The
Confessions of Saint Augustine is an inspiring, full-length
spiritual autobiography written by St. Augustine A.D. 397.
St. Augustine was born in North Africa in 354A.D. and in later life traveled to Italy where he was ordained a presbyter in 391, taking the position as bishop of Hippo in 396, a position which he held until his death. His father was a pagan but his mother's devout belief in Chritianity stood forefront in his mind. He spent 4 decades of his life as a priest and bishop which increased his candid wriitngs of his soul, expressing thoughts, morals and
spiritual progression. He speaks with candor as his writings empties the pit of his true being.
What comprises Augustine's brilliance is his awe-inspiring gift of embracing truth with all the backbone of his soul. The book expels the
confessions of transgression, faith and praise where his writings demonstrate the cleansing of the soul. He also defines image and reality while deepening the prize of our memory. St. Augustine examines his motives and character with honesty while he questions freedom of will. His thirst for the will of God and a pure spirit are this man's astounding quest.
The Confessions represents the most moving diary ever recorded of a soul's voyage to grace. Throughout his work, the narrative, addressed to God, is intermingled with prayers, meditations, and directives, which many are now instituted in liturgies in different sects of the Christian Church. These writngs are mediations and dialogue addressed directly to God. He profoundly discussed the persistance of temptations and that life is a warfare. The sins he depicts on himself are explicit while he seeks God's grace. The reader will observe true works of mercy and God's vision for oneself.
St. Augustine is prolific writer who goes subterranean into his character and actions and expels the language of truth. The reader will experience spiritual understanding and enlightment of the soul. This man possess wonderful emotional powers with a philiosphical manner.