Day 42: Lust of the Eyes (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
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Is it better for God to be loved or feared? St. Augustine reflects on this question as he addresses the threefold concupiscence of sin found in John’s Gospel. Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk discuss what it means to be attracted to truth but in an inordinate way. They conclude with a conversation on pride and the subtleties of this vice. Today’s readings are Book 10, Chapters 35-37.
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Please note: The Confessions of St. Augustine contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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