Enduring values of the rule of saint Augustine

The author distinguishes nine basic values which entail the actuality of the Rule of St. Augustine and express his characteristic spirituality: God-centredness (in Deum); inwardness (sursum cor); sigglemindedness (in unum; unianimes; cor unum et anima una); grace and freedom: prayer (vita mixta); co...

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Author:George P. Lawless
Published: Pontificia Università S. Tommaso, Roma, 1982
Volume:59
Pages:59-78
Periodical:Estratto da 'Angelicum'
Format:Article
Status:Active
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Summary:The author distinguishes nine basic values which entail the actuality of the Rule of St. Augustine and express his characteristic spirituality: God-centredness (in Deum); inwardness (sursum cor); sigglemindedness (in unum; unianimes; cor unum et anima una); grace and freedom: prayer (vita mixta); common life (societas); harmony in the house (fraternitas, concors); fraternal correction; love of spiritual beauty. He concludes with some general reflections on the Christian mission and on time-bound elements in the rule, such as dress.

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