Augustine: in media mundis, pars ii

CRIVELLI, Carlo. St Jerome and St Augustine.
1490. Tempera on wood
Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice

Here are two of the "Doctors of the Church." You will no doubt notice the basilica that stands out, growing out of the books of the Church. St. Augustine's influence is almost incalculable. Today we shall barely begin to see why.
   
Agenda:

1. Oramus.
2. Finish reading and discuss the following of Omnibus II together:
1. Foreword
2. Introduction
3. Notes (8/12): The Medieval World
1. What is "Medieval"?
1. Medi + aevum = middle ages
2. It's NOT the "dark ages" 
1. Note the 3 Transcendentals: Truth, Beauty, and Goodness 
2. Learn how they are the "Brilliant Ages":
1. Only called the "dark ages" b/c it refers to the death of the civic Roman Empire, but the Europe and The Church was (not were) raised from that death. 
3. Why Medieval? 
1. Avoid "Chronological Snobbery"
2. Honor our Fathers and Mothers
1. Exodus 20:12 / Ephesians 6:2 / Prov. 20:28 / Prov. 23:10
4. Pick up with reading The Confessions. 
5. Copy down HW
1. Study and read Confessions.
2. Este perfecti!