You Want God—but You Still Want That Sin | St. Augustine

Podcast: Sensus Fidelium Catholic Podcast · Sensus Fidelium

Opublikowano: 2026-10-16

St. Augustine knew what it meant to want holiness while remaining attached to sin. In this episode of Saints for the Struggle, Steve Cunningham explores Augustine’s conversion and the dangerous habit of telling God, “Not yet.” Drawing on Augustine’s Confessions, this reflection follows his search for truth, his encounter with St. Ambrose, the persistent prayers of St. Monica, and the decisive moment in the garden when he heard, “Take and read.” His story speaks directly to anyone struggling with recurring sins, divided desires, spiritual procrastination, or the fear of surrendering an old way of life...