The Confessions of Saint Augustine

My heart, O Lord, is deeply moved by the words of Your Holy Scripture, as I navigate through the poverty of my life. In this state of…

Lord, as You possess eternity, I question whether You remain unaware of my words or perceive the passing of time. Nevertheless, I present…

Please let me know You, O Lord, who already know me. Allow me to know You as You know me. Enter my soul, Power of my soul, and prepare it…

Oh Lord, I am your servant; I am your servant and the son of your servant. You have set me free from my bonds. I will offer you the…

Oh my God, I humbly express my gratitude, remembrance, and confession of Your abundant mercies upon me. May Your love saturate my being…

During my transition from a troubled and wicked youth to early adulthood, my mind became increasingly contaminated with vain and empty…

Oh Lord, my hope since my youth, where were you for me and where had you gone? Did you not create me and separate me from the animals of…

Please accept my sincere confessions, which I express through the words formed by my tongue and inspired by Your grace. I humbly ask for…

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I arrived in Carthage, where I was surrounded by a cacophony of immoral desires. While I had not yet experienced love, I took pleasure in…

I will now reflect upon my past transgressions and the moral corruption of my soul, not out of affection for them, but rather to cultivate…

The Confessions of Saint Augustine — Book 1