Confessions
Confessions, IX
What lessons does he learn from her experiences in life?
What lessons does he learn from her experiences in life?
Augustine felt extraordinary pain at his mother's death but resolved not to grieve too greatly, for she had gone home to God. He cannot say why he was so saddened by her death, but threw himself on God's mercy, asking for comfort. He says that it is fitting to weep before God and rely on his infinite compassion.