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The present volume consists of a collection of minor writings of St. Augustine often classified under the general title of ‘Works of Moral and Practical Theology.’ While St. Augustine is well known for his great masterpieces such as the Confessions and City of God, too little is known about him as a writer of short treatises intended for the general spiritual welfare of the people. These little...

is a remedy for infirmity and for some a solace for their human nature. The desire to have offspring, not through promiscuous unions as among animals, but within the bonds of honorable marriage, is a human instinct that is deserving of no blame. Nevertheless, the Christian soul, intent upon heavenly things, attains greater merit by rising above this inclination and keeping it in subjection. (12) But, since, as our Lord says: ‘Not all can accept this teaching,’1 let her accept it who is
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