our golf outing was a little different this year — masks, social distancing, elbow bumps instead of hugs, but we managed to have a great day, and as usual Saint Rita and Fr. Bill Atkinson, O.S.A. provided beautiful weather. Not everyone was able to join us this year, but you were with us in spirit.” -Fr. Rob Hagan, O.S.A. The Cascia Classic Committee and the Province’s Office of Advancement would like to thank all who participated in last Friday’s 17th Annual Cascia Classic Golf Tournament. Together, you helped to raise over $70,000 for Augustinian ministries! Save the date for next year’s tournament: August 20, 2021. View photos from this year’s Cascia Classic here. If you were unable to join us, it’s not too late to make a donation here. AUGUST 29 THE PASSION OF JOHN THE BAPTIST “My God, let me be thankful as I remember and acknowledge all your mercies. Let my whole self be steeped in love of you and all my being cry Lord, there is none like you! You have broken the chains that bound me; I will sacrifice in your honor." -Confessions 8,1 Connect Daily with Augustine Follow the latest news and information about the Augustinians of The Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova. NewsHub ‌ ‌ ‌ Please email Cher Rago, Director of Communications, at cher.rago@augustinian.org with any questions, comments or content ideas. Thank you! Be the Difference, Donate Today ‌

August 15, 2020 — Augustinian eNews

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Augustinian eNews Groundbreaking of St. Rita Place and the Cascia Center On August 10th, 2020, the groundbreaking of St. Rita Place and the Cascia Center took place. The Cascia Center was envisioned by Fr. Michael Di Gregorio, O.S.A., current Prior Provincial of the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova, and former Director of the National Shrine of Saint Rita (1992-2007) as well as pastor of the then parish (1995-2007). The Center was a development of the effort begun in 1989 to expand the ministry and outreach of the Shrine in areas consistent with the charism and spirituality of Saint Rita.  Photos and Video of the Event Green Phase Memorial Masses Click here for schedule Province Gratitude Report  and Honor Roll of Donors The Augustinian Friars extend their deepest gratitude to the nearly 1,800 donors who generously provided support for our way of life and our ministries. Our 2019-20 Gratitude Report and Honor Roll of Donors are now available to view on our website. Thank you for your kindness! View this year's reports New Webinar Series "Racism and The Church" is sponsored by the Center for Church Management at Villanova University. This webinar series begins on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 11:00 am and continues on the following two Fridays. The speakers will review past and present instances of racism in the church and society and share lessons and strategies to equip church leaders and their congregations to address racism more effectively. If you are unable to participate on the designated days/times of the presentations, they will be recorded for later viewing. Details and Registration! Sign Up for Our Digital Magazine Receive the AUGUSTINIAN Magazine digitally! Visit our website to choose how you would like to receive your next edition. Sign up! Fr. Arthur Purcaro, O.S.A., presents An Introduction to the Confessions of Saint Augustine Book II in Spanish. Access Spanish | Access English AUGUST 15 THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY “No one more than myself would love the sure and tranquil quiet of contemplation. There is nothing better, nothing sweeter, than searching around in the divine treasury far from the noise of the world. It is such a sweet and good thing.” -Sermon 339, 4 Connect Daily with Augustine Follow the latest news and information about the Augustinians of The Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova. NewsHub ‌ ‌ ‌ Please email Cher Rago, Director of Communications, at cher.rago@augustinian.org with any questions, comments or content ideas. Thank you! Be the Difference, Donate Today ‌

