A new creation in Christ

Treasures of Our Faith with Deacon Richard Vehige · Apr 12, 2026 · 6m

On Sunday within the Octave of Easter our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Colossians (3:1-17) entitled "Your new life in Christ". Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop.

Saint Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa in 354. He was unsettled and restlessly searched for the truth until he was converted to the faith in Milan and baptized by Ambrose. Returning to his homeland, he embraced an ascetic life and subsequently was elected bishop of Hippo. For thirty-four years he guided his…