JOYFULLY SERVING THE MOST HIGH IN THE SPIRIT OF HUMILITY
ORDER OF THE DISCALCED AUGUSTINIANS - OAD Asia
PRESENZA AGOSTINIANA
(Digital edition 2025 - no.3 May-June)
Pope Leo XIV: A Joy for the Entire Augustinian Family
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The election of Pope Leo XIV has filled us, the Discalced Augustinians, with deep, simple, and grateful joy. For the first time in history, a Pope comes from the Order of Saint Augustine, and this event challenges us, consoles us, and encourages us. This issue of Presenza Agostiniana is dedicated to Leo XIV, a religious, Augustinian, and missionary Pope.
As Discalced Augustinians, small branche of this great and ancient Augustinian tradition, we feel spiritually involved and motivated to live our vocation with renewed ardor. His election is both a gift and a responsibility for us: an invitation to witness the Gospel with greater authenticity in the light of the Augustinian charism, serving a Church that walks synodally, in listening, unity, and mercy.
In this time of grace, we unite in prayer for the new Pontiff, that his ministry may bear fruits of peace, communion, and renewal. And together with the entire Augustinian family, we rejoice: Gaudete, quia propinquavit Dominus! (Rejoice, for the Lord is near!)​
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​Happy reading.
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Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit,
that I may think what is Holy.
Guide me, O Holy Spirit,
that I may realize, what is Holy.
Attract me to you, O Holy Spirit,
that I may love what is Holy
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit,
that I may defend what is Holy.
Defend me, O Holy Spirit
that I may never lose what is Holy. Amen
St. Augustine
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Mission of the O.A.D
BE A MISSIONARY TOO!
Help us in the formation of more priests and missionaries, It will be the best investment of your life!
"To give from what I have in order to receive what I do not have"
(St. Augustine, Sermon 311)
It is in giving tithes you can receive the abundance of God's Blessings.
(Malachi 3:10)