August 1, 2020 — Augustinian eNews

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Augustinian eNews The Priesthood Ordination of Fr. Jack Tierney, O.S.A. Congratulations to Augustinian Friar, Jack B. Tierney on his long anticipated ordination to the Order of Presbyter. Fr. Jack was ordained on July 25th (the feast of St. James the Apostle) by Bishop George J. Rassas at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago, Illinois. The Villanova Province rejoices in the ordination of our brother, Jack Tierney, who is a member of the Midwest Province and who did his pre-novitiate formation at the then inter-provincial formation house, Bellesini Friary, in Ardmore. He also spent his pastoral year at our parish of St. Nicholas of Tolentine in the Bronx. May his ministry be fruitful and joy-filled!   Photos and Video Here! Groundbreaking Celebration of Saint Rita Place and the Cascia Center Details Here! ADROP Unity Clinic Reopens The ADROP Unity Clinic has officially reopened! Through a mixture of in-person and telehealth services, patients were able to visit the Unity Clinic for the first time in months. Utilizing many safety precautions and new technology, we continue to provide much needed services to our community. Learn More Here! An Introduction to the Confessions of Saint Augustine - In Spanish! Join Fr. Arthur Purcaro, O.S.A. each week through a video meditation on each of the 13 books of St Augustine’s master work: The Confessions .  Te invitamos a acompañar a Agustín en su viaje de retorno "a casa" por medio de una reflexión personal y comunitaria sobre tu propio viaje, acercándote a Dios, a ti mismo, a los demás y a la magnífica manifestación de nuestro Dios amoroso en la naturaleza. Presentada por Fray Art Purcaro, O.S.A. Watch Here | Ver Aquí “I am Ready.” by Br. Dan Madden, O.S.A. “What happens over the course of formation—personal and relational growth— needs time, and therefore resources. I am grateful for my different formators and for the many growth-filled experiences formation has provided. Formation has shaped me into the Augustinian I am today. It has laid the foundation for a life of saying, “yes, I am ready,” even when I may find myself in uncomfortable and challenging situations. There is great peace in knowing that. Thank you for your prayers and for supporting me along this journey. It has made all the difference!” Click  here  to  read more about Br. Dan’s story as he prepares for his ordination to the priesthood on October 10, 2020. AUGUST 1 SAINT ALPHONSUS LIGUORI “Whatever points are made by God’s holy scriptures, this is their ultimate point, to help us purge that inner faculty of ours from that thing that prevents us from beholding God.” -Sermon 88, 5 Connect Daily with Augustine Follow the latest news and information about the Augustinians of The Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova. NewsHub Sign Up for the Digital AUGUSTINIAN Magazine ‌ ‌ ‌  Please email Cher Rago, Director of Communications, at cher.rago@augustinian.org with any questions, comments or content ideas. Thank you! Be the Difference, Donate Today ‌

July 18, 2020 — Augustinian eNews

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Augustinian eNews Fr. Peter Donohue, O.S.A., Villanova University President Announces an Action Plan to Improve Racial Equity in our Community "These are important actions that need to be taken at Villanova. This University was built on the premise of inclusivity, and I believe it is critically important, maybe now more than ever, that we remain true to this foundation. Villanova must be a place where all feel welcomed, included and valued. There is work to be done, and I am grateful to Dr. Nance and the Task Force for moving forward with this mission-critical responsibility." - Fr. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A. , University President Read More Sign Up for Our Digital Magazine Receive the AUGUSTINIAN Magazine digitally! Visit our website to choose how you would like to receive your next edition. Sign up! The Shrine's Modified Green Schedule The Shrine now has a Modified Green Phase schedule. Help spread the word and share this exciting update! Saint Rita, pray for us! View Schedule Here! ADROP Offers Virtual ESL Classes While it is not possible to meet in person, A.D.R.O.P. was delighted to begin offering virtual classes in English as a second language. Joan Aspan, an Ignatian Volunteer Corp member, plans and teaches each class using Google Meet. While the transition to online classes has not been easy, the students and Joan alike have worked hard to support one another and provide the space for a positive, communal experience. Work of Late Fr. Richard Cannuli, O.S.A., Featured in Villanova Magazine Villanova University’s most recent magazine pays tribute to the work of the late Fr. Richard Cannuli, O.S.A. , in the article Heartful Life : “Augustinian friars enrich the Villanova community as our leaders, professors, campus ministers, chaplains and mentors, bringing to vivid life our shared values of Unitas, Veritas, Caritas. Recently, our community mourned the loss of a friar whose special talents made our campus, and our world, more beautiful…” Read More 58th Baccalaureate Mass Celebrating Saint Augustine Prep’s Class of 2020 July 8th, the 58th Baccalaureate Mass celebrating Saint Augustine Prep’s Class of 2020, was celebrated by Head of School, Fr. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A. Joining him were Fr. Francis X. Devlin, O.S.A. , Fr. Joseph Girone, O.S.A. , and Fr. Bryan Kerns, O.S.A. , members of the Allegrini Monastery which is named for Fr. Angelo Allegrini, O.S.A. , who founded Saint Augustine Prep in 1959.  Watch Here! Augustinian Volunteer Pivots During the Pandemic Click  here to see what it means to be an Augustinian Volunteer during the pandemic. Volunteer James Wroblewski describes his experience as allowing him to witness the Augustinian Volunteer tenant of “seeking justice through faith in action.” None of this would have been possible were if not for your generosity. July 18 SAINT FREDERICK "O Lord, hear me and turn your face to me. See me and pity me and heal me. In your eyes I have become an enigma to myself, and that is my infirmity." -Confessions 10, 33 Connect Daily with Augustine Follow the latest news and information about the Augustinians of The Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova. NewsHub ‌ ‌ ‌  Please email Cher Rago, Director of Communications, at cher.rago@augustinian.org with any questions, comments or content ideas. Thank you! Be the Difference, Donate Today ‌

