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Book Synopsis: The first collection of Saint Augustine's varied writings on human and divine love—chosen to reflect his lifelong preoccupation with ordo amoris, the principle of rightly directed love. “My weight is my love,” Saint Augustine writes in The Confessions. He sees our ability to love as disordered by sin, so that we often choose badly what and how to love. Only by recognizing that we are commanded to love God first can any other object of our love be properly ordered, Late Have I Loved Thee draws on the riches found in Augustine's sermons, letters, treatises, and Scripture commentaries, as well as passages from The Confessions and City of God. Augustine (354-430 A.D.) was the most prolific writer of Christian antiquity and the most influential theologian in Church history. In his first encyclical, God Is Love, current Pope Benedict XVI acknowledges his indebtedness to him. When we read Augustine today, we encounter the same direct, eloquent passions his original listeners experienced, infused with his deep sense of human weakness and burning desire for union with God.
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Looking for a timeless exploration of love? Explore the profound writings of Saint Augustine in "Late Have I Loved Thee." This collection presents Saint Augustine's deep reflections on human and divine love, guiding readers towards a rightly directed love. Delve into Augustine's wisdom on ordo amoris and discover the transformative power of love in our lives.
Discover the enduring relevance of Saint Augustine's teachings on love in "Late Have I Loved Thee." Through his sermons, letters, and commentaries, Augustine illuminates the importance of prioritizing love for God above all else. Let his words inspire you to seek a higher understanding of love and embrace the divine presence in your heart.
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