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Question

1. Why did we call Saint Augustine the Greatest Saint ever?

2. Describe the life of Saint Augustine before he was converted into Catholic?

3. Why did Saint Augustine say the quote "Grant me Chastity and Continence but not Yet"?

Answer 1

1. Why did we call Saint Augustine the Greatest Saint ever? Augustine is perhaps the most significant Christian thinker after St. Paul. He adapted Classical thought to Christian teaching and created a powerful theological system of lasting influence. He also shaped the practice of biblical exegesis and helped lay the foundation for much of medieval and modern Christian thought.
2. Describe the life of Saint Augustine before he was converted into Catholic? He studied law, and during his early life went to Rome, where he served as a magistrate. One commonly cited event, from the Confessions (6.8. 13) concerns the young Alypius, who had extremely strong moral beliefs, being taken by friends to watch violent Roman games in the arena.
3. Why did Saint Augustine say the quote "Grant me Chastity and Continence but not Yet"? I think Augustine was saying that he wants to be close to God, but it isn't easy.