Saint Augustine of Hippo Shining Light Doll

 Meet St. Augustine of Hippo!  St. Augustine of Hippo  (August 28th) Patron of: brewers, printers, theologians, sore eyes . You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. -St. Augustine of Hippo . St. Augustine of Hippo is considered to be one of the most famous Doctors of the Church.  His works are some of the most important pieces of Christian literature.  He lived his early life as a pagan, but he had a very saintly mother (St. Monica) that never stopped praying for his conversion.  St. Augustine became a priest, and then a bishop.  He is a great example of sinner-turned-saint; no matter what you've done in your life, if St. Augustine can become a saint, so can you!         Teach your children about forgiveness and conversion!  Introduce the story of St. Augustine using the educational insert in the box.  Encourage children to consider what it means to make a choice to do better and how God will support and help us.  Great for opening dis