The visions of Hermas strike with severity and grace: he is shown the need to chastise his house and guard against proud thoughts. Meanwhile, Augustine sees in creation’s waters the sacraments carried forth for the world, and Aquinas examines whether love is the root cause of hatred. Together these readings press us to confront sin honestly, recognize baptism’s cleansing power, and grasp the paradox of how even hatred points back to love (Psalm 51:10; 1 Corinthians 12:28; 1 John 4:19).
Readings: The Shepherd of Hermas, Vision 1
Augustine, The Confessions, Book 11, Chapter 20 (Section 27)
Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica, Part 1–2, Question 29, Article 2 (Of Hatred — Whether love is the cause of hatred)
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