Prayer to seek God with the same passion as St. Augustine

Public Domain

Philip Kosloski - published on 08/28/22

Pray that you may be given the same spirit that inspired St. Augustine to thirst after God.

St. Augustine is widely known for his passionate love of God, thirsting after ultimate union with the Creator of all things.

His love of God can inspire in us a similar way, yearning for God with a heart on fire with love.

Here is the collect prayer for the feast of St. Augustine, asking God to grant us the same passionate spirit.

St. Augustine’s trick when you’re worn out or upset

St. Augustine’s prayer for the Holy Spirit

Did you enjoy this article? Would you like to read more like this?

Get Aleteia delivered to your inbox. It’s free!

Tags:

Catholic Prayers Saints

Enjoying your time on Aleteia?

Articles like these are sponsored free for every Catholic through the support of generous readers just like you. Please make a tax-deductible donation today!

Help us continue to bring the Gospel to people everywhere through uplifting Catholic news, stories, spirituality, and more.

Make a tax-deductible donation!!

Newsletter

Did you enjoy this article? Would you like to read more like this?

Get Aleteia delivered to your inbox. It’s free!

Top 10

The incredible Easter vestments at Notre Dame, designed by students!

3 Perfect quotes from Pope St. John Paul II to inspire your Easter

How to pray the Regina Caeli prayer

Pope has few-minute meeting with Vance

Is the body of Blessed Carlo Acutis incorrupt?

5 Alternatives to yoga that Catholics can try

Her parents might be canonized; she tells us their story

Daily prayer

And today we celebrate...

Prayer for the Morning

Meditation of the Day

Prayer for the Evening