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The Symbolism of Our Logo |
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In hagiographic art, St. Augustine is depicted with his heart
pierced with the arrow of God’s Word. As Augustine himself said, his heart is
inflamed with love for God alone. To show this burning love, Augustine's heart
is portrayed on the open book of the Sacred Scriptures. The flame is the
flame of love for God. To distinguish the charism of the Augustinian Monks of
the Primitive Observance, the book and heart have been set upon the cross,
and the logo is inscribed with our name. We pray with St. Augustine: |