⛪ *Feast of St. Augustine of Canterbury – Apostle to the English* ⛪ Today we celebrate St. Augustine of Canterbury, the monk-turned-missionary who brought the light of the Gospel to Anglo-Saxon England. Sent by Pope Gregory the Great in the 6th century, Augustine was entrusted with a daunting mission—to evangelise a distant, pagan land. Overwhelmed by fear and the unknown, he nearly turned back. But with encouragement and obedience, Augustine pressed on. What began as a trembling journey of uncertainty became a foundational moment in the history of the Church in England. Through patience, humility, and perseverance, he planted the seeds of faith that would flourish for centuries. 🌱 As "Pilgrims of Hope," we, too, may find ourselves afraid or unsure when called to witness, serve, or step out in faith. St. Augustine reminds us that courage is not the absence of fear—it is the grace to move forward in spite of it. St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us, that we may be faithful in the missions God entrusts to us. 🙏