Pilate's question to Jesus, "Quid est veritas?". "What is truth?" (Jn 18:38) has a universal and timeless base. Something deep within us asks that same question over and over again. In these times when lying and deception seem to be the order of the day, the quest for the truth is even more poignant. So many young people are growing up "uninformed" because basic truths are not being taught. They search all over from the latest fads to ancient philosophers and other religions for the truth. Thank God they are searching; at least that is a sign of hope.
The recent film, Restless Heart, based on the Confessions of St. Augustine, vividly and unashamedly depicts Augustine's search for truth and his ultimate conversion. A line that leaps out even today, as it did for him, came from the lips and heart of St. Ambrose, who spoke with authority: "Man doesn't find the truth. Man must let the truth find him." The Truth is a person, the Truth is Jesus Christ. "I am the way the truth and the life." (Jn 14:6). When Augustine met and accepted the truth, how his life changed, how strong and happy he became, how ready to be the Bishop of Hippo whose writings and thoughts influenced thinkers for a thousand years, and to some extent, still do today. During this Year of Faith, making Augustine's quest our own, looking deeper into what we believe and why we believe it, even reading his Confessions, might help us grow in our understanding and acceptance of the Truth, in our relationship with Jesus, and become a powerful force and guide to those who are seeking the Truth. St. Augustine, remove the obstacles that prevent the Truth from finding me.
Bro. Rene
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