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Augustine Day by Day
Augustine Day by Day from Catholic Book Publishing will bring the reader closer to the brilliant spiritual mind of Saint Augustine, whose writings helped establish and spread Catholicism. Saint Augustine, who converted to Catholicism after an early life of sin and doubt, is a wonderful example to us as we struggle to maintain faith in the world. Compiled and edited by Reverend John Rotelle, O.S.A., Augustine Day by Day provides brief meditations taken from the wise and enlightening writings of Saint Augustine as well as a daily prayer from the Saints.
391 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 1986
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John E. Rotelle
67 books13 followersJohn Edward Rotelle, son of Mariano Rotelle and Esther Veneziale, was born on January 18, 1939, in Ambler, Pa. He was baptized in Saint Joseph Church in Amber, and received his early education at Saint Joseph Parochial School. In 1956, he graduated from Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern, Pennsylvania, and entered the novitiate at New Hamburg, New York. John professed first vows on September 10, 1957, and solemn vows on September 10, 1960. In 1961, he graduated from Villanova University with the BA in philosophy, and continued his studies at the Augustinian International College of St. Monica in Rome where he was ordained to the priesthood on February 20, 1965. The following year he obtained the STL from the Gregorian University. He continued his studies in liturgy at Instituto San Anselmo in Rome.
While a student in Rome, during the Second Vatican Council and later, Father Rotelle participated in the Church’s liturgical reform, which included the translation of texts for the Sacramentary and the Liturgy of the Hours, and worked on the International Committee on English in the Liturgy (ICEL). For the rest of his life he continued working in those areas, translating and publishing texts from the Church Fathers, especially Augustine of Hippo, and writers who are a part of Augustinian heritage. In 1969, Father Rotelle became director of students at the International College of Saint Monica. From 1970 to 1974, he was Director of Students at Augustinian College, Washington, DC. In 1977 he took up residence at Austin Friars Hall, in Washington, where he served as second counselor and Sacristan. In 1982, he was appointed Province Director of Communications and a member of the Augustinian Community in Overbrook, Pa. The following year he moved to Saint Thomas Monastery, Villanova, where he lived until 1985, when he became a member of Saint John Stone Friary, Villanova. He became Director of Augustinian Press, Spiritual Director of the Augustinian Seculars, and from 1994 until his death in 2002, secretary to the provincial.
Father Rotelle was a member of an international network of translators and publishers of Liturgical and Patristic works and worked to introduced the early Church writers to a worldwide English-speaking audience. Though his energies were focused on Church related publications, he always had a strong desire to serve in the Peruvian Missions and in higher education. He was proficient in Italian, French, German, Spanish and possessed a reading ability of Dutch.
Father Rotelle died on September 1, 2002, of cancer. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Villanova on September 4, 2002, followed by interment in his family’s plot at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania.
While a student in Rome, during the Second Vatican Council and later, Father Rotelle participated in the Church’s liturgical reform, which included the translation of texts for the Sacramentary and the Liturgy of the Hours, and worked on the International Committee on English in the Liturgy (ICEL). For the rest of his life he continued working in those areas, translating and publishing texts from the Church Fathers, especially Augustine of Hippo, and writers who are a part of Augustinian heritage. In 1969, Father Rotelle became director of students at the International College of Saint Monica. From 1970 to 1974, he was Director of Students at Augustinian College, Washington, DC. In 1977 he took up residence at Austin Friars Hall, in Washington, where he served as second counselor and Sacristan. In 1982, he was appointed Province Director of Communications and a member of the Augustinian Community in Overbrook, Pa. The following year he moved to Saint Thomas Monastery, Villanova, where he lived until 1985, when he became a member of Saint John Stone Friary, Villanova. He became Director of Augustinian Press, Spiritual Director of the Augustinian Seculars, and from 1994 until his death in 2002, secretary to the provincial.
Father Rotelle was a member of an international network of translators and publishers of Liturgical and Patristic works and worked to introduced the early Church writers to a worldwide English-speaking audience. Though his energies were focused on Church related publications, he always had a strong desire to serve in the Peruvian Missions and in higher education. He was proficient in Italian, French, German, Spanish and possessed a reading ability of Dutch.
Father Rotelle died on September 1, 2002, of cancer. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Villanova on September 4, 2002, followed by interment in his family’s plot at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania.
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December 31, 2019
Love this series of devotionals! I read the whole book even for the days left in this month so I would not forget to post finished book. I will be re-reading the dates of Dec. 17-31, 2017. When 2018 arrives I plan on starting the book again for the new year. Reading again 2019.
February 1, 2011
Great selections from a profoundly insightful Christian theologian and man.
March 16, 2018
My mother gave me this. I am reading daily passages as part of my morning devotional.
October 26, 2020
A day to day reading of excerpts from his writings . Nice leather cover helps preserve the book from the wear and tear of daily use.
November 30, 2022
A lovely little book of daily musings and quotes from a wonderful Christian Saint. Nice.
December 31, 2024
great daily reader
This is a great daily reader to mix in one’s day to better learn of God and how the great Doctor of the Church taught us to love Him.
This is a great daily reader to mix in one’s day to better learn of God and how the great Doctor of the Church taught us to love Him.
August 13, 2025
I was disappointed in this book. I often read thoughts about St Augustine yet this book did not delve into anything but bible quotes. I guess I’m looking for an autobiography.
December 19, 2012
Great daily meditations from the confessions of St. Augustine. Each comes with a prayer. You can start your day off right in less than a minute. Perfect for those wanting to strengthen their faith without fear of time commitments.
June 1, 2016
I read each day's reflections provided by the Augustinians through the Villanova University website. I knew they would be good, but I was somehow still astonished at how much they touched my heart and spoke to my actual spiritual life. St. Augustine is a master.
May 18, 2014
Lovely writings by Augustine - inspirational - a nightly read.
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