Saint Augustine is often portrayed holding a flaming heart to indicate his great personal charity.
He preached love of neighbor as the way to serve God. In the emblem of the Order it reminds Augustine's followers that they must practice and preach charity toward God and each other.
No one claimed any of his possessions as his own, but everything was held in common." Upon this passage from the New Testament, the Rule of Augustine established that the community must live in harmony, "being of one mind and heart on the way to God." The most fundamental message of the Rule is this: Love -- love of one for all.
Saint Augustine was canonized by popular acclaim, and later recognized as a Doctor of the Church in 1298 by Pope Boniface VIII. His feast day is 28 August, the day on which he died. He is considered the patron saint of brewers, printers, theologians, and a number of cities and dioceses. He is invoked against sore eyes.
The Southern United States is home to towns established centuries before Thomas Jefferson coined the term “United States of America.” “Southern Hospitality” — that every living American has heard about is not just cliche. Southerners are known to be incredibly genial. In some places, they'll give you the shirt off their backs if you need it. Then, there is a range of awe-inspiring natural parks, from Shenandoah to Dry Tortugas. Often, the scenery here is just as inviting as the people. From St Augustine, Florida — to Jonesborough, Tennessee — discover eight of the most inviting towns in the Southern United States.
Known for its bewitching, old-town feel, St Augustine is easily among the most inviting towns in the Southern United States. St Augustine was founded in 1565, almost 80 years before the landing of the Mayflower at Plymouth harbor. Because of its age, it brims with Gilded Age relics, such as the Oldest House Museum Complex, a captivating destination that provides a glimpse into the history of the town. Besides, there is the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse on St. George Street, arguably the oldest wooden school building in the United States.
On the culinary front, The Floridian is phenomenal and makes every other restaurant look average. Also, check out the Medieval Torture Museum to appreciate what amount of suffering human beings can inflict in the name of justice.