Grace & Grit - St. Augustine: The Way of Holy Desire

Week 1 – St. Augustine: The Way of Holy Desire Theme: Restlessness and Return Summary: Augustine teaches us that discipleship begins not with certainty, but with yearning. His story is one of love misdirected, then redeemed. He invites us to trust that our restlessness is a compass pointing us home to God. Focus: Reordering our desires through grace Key Texts: Psalm 42:1–2; Matthew 6:21; Romans 13:11–14 Virtue: Rightly Ordered Desire Spiritual Practice: Daily examen (focus on desire: “What was I truly seeking today?”)