St. Augustine of Hippo, son of St. Monica, was a bishop and a prolific Catholic writer.
In his early life, Augustine lived recklessly and loved worldly sensualities, partying, and the like. His mother prayed for his conversion, and he eventually accepted Christianity as the one, true religion. It took a period of time for Augustine to lead a changed life as he wrestled with his inability to live a pure life.
After finding conviction through scripture, he was baptized by Bishop Ambrose (a.k.a. St. Ambrose) in 387. He was ordained a priest in 391 and Bishop of Hippo in 396. He spent the rest of his life preaching the Gospel, writing against heresy, and converting people to Christianity. He is recognized as a Doctor of the Church.
St. Augustine is the patron of theologians, brewers, and printers.
St. Augustine, pray for us!
