Episodi

  • The City of God Book XV Chapters 15-21

    The City of God Book XV Chapters 15-21
    Aug 21 2026
    In which the sacred genealogy unfolds, revealing the interwoven destinies of two cities born from Adam’s sons, where earthly possession and heavenly hope stand as symbols of divergent human pursuits. Through reflections on lineage, marriage, and sacred dedication, the narrative gently guides the soul to comprehend the profound mysteries of generation and regeneration within the mortal pilgrimage.
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    35 min
  • The City of God Book XV Chapters 8-14

    The City of God Book XV Chapters 8-14
    Aug 20 2026
    In which we meditate on the reasoned account of Cain’s founding of a city amid the nascent human race, considering the prolific longevity and stature of the antediluvians as recorded with reverent scrutiny. The discourse further wrestles with variations in ancient manuscripts and the length of years, affirming that the measured spans of time then were akin to our own, thereby underscoring the credibility of sacred history and the earthly city it chronicles.
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    31 min
  • The City of God Book XV Chapters 1-7

    The City of God Book XV Chapters 1-7
    Aug 19 2026
    In which the origins and divergent destinies of the two cities—the earthly and the heavenly—are traced through the story of Cain and Abel, illustrating the spiritual and moral divisions that govern human history. The discourse unfolds the profound allegory of grace and nature, sin and redemption, revealing how even amidst sin’s dominion, God's mercy offers healing and hope to the elect who sojourn towards their heavenly home.
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    28 min
  • The City of God Book XIV Chapters 22-28

    The City of God Book XIV Chapters 22-28
    Aug 18 2026
    In which the sanctity and original design of the conjugal union are expounded, illustrating how man and woman were created distinct and joined by divine blessing to fulfil the sacred purpose of generation without the stain of lust. And thus, reflecting upon innocence lost and the resulting discord between will and desire, it is shown how true blessedness remains unattainable in this life, reserved for that eternal harmony found only in the heavenly city, fashioned by love of God rather than self.
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    24 min
  • The City of God Book XIV Chapters 13-21

    The City of God Book XIV Chapters 13-21
    Aug 17 2026
    In which the stained origin of human will is traced to pride, that self-exalting turn from the immutable good which ought to satisfy the soul, and from this fallen state all sins and their display of shame and passion do spring. The discourse further contemplates how, after the first disobedience, natural impulses such as lust and anger require the governance of wisdom, and the veil of modesty was thus drawn over the nakedness formerly innocent, marking a profound change in man's condition and awareness.
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    27 min
  • The City of God Book XIV Chapters 8-12

    The City of God Book XIV Chapters 8-12
    Aug 16 2026
    In which Saint Augustine contemplates the nature of the soul’s perturbations as understood by the Stoics and contrasts them with the true affections of the righteous, exploring how sorrow, fear, and joy are rightly experienced in a life devoted to God. He further reflects on the blessed state of humanity before the Fall, the tragic entrance of sin through man and woman, and the profound alteration of human nature that resulted from that first transgression.
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    30 min
  • The City of God Book XIV Chapters 1-7

    The City of God Book XIV Chapters 1-7
    Aug 15 2026
    In which Augustine reflects upon the profound consequences of the first human disobedience, discerning the division of mankind into two opposing societies—those governed by the flesh and those guided by the spirit—and explores the true nature of flesh and soul in relation to sin and virtue. He further contemplates the workings of the human will and the complex uses of love in Scripture, teaching that the moral character of affections depends upon the direction of the will towards God rather than self.
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    23 min
  • The City of God Book XIII Chapters 22-24

    The City of God Book XIII Chapters 22-24
    Aug 14 2026
    In which the nature of the resurrected bodies of the saints is gently unfolded, showing them to be spiritual yet still truly flesh, freed from earthly needs and corruption through the quickening Spirit. And further, the distinction between the animal and spiritual body is explored with care, as well as the divine breath imparted to man that made him a living soul, illuminating the profound mystery of life bestowed by God’s creative inspiration.
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    25 min