July 4, 2020 — Augustinian eNews

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Augustinian eNews A Message from the Prior Provincial Click  here  to view a video message from Prior Provincial Michael Di Gregorio, O.S.A. for a Province update and a special message to our friends and benefactors. Online summer program for high school students to study the 'Confessions' From CatholicPhilly.com article, ‘Teens invited to summer study program, now online’: “Young men in their junior and senior year of high school are invited to study St. Augustine’s “Confessions” in a virtual reading group with the 2020 Philadelphia Catholic Scholars Program.  The group will meet online daily July 13-17 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. to discuss the work of the fourth century North African bishop and doctor of the church, ask questions and join one another in prayer.  Keep Reading New Banners at the Shrine On June 24th beautiful new banners were installed on Broad Street! Six new banners were donated and are a great extension of the Shrine and our ministry in Philadelphia.  Saint Rita, pray for us! Watch Video A Message from Lacie Michaelson, Executive Director of A.D.R.O.P "Confusion, fear, and anxiety were major elements of the past year, especially this past Spring. While A.D.R.O.P. faced significant challenges and road blocks, we also find ourselves energized and motivated to adjust to this “new normal.” English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are now taught online, the Unity Clinic will soon reopen using telehealth options, and Adeodatus and Mary Mother of Captive meetings are now convened via zoom. While this past year was unlike any other, we’re pleased to continue our mission of building bridges between those who have skills and services and those in need. Thank you so much for all of your prayers and financial support, we depend on you, our community, and we’re so grateful." Read Annual Report Augustinian Volunteers Take Part in End of Year Retreat While this year was anything but ordinary, the 20th class of Augustinian Volunteers completed their year of service with a retreat that took place from June 23rd- June 25th. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the retreat was moved to a virtual format. Volunteers were still able to share meaningfully about their experiences of service and reflect on their experiences of community. Despite the challenges of the adaptations brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, the volunteers never lost their sense of humor! Learn More July 4 BLESSED PIER GIORGIO FRASSATI " The love of truth seeks out holy leisure, while the compelling force of love takes on necessary activity. " -City of God 19, 19 Connect Daily with Augustine Follow the latest news and information about the Augustinians of The Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova. NewsHub ‌ ‌ ‌  Please email Cher Rago, Director of Communications, at cher.rago@augustinian.org with any questions, comments or content ideas. Thank you! Be the Difference, Donate Today ‌

