Episodes

  • The Confessions Book Seven Chapters 1-10

    The Confessions Book Seven Chapters 1-10
    Oct 13 2026
    In which Augustine wrestles with the nature of God as incorruptible and beyond corporeal form, seeking to comprehend the origin of evil without blemishing divine goodness, and finds himself entrapped by the insufficiency of bodily imagery to express the divine infinity. By divine grace and inward reflection, he is gradually led from the empty vanities of astrology and pagan philosophy towards the humbling truth of the Christian Word made flesh, wherein light and love are revealed beyond all created measure.
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    28 mins
  • The Confessions Book Six Chapters 9-16

    The Confessions Book Six Chapters 9-16
    Oct 12 2026
    In which the innocence of Alypius is vindicated through providential intervention despite wrongful accusation, and the steadfastness of his character in matters of justice and virtue is revealed alongside the shared youth’s search for wisdom and truth. As Augustine wrestles with the allurements of worldly life and the fear of death, he contemplates the path toward a new and holy life, grappling with the enticements of marriage, friendship, and the profound yearning for divine truth.
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    20 mins
  • The Confessions Book Six Chapters 1-8

    The Confessions Book Six Chapters 1-8
    Oct 11 2026
    In which a devout mother follows her son to Milan, steadfast in her hope that he will embrace the Catholic faith, while he wrestles with doubts and the complexity of Christian doctrine, finding guidance in the teachings of Ambrose and the sacred Scriptures. Amidst reflections on the nature of true joy and the perils of worldly distractions—such as the violent spectacles that ensnare his friend Alypius—he begins to discern the insufficiency of human reason alone and the necessity of faith.
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    27 mins
  • The Confessions Book Five Chapters 9-12

    The Confessions Book Five Chapters 9-12
    Oct 10 2026
    In which Augustine recounts the perilous fever that threatened his life and the fervent prayers of his mother, whose steadfast devotion reached across all barriers to intercede for him. He then describes his gradual departure from the Manichaean sect, his encounters with sceptical philosophy, and the dawning impression made upon him by the eloquent preaching of Ambrose in Milan, which began to stir a hesitant hope for truth beyond doubt.
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    16 mins
  • The Confessions Book Five Chapters 1-8

    The Confessions Book Five Chapters 1-8
    Oct 9 2026
    In which Augustine contemplates the soul’s rightful inclination to praise and seek God above all earthly things, discerning through his encounters with Manichæan teaching the folly of placing faith in worldly knowledge and eloquence apart from divine truth. Guided by God’s providence and with the heartfelt lamentations of his mother, he resolves to leave Carthage for Rome, embarking on a path that will lead him away from error and towards the grace that alone can satisfy the soul’s deepest yearning.
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    24 mins
  • The Confessions Book Seven Chapters 11-21

    The Confessions Book Seven Chapters 11-21
    Oct 14 2026
    In which I contemplate the mutable nature of all creatures in contrast to God’s immutable essence, discerning that all things created are inherently good, harmoniously ordered, and sustained by His truth, even when marked by apparent imperfections. Thus guided from philosophical musings to the sacred Scriptures and the mediating grace of Christ, my soul begins to grasp the unchanging truth that illuminates and elevates beyond worldly affections and error.
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    19 mins
  • The Confessions Book Four Chapters 11-18

    The Confessions Book Four Chapters 11-18
    Oct 8 2026
    In which Augustine meditates upon the fleeting nature of worldly things contrasted with the eternal and unchanging God, urging the soul to commit itself wholly to divine truth and love. He reflects on his youthful errors—his enamourment with earthly beauty, philosophical speculations, and prideful learning—before recognising that true understanding and joy come only from humbly embracing God’s immutable light and grace.
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    21 mins
  • The Confessions Book Four Chapters 1-10

    The Confessions Book Four Chapters 1-10
    Oct 7 2026
    In which Augustine recounts the years of youthful error and restless pursuits, captivated by false sciences and superstitions yet mindful of a deeper, ungrasped truth; he reflects soberly on the bitter loss of a dear friend, the frailty of human love, and the fleeting nature of all earthly things, seeking solace in the constancy of divine grace. Thus, he unfolds a plaintive meditation on sorrow and consolation, acknowledging the transitory world and longing for a steadfast refuge beyond the shifting shadows of mortal life.
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    24 mins