We celebrate Saint Augustine's Day with faith and music

Repost Augustinian Recollects. Like every August 28, the Augustinian Recollect Family from around the world joins together today to celebrate the day of Saint Augustine, our patron saint and a central figure in the history of the Church. This day marks the culmination of a month full of reflections on his life, teachings and the spiritual legacy he has left.

Throughout this month of August 2024, various videos have been shared on the Order's social networks, in which all members of the Augustinian Recollect Family have been invited to answer different questions such as "What is your favorite Augustinian saint?”, “How did you meet Saint Augustine?” or “What is your favorite phrase from the saint?”, among others. This initiative has allowed the Augustinian Recollect Family from different parts of the world to connect and share their love for the one who was Bishop of Hippo, and thus highlight the influence he has had on their lives.

New Spotify and Apple Music channel

To commemorate this day, the Order has also launched its own music channel on Spotify and Apple Music under the profile 'Recoletos Music'. On these platforms you can find, among others, the albums: “Abrazo de Amor Verdadero” and “Peregrinos”, as well as more than ten singles that include titles such as “Busquemos Juntos la Verdad”, “Quienes Aman Caminan”, and “La City of God”, among others. All themes are inspired by prayers or the life of Saint Augustine. Little by little, more songs will be shared in different languages ​​and from different origins, all within the scope of the Order.

Music has always been a powerful means to transmit deep messages and through these songs it is intended not only to offer moments of praise and reflection, but also to share a way of meditating on Augustinian values ​​and teachings.

In fact, Saint Augustine himself said that he who sings prays twice, and in this way the songs are expected to touch the hearts of those who listen to them and bring them closer to a deeper experience of God.

On this day of Saint Augustine, all members of the Augustinian Recollect Family are invited to join in prayer and that, following the teachings of Saint Augustine, we seek truth and love in every action of our lives.

Happy St. Augustine's Day!