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In his widest literary production, Augustine has often dealt with the theme of love/charity. In this short contribution it is taken into consideration only one aspect of the care to testify charity. Inspired by the evangelical teachings, the bishop of Hippo suggests thoughtful insights that are still valid in the present times and useful to priests and bishops in the practice of mercy during their service as ministers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The apostolic letter Porta fidei chooses St. Augustine as the emblem of a faith deepened in human experience and belief, depicted as a continuous human, as well as intellectual, quest for Beauty, which is Jesus Christ. This in-depth examination will be focused on some peculiar aspects that have characterized the journey of this extraordinary man: wit and faith; the authority of the Word; the beginning of faith; faith in the Catholic Church; faith and charity; the effort of believing; from faith to vision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]