The Prodigal Son and Augustine of Hippo

The Prodigal Son and Augustine of HippoA Gospel of Luke Scripture Study Near the cool coastline of Northern Africa in the town of Hippo, Augustine sat down to write an extensive prayer to God known as The Confessions. His transparent and brutal honesty shows us insight into the heart of a wayward son and how one finds their way home. Comparing this beautiful work with a study of the prodigal son in Luke chapter 15, take a pilgrimage with Augustine through scripture and closer to Christ.

In this study

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When a 16th-century Spanish nun named Teresa was asked how one could obtain the uniqueness of her prayer life

we'll take an 8-week pilgrimage to Tabgha

you'll discover deeper truths in a prayer prayed so frequently

” eight principles that ring familiar of the Psalms and other Old Testament biblical wisdom

“The Beatitudes

Through the lens of this Spanish nun we'll come to see profound wisdom as seek an enriched life of prayer for ourselves and a communion with God that is just as simple as the words that boldly exclaim "Our Father

Near the cool coastline of Northern Africa in the town of Hippo

Augustine sat down to write an extensive prayer to God known as The Confessions

Jesus began this series of teachings with what has been called

take a pilgrimage with Augustine through scripture and closer to Christ