The Conversion of Augustine Hughes undertaking a new life of

undertaking a new life of asceticism and penance and eventually joining the Franciscan Order

Father Campbell must accept that the Lord’s ways are not his ways

” in its author’s own words

rather than simply something a person does

Expertly compiled and translated by Matthew K

The Conversion of Augustine Hughes undertaking a new life ofBy Romano Guardini The Conversion of Augustine With an incredible intensity of desire I longed after immortal wisdom. I had begun that journey upwards by which I was to return to You. Thus does St. Augustine of Hippo describe his response to encountering Ciceros philosophical tract Hortensius: an occasion of returning to God. Such occasions will prove numerous and varied over the decades long pursuit for wisdom and purity, culminating in the timeless