3.2 Flashcards
In __________ of “The Confessions,” we see Saint Augustine reflecting on the gap year when he
was 16 years old and had to stop his studies since his father was still coming up with the funds to send
him to Carthage. He gives us a glimpse of his sinful adolescent years and his analysis of two of his
sins during that time – sexual escapades and stealing pears. Even if he was “arrogant and depressed, weary and restless,” he continued with his futile and sinful lifestyle that led him further away from
God (St. Augustine, 1959, pp. 27-28).
Book 2
we see Saint Augustine reflecting on the gap year when he
was
16 years old
He gives us a glimpse of his sinful adolescent years and his analysis of two of his
sins during that time
Sexual escapades and stealing pears
Even if he was ———- he continued with his futile and sinful lifestyle that led him further away from
God
Arrogant and depressed, weary and restless
Though urged by his devout Christian mother Monica not to sin with women, especially
married women, Saint Augustine continued with his actions because he viewed her warnings as —————
womanish and [he] should have blushed to obey
In ——- “The Confessions,” we see a grown-up Saint Augustine. At the age of 31, he
was already sure about his conviction on God and the Christian faith; his “desire now was not to be
more sure of You but more steadfast in You” (Saint Augustine, 1959, p. 186). Despite this, he still had
not had himself baptized.
Book 8
Saint Augustine was still experiencing an intense inner conflict – the struggle between two
wills. These two wills that were clashing at each other were his
Carnal will and Spiritual will