June 20, 2020 — Augustinian eNews

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Augustinian eNews Brother Atsushi Returns to Japan Following five years of initial formation here in the United States, Brother Atsushi Kuwahara, O.S.A., returned this week to his native Japan to complete his studies leading to Solemn Profession and ordination to the priesthood. Brother Atsushi is one of nine Japanese friars who, with one American and two Filipino friars, form the Vicariate of the Augustinian Martyrs of Japan, within the wider Villanova Province. In Japan the friars minister in four parishes: in Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Nagoya and Tokyo. We wish Brother Atsushi well and thank him for his contribution to our common life here during his stay. Book XII Fr. Arthur Purcaro, O.S.A., invites  you to take up Book XII of the  Confessions  of Saint Augustine, where Augustine encourages us to think about God the Son. Watch Here The Shrine Reopens During the Yellow Phase From CatholicPhilly.com article, ‘ Area shrines slowly reopen as COVID restrictions ease’: “With COVID-19 restrictions gradually lifting, many area shrines are beginning to once again welcome visitors – but devotions will look a little different for now. As with archdiocesan parish liturgies, face masks, social distancing and sanitation are required for shrine pilgrims, who are advised to stay home if they are experiencing any possible coronavirus symptoms..." Keep Reading Become an Immigrant Advocate A.D.R.O.P., through support by the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, is offering scholarships for students to enroll in VIISTA, Villanova University’s new 100% online certificate program to train immigrant advocates for justice.  Learn More Summer  Insights  is here!   The Augustinian Volunteers are trying something new! In order to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the AVs have taken the Summer 2020 Newsletter digital! In this issue, learn more about how volunteers are honoring their commitment to service, spirituality and community in these challenging times. Access Here Thank You From the Augustinian Fund Thank you to the over 2,000 donors who made a contribution to the Augustinian Fund in fiscal year 2019-20. Your kindness impacts the friars’ lives, their ministries and those whom they serve. You are the difference that allows us to advance our mission to serve the Church and God’s people. We depend on your generosity for our livelihood and our work, and for this we are incredibly grateful. Augustinian Fund June 20 SAINT HECTOR " Just from the fact that you try to avoid evil, you improve yourself, and you begin to desire what is good. " -Sermon on 1 John 9, 5 Connect Daily with Augustine Follow the latest news and information about the Augustinians of The Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova. NewsHub ‌ ‌ ‌  Please email Cher Rago, Director of Communications, at cher.rago@augustinian.org with any questions, comments or content ideas. Thank you! ‌

June 6, 2020 — Augustinian eNews

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Augustinian eNews "With minds and hearts provoked ... we Augustinians recommit ourselves ..."   We Augustinian Friars of the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova, join the voices and prayers of countless people, shamed and outraged at the killing of Mr. George Floyd, to lament, as well, the failure of our nation to secure the full measure of justice to our black brothers and sisters, and to all who are denied human dignity. With our minds and hearts provoked by Mr. Floyd’s death, symbolic of so many lives destroyed by bigotry, racism and injustice, we recommit ourselves - and invite all people of good will also - to the work of reforming policies and changing structures that impede freedom, justice, peace and opportunity for all. As people of faith, we know that the teachings of Jesus on love and justice are unambiguous. May Jesus himself give us the will and the courage to live them faithfully. Fr. Michael Di Gregorio, O.S.A., Prior Provincial Solidarity and Hope in the Pandemic "On Sunday March 15th, the Peruvian President addressed the nation and announced a complete and immediate quarantine across the country requiring all by essential services to remain in their homes as a response to the growing coronavirus pandemic. This new and dramatic reality required a quick response guided by our Christian faith and the charism and spirituality of the Augustinian Order. To walk together promoting unity and solidarity was the only way forward..." Keep Reading Villanova names Fr. Kevin DePrinzio, O.S.A. VP for Mission and Ministry From CatholicPhilly.com: "Augustinian Fr. Kevin DePrinzio, O.S.A. has been named vice president for mission and ministry at Villanova University, effective July 1. In the role he will oversee the university’s Office for Mission and Ministry, which plays a vital role in ensuring Villanova’s commitment to living out its Augustinian Catholic mission..." Keep Reading An Introduction to the Confessions of Saint Augustine Fr. Art Purcaro, O.S.A., continues to encourage you to read the Confessions of Saint Augustine and describes Book X as a 'hinge'; that which moves away from the narrative of Augustine's life and toward the preparation of studying the Trinity. Watch Here! The Shrine Moves to the Yellow Phase Learn More Here! St. Augustine Prep Students Lead by Example St. Augustine Prep students demonstrate Augustinian Values during the pandemic by helping out their community in a variety of ways. They have sewn masks for their local healthcare workers, delivered food to senior citizens, and distributed hot meals to those in their community. Read More Augustinians Distribute Food at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church i n Chicago In May, volunteers helped distribute food at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church in Chicago, IL., to over 500 families in need because of ramifications from the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Br. Elizandro Contreras, O.S.A speaks with Fr. Homero Sanchez, O.S.A. , who organized volunteers and resources to help people during this time of hardship. Watch Video The Next Generation of Augustinian Friars The Augustinian Formation Program leads new friars along a journey of academic and spiritual growth, developing both the mind and the heart in service to one another and to God’s people. Please assist us in preparing the next generation of Augustinian Friars. Be the difference, support our friars in formation with a gift to the M. Louise Fitzpatrick Fund for Formation.  Learn more about how your gift impacts future members of our Order. June 6 SAINT NORBERT “When the strong winds of its desires try to take hold of you, call for help and awaken Christ sleeping in the cabin of your heart.” -Sermon 76, 9 Connect Daily with Augustine ‌ ‌ ‌  Please email Cher Rago, Director of Communications, at cher.rago@augustinian.org with any questions, comments or content ideas. Thank you! ‌

