28 August - St Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

St Augustine is the patron saint of printers, theologians and brewers. In his youth, he was a constant worry to his mother St Monica, who prayed and shed copious tears for his reformation. After his conversion, he became a devout and charitable man. He began a new life as a priest and went on to fulfil God’s plan for him to be a bishop. His powerful sermons and writings helped form Christian doctrines and influenced many western philosophers.