Don't settle for living half-heartedly.
Restless within.
On the path with Saint Augustine.
A global community of young people living out their faith from an Augustinian Recollect heart.
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Our 5 notes
Augustinian
The heart that never stops. They seek and proclaim God; they make real the union of souls and hearts proposed by Saint Augustine.
Community-focused
One soul and one heart toward God. We are true friends, not just "contacts." We care for one another as siblings and together build the Church we dream of.
Missionary
Go forth and ignite. Saint Ezekiel Moreno and Saint Magdalena of Nagasaki send us: we go to the peripheries, we serve those who suffer, we proclaim Christ with our lives.
Marian
Go out and ignite. Under the protection of Mary, Mother of Consolation; they entrust their activities and life.
Prayer-centered
Enter within yourself. A process of ongoing conversion; entering one’s own heart to find God.
Who we are
A community of young people with one heart.
We are young people of all ages and from many countries who discover in Saint Augustine a way of living faith that fits in our hearts: inward, in community, and with mission.
We were born under the protection of the Order of Augustinian Recollects and walk together towards a fuller, freer, and more committed life.
How to join?
Easier than you think. There’s no magic form: there’s a group near you, a community already praying for you, and a stage that fits your age. Find your nearest JAR and write to us.
The adventure of your life
Your journey has six stops.
We are young people of all ages and from many countries who discover in Saint Augustine a way of living faith that fits in our hearts: inward, in community, and with mission.
We were born under the protection of the Order of Augustinian Recollects and walk together towards a fuller, freer, and more committed life.
Tagaste
Childhood, home.
Ages 8 – 10
Madaura
The first questions.
Ages 10 – 12
Carthage
The search is on.
Ages 12 – 14
Milan
The encounter.
Ages 14 – 17
Cassiciacum
Deep conversion.
Over 17
Hippo
Adult commitment.
Over 18
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