May 23, 2020 — Augustinian eNews

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Augustinian eNews Fr. John J. Byrnes, O.S.A. March 20, 1926—May 8, 2020 John Joseph Byrnes was born on March 20, 1926, in Milton, Massachusetts, the son of Thomas N. Byrnes and Mary McGill. He had two brothers and three sisters. John was baptized on April 18, 1926, at Sacred Heart Church, Quincy, and attended Francis Parker Grammar School, North Quincy, and North Quincy High School. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1944 until 1946, after which he attended the School of Saint Philip Neri for Delayed Vocations for one year. He then enrolled at Augustinian Academy, Staten Island, New York, as a postulant, and was received into the Order as a novice on September 9, 1948. Continue Reading Augustinian Mass Cards The Augustinian Guild was established as a ministry of prayer so that we might share with others the spiritual riches of our religious community. Individuals enrolled in the Guild, both living and deceased, share in our Masses, prayers and works. Donations to the Guild, in turn, assist us in our Province Mission, in the care of elderly and infirm friars, and in the training of future members to our Order. Order Mass Cards Here! Some Pastoral Activities During The Pandemic In the Chulucanas Vicariate (Peru) the coronavirus pandemic is hitting the infected people very hard, but also those families that depend economically on the work carried out day by day. In Chulucanas, the need of the people has increased dramatically. The parish of San José Obrero, through the parish priest, Fr. Rogelio Adrianzen Viera, in coordination with the Bishop, has distributed basic food to the families most in need of help. Continue Reading An Introduction to the Confessions of Saint Augustine Fr. Art Purcaro, O.S.A., continues to encourage you to read the Confessions of Saint Augustine and describes Book VIII as, "getting to the heart of the matter." Watch Here! New Video: Saint Rita of Cascia in Modern Life In the midst of this pandemic, a lot of people are experiencing feelings of sadness, anxiety, fear, and isolation. Saint Rita, because of various events in her own life, dealt with all of these feelings too, and she pressed on because she deeply trusted in the Lord. That’s a great message to proclaim today and always. Let us be living witnesses of perseverance, hope, and deep faith in God, as modeled by Saint Rita of Cascia.  EWTN broadcasted Saint Rita's Feast Day Mass live yesterday. Even though people have had to take a rain check on visiting the Shrine in person this year, their virtual presence ensured us that the message and story of Saint Rita's life lives on!   Saint Rita, our advocate & protectress, pray for us. Lay Augustinian Donates PPE to Monastery Alenka Hocevar, Health Care Director at St. Thomas of Villanova Monastery, accepted a delivery of 100 N-95 masks from Lay Augustinian Julianne Marino for use by the friars and staff in the monastery. The friars continue to be in quarantine and receive excellent care, thanks to the generosity of our benefactors. Learn more about life in the monastery and how you can make a difference. May 23 SAINT DESIDERIO “Take away envy, and what I have is yours too. The envious temper puts men apart; soundness of mind unites them.” -On Saint John 32, 8-9 Connect Daily with Augustine ‌ ‌ ‌  Please email Cher Rago, Director of Communications, at cher.rago@augustinian.org with any questions, comments or content ideas. Thank you! ‌

