St. Augustine is a great saint to petition about the heresy we have been experiencing around here lately. As mentioned in the post, he refuted the Manichaen heresy [at one time had fallen in with the sect]. In book three of his Confessions, Augustine explains the fantasies the Manichaens offered when he hungered for real food, especially their corporal notion of God. His work against the Manichees was strong enough to keep the sect small until the heresy reared its head again in the High Middle Ages when it became known as Albignensianism.
Thanks,JMJ333! Sounds like you have read a lot of St.Augustine.Have you ever read his "City of God"? What's it like? I think I'd like to get a copy of it.What's your favorite work by St.Augustine? Thanks.
PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
Saint Augustine of Hippo
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy.
Amen.