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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Movie Stars and the Middle Ages

Silent reading was so uncommon before the Middle Ages that Saint Augustine devoted space in his fourth-century C.E. Confessions to how astounded he was by the way his mentor's eyes 'ran over the columns of writing and his heart searched out the meaning, but his voice and his tongue were at rest.'
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Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Positive thinking can make success feel like the only acceptable option. But humility allows for grace | Jackie Bailey

Humility balances belief in personal capability with recognition of systemic limits, allowing pride in achievements while acknowledging limits and room to learn.
Social justice
fromPoynter
8 months ago

'We are the times': What Pope Leo XIV and St. Augustine can teach journalists about leadership - Poynter

Pope Leo XIV's message emphasizes the responsibility of journalists to engage courageously with societal challenges.
History
fromtime.com
9 months ago

What the History of Saint Augustine Can Teach us About Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV's first address highlights his Augustinian roots and the emphasis on community, compassion, and personal connection in Christian living.
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