He grew to become one the most significant and influential thinkers in the history of the Catholic Church ... 430, as Hippo was under siege by the Vandals, Augustine died, at the age of 76.

To the continued debate over whether religious Americans should pursue a Benedict or Dominic option, I propose adding a third historic churchman to the mix: Saint Augustine. This is not because ...

The life of St. Augustine ... served as bishop of Hippo for nearly 35 years — from 396 to 430. His life offers hope; he is a real-life prodigal son. Where would the Church and the West be ...