Augustine Day by Day: January 13

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January 13

Conceive Christ by Faith

n Mary holy virginity gave birth to Christ; in Anna, aged widowhood recognized Christ in the child; in Elizabeth, conjugal chastity did service for Christ. All ranks of the faithful have contributed to the Head according to their ability.

Therefore, since Christ is Truth and Peace and Justice, conceive him by faith, bring him forth by works, so that what the womb of Mary did in the flesh of Christ your heart may do in the law of Christ.

-- Sermon 192, 2

Prayer. Father, a closed heart cannot keep out your gaze. You open it as you please in mercy or in justice. Nothing can hide for your heart.

-- Confessions 5, 1

Tradition Day By Day

The Augustinians - St. Thomas of Villanova Province

From John E. Rotelle, O.S.A., Augustine Day by Day: Minute Meditations for Every Day Taken from the Writings of Saint Augustine. Catholic Book Publishing Co. New York, 1986.

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