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Saint Augustine on Justice and Peace

Poverty and hunger, war and peace, lack of human rights and dignity: These current problems existed in Saint Augustine's time as well.

Augustine, when preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and when writing pastoral communications as well as theological reflections, often considers these societal problems. His ancient wisdom can still guide us today in moving toward solutions.

We offer a small sampling of Augustine's thought on issues of justice and peace.

      » Preferential Option for the Poor
             Saint Augustine's views on the Christian's obligation to society's most vulnerable members

      » Fasting, Hunger and the Poor
             Reflections from Saint Augustine on fasting and caring for those in need

      » Toward a World Without Hunger
             Reflections from Saint Augustine on fighting hunger

      » Our Daily Bread?
             An Augustinian perspective on poverty and hunger

      » Procuring Peace by Peace
             A reflection from Saint Augustine on making peace

      » Rediscovering the Augustinian Link between Justice and Peace (Opens new window)
             As found in St. Augustine’s City of God (Paper presented by Peter Busch of Villanova U.)

Take the “Justice and Peace with St. Augustine and the Augustinians” Quiz

This quiz focuses on St. Augustine’s thoughts on matters of justice and peace, as well as current Augustinian actions to promote justice, peace, unity, harmony and reconciliation according to the teachings of Jesus Christ.

The answers are found in the Augustinians of the Midwest Web site. After your visit to the Web site, take this quiz to learn how much you have learned. Enjoy!