s a torrent gathers
together from the rains, and overflows, roars, runs, and by running hastens
down until it finally finishes its course, so is it with our mortal life.April 21
Life--the Intermediate State
s a torrent gathers
together from the rains, and overflows, roars, runs, and by running hastens
down until it finally finishes its course, so is it with our mortal life.
This human race is collected together from hidden sources and flows on, and at death travels again to hidden places. This intermediate state that is life roars and passes away.
-- Commentary on Psalm 109, 20
Prayer. Behold, O Lord, we are your little flock; we belong to you.
-- Confessions 10, 36
| Tradition Day By Day | The Augustinians - St. Thomas of Villanova Province |
From John E. Rotelle, O.S.A., Augustine Day by Day: Minute Meditations for Every Day Taken from the Writings of Saint Augustine. Catholic Book Publishing Co. New York, 1986.
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