St Augustine of Hippo receiving the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, painting by Philippe de
Champaigne, 17th century. Photo: Public domain During the Advent season, it can be helpful to have the guiding hand of a saint to help us ponder faith and life and prepare ourselves for Christmas and the New Year. Hence, it is a good time to read again what has always been, and after the election of the first Augustinian pope, Leo…
