St. Augustine's Confessions_Priesthood to Episcopate to Death.pptx

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1. *PRIESTHOOD TO EPISCOPATE *EPISCOPATE TO DEATH Pedrito “pete” Aton Ph.D. EDPsy Dr. Eduardo Valcos

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6. Priesthood to Episcopate Early Priesthood His ordination as a priest - significant milestone in his life and spiritual journey. Profound personal transformation- worldly pursuits and philosophical inquiries to a committed Christian believer. Engaged in preaching, teaching, and pastoral care Sermons and teachings were influential Active involvement in the Church Significant contributions to Christian theology and philosophy. Conversion and Spiritual Evolution Conducted regular catechetical instruction for new converts Instructing believers in Christian doctrine. Captivating sermons and homilies to diverse audiences Convey moral lessons, expound upon Scripture, and address contemporary issues. Pastoral care, counseling, and guidance for spiritual direction. Engages in debates on Christian doctrines Episcopal Ascendancy Marked by his reputation as a profound thinker, a skilled orator, and a dedicated Christian leader. Significant authority and responsibility Responsibilities and Challenges: pastoral care, preaching, teaching, administering sacraments, guiding the faithful, resolving internal disputes, addressing needs of diverge congregations. Prolific writing and teaching. The City of God and Confessions Sermons and letters - Addressing Theological and Pastoral Issues: Tackled doctrinal controversies through his writings and debates. Promoting unity within the Church. Emphasizing the importance of grace in salvation. Sovereignty of God's will to human self-sufficiency.

7. Episcopate to Death Theological Contributions Profound and enduring legacy in Christian theology and philosophy. Significant and lasting impact on the development of Western Christianity. Thoughts original sin, grace, free will, the nature of God, and the City of God have shaped Christian theology for centuries. Influence extends beyond theology to ethics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind. Pastoral Work and Leadership Final works and teachings reflect his deep engagement with theological and philosophical matters. Continued to write and teach despite declining health. Revisited his earlier writings by refining and clarifying in "Retractations. Final sermons and letters leave a final imprint of wisdom and guidance for the Church Legacy Augustine's passing on August 28, 430 AD marked the end of an era for the Church, but his legacy continued. Impact on Christian thought ensured that his legacy endured, influencing theologians, philosophers, and Christian leaders for centuries to come Monumental contributions to Christian theology, philosophy, and pastoral care. His Influence has shaped the intellectual landscape of Christianity and Western thought

8. Summary of themes from Book 10 to 13 Book Theme 10 Shifts from personal memories to introspective evaluation values of confessions significance of prayer means of reaching God. Reflection on the body and the soul - existence of Christ.   11 Nature of creation and of time as well as its relationship with God. Explores issues surrounding presentism. three kinds of time in the mind: memory, contemplation, expectation. Relies on Genesis concerning the creation to support his thinking   https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-City-of-God https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/s/st-augustines-confessions/critical-essays/the-confessions-and-autobiography

9. Book Theme 12 Used the discussion of creation to relate the nature of the divine and the earthly as part of a thorough analysis of both the rhetoric of Genesis and the plurality of interpretations. Comparing the scriptures to a spring with streams of water he considers that there could be more than one true interpretation and each person.   13 He concludes by exploring an allegorical interpretation of Genesis, through which he discovers the Trinity and the significance of God's creation of man. Espouses the significance of “rest” as well as the divinity of Creation   https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-City-of-God https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/s/st-augustines-confessions/critical-essays/the-confessions-and-autobiography

10. End of the presentation. Thank you for listening. “My Heart is Restless Until it Rests in You” - Augustine https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Augustine Fact-checked Nov 10, 2023 Saint Augustine | Biography, Philosophy, Major Works, & Fact