Augustine conversion period was very complicated and challenging emotionally for him. He had to reject and change his beliefs and worldview in order to become Christian: “I was attracted to the Way, which is our Savior himself, but the narrowness of the path daunted me and I still could not walk in it” (REC 10). St. Augustine put a lot of time thinking about his conversion; however, one day he heard a voice singing “pick up and read” (REC 23). He was enlightened with Christian faith after reading one passage, for it was enough for him. Alypius, St. Augustine’s friend, continued the passage after Augustine shared his final stage of conversion: “Make room for the person who is weak in faith” (quoted in REC 23). St. Augustine and Alypius became Christian this day, and their faith was strong. St. Augustine followed God and served His purposes, and the conversion was a brave step and essential for his new faith, since he had to leave his previous
Augustine conversion period was very complicated and challenging emotionally for him. He had to reject and change his beliefs and worldview in order to become Christian: “I was attracted to the Way, which is our Savior himself, but the narrowness of the path daunted me and I still could not walk in it” (REC 10). St. Augustine put a lot of time thinking about his conversion; however, one day he heard a voice singing “pick up and read” (REC 23). He was enlightened with Christian faith after reading one passage, for it was enough for him. Alypius, St. Augustine’s friend, continued the passage after Augustine shared his final stage of conversion: “Make room for the person who is weak in faith” (quoted in REC 23). St. Augustine and Alypius became Christian this day, and their faith was strong. St. Augustine followed God and served His purposes, and the conversion was a brave step and essential for his new faith, since he had to leave his previous