Wisdom from St. Augustine of Hippo

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An individual who is prone to anger, yet hastens to beg forgiveness from someone he has consciously harmed, is better than another who is less inclined to anger and less likely to ask pardon.

—St. Augustine of Hippo

from Desire and Unity: Augustinian Spirituality for Today

 

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PURIFY YOUR DESIRES

In the spirit of St. Augustine, learn how to direct everything in your life towards the Lord, who is “gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in mercy” (Psalm 145:8). 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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