St. Augustine’s quote
Posted by bob on December 3, 2008
“Not everything that can be counted counts; not everything that counts can be counted.” - St. Augustine.
I am reading an article in the latest issue of Columbia, the Knights of Columbus magazine. This quote has stuck with me all evening.
How often we compare ourselves to others in matters of faith. Do you ever envy others for their “holiness” or their prayer life? Funny how we count ourselves in matters that are not quantifiable.
I’m struck tonight on the wisdom of St. Augistine’s quote and how well it relates to Paul’s writing and exhortation for us to be in the world but not of it. While we can count our money and other worldly success, should we? Is it important?
Tonight I’m praying that I have the clarity to seek the Truth of what must be counted and to orient my life accordingly. As the Advent prayer states:
Lord grant us the clarity to see the way to walk, the Truth to speak, and the life to live for Him, our Lord Jesus Christ.