May 9, 2020 — Augustinian eNews

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Augustinian eNews Mark Your Calendars! It is not too late to participate in the 4-part Justice and Peace Online Community Webinar Series ! Join us, with presenters; Fr. Arthur Purcaro, O.S.A., and Michele R. Pistone, Professor of Law at Villanova University, on September 23rd at 7:30pm for Part 3: A Reflection on “Augustine on Catholic Social Teaching as Applied to the challenge of Immigration.” Watch Part 1 and 2 here! | Register here! Celebrating 70 Years of Friendship! Our elderly and infirm friars living in St. Thomas of Villanova Monastery have been in quarantine since early March. Listen  to these five friars talk about their ministries, their retirement in the monastery and their friendship of 70 years. Learn more Voices from Prison Newsletter Update Voices from Prison and the Edge newsletter is not currently being mailed but is still available on the A.D.R.O.P. website. View here An Introduction to the Confessions of Saint Augustine Book VI of the new series, An Introduction to the Confessions of Saint Augustine is here! Access Video Series Here May 9 ISAIAH THE PROPHET “We approach God not by walking but by loving. The purer our love for him toward whom we are striving, the more present to us will he be. To him, therefore, who is everywhere present and everywhere whole, we must proceed not by our feet but by our moral virtues, judged not by the object of our knowledge but by the object of our love.” - Letter 155, 13 Connect daily with Augustine Be the Difference, Donate Today  Please email Cher Rago, Director of Communications, at cher.rago@augustinian.org with any questions, comments or content ideas. Thank you! ‌

April 25, 2020 — Augustinian eNews

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Augustinian eNews Fr. Thomas J. Meehan, O.S.A. September 7, 1952—April 20, 2020 Thomas Joseph Meehan was born on September 7, 1952, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Thomas J. Meehan and Helen A. Johnson. He was one of five sons and four daughters. Thom was baptized on September 28, 1952 at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Philadelphia, PA. He attended Most Blessed Sacrament Parish School from 1958 to 1965, Saint Andrew Parish School, Drexel Hill, PA, from 1965 to 1966, and Monsignor Bonner High School, Drexel Hill, from which he graduated in 1970 . . . Read More Book IV The series, An Introduction to the  Confessions  of Saint Augustine continues with Book IV; a video meditation of St. Augustine’s master work: The Confessions .   Access Video Series Here Augustinian Ministries Setting Hearts on Fire St. Augustine envisioned communities united in mind and heart, ablaze with God’s love. Today, the Augustinian Defenders of the Rights of the Poor (A.D.R.O.P.) put this vision into action by caring for the marginalized and underserved. As a sponsored ministry of the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, we are united in our mission to empower individuals to make positive, impactful change.  Watch Jimmy Cialella's Story Here! Augustinian Volunteers and COVID-19 As the COVID-19 virus has become a global pandemic, the leadership of the Augustinian Volunteers remains committed to the health and safety each volunteer, the communities in which they serve and the common good. Out of an abundance of caution, AVs serving in Chulucanas, Peru have returned to the United States for an indefinite period of time. Though restrictions are in place in all domestic service locations, volunteers continue to serve remotely or as essential workers when appropriate, while following the guidelines set forth in each city. As an organization we are closely monitoring this unfolding crisis as new information becomes available daily... Continue Reading An Interview with Holy Spirit Radio Fr. Paul Morrissey, O.S.A., Founder of Adeodatus Ministry, speaks to Barbara Shinkle of Holy Spirit Radio about the online interactive community building webinar focused on Augustine and Catholic social teaching. Listen Here Feature Heading Thank You for Joining Us!   Thank you for uniting with us in prayer at yesterday’s Tolle Lege Day Mass to celebrate the feast of the Conversion of Saint Augustine and pray for your intentions. If you were unable to join us, please click  here  to view a recording of the Mass. A Couple of Good Reads The Spring issue of the Peacemaker Magazine offers articles from Augustinian Friars; Fr. Dan McLaughlin, O.S.A., and Br. Jimmy White, O.S.A. Find notes of gratitude focused on wellness, education and justice throughout A.D.R.O.P's Spring newsletter, The Restless Heart. April 25 SAINT MARK “Just as Caesar seeks his image in your coin, so God seeks his image in your character. Give back to Caesar, he says, what belongs to Caesar. What does Caesar look for from you? His image. What does God look for from you? His image. But Caesar’s image is on a coin, God’s image is in you. ” - Sermon 113A, 8 Connect daily with Augustine Be the Difference, Donate Today  Please email Cher Rago, Director of Communications, at cher.rago@augustinian.org with any questions, comments or content ideas. Thank you! ‌