Abbot, Doctor of the Church.
Born of noble Burgundian parents, was a monk of the Cistercian Order, a branch of the Benedictine Order. He became Abbot of the famous monastery of Clairvaux, which he himself had founded. The writings, sermons and letters of this great Doctor rendered invaluable services to the Church. He also preached the second crusade, and died at Clairvaux A.D. 1153.
Collect:
O God, who didst give blessed Bernard to Thy people as a minister of eternal salvation: grant, we beseech Thee, that we, who have had him for our teacher on earth, may deserve to have him for our advocate in heaven. Through our Lord...
'The just will give his heart to resort early to the Lord...'
'Nations shall declare his wisdom, and the Church shall show forth his praise.'
'I believe though I do not comprehend, and I hold by faith what I cannot grasp with the mind.' - St. Bernard.
Born of noble Burgundian parents, was a monk of the Cistercian Order, a branch of the Benedictine Order. He became Abbot of the famous monastery of Clairvaux, which he himself had founded. The writings, sermons and letters of this great Doctor rendered invaluable services to the Church. He also preached the second crusade, and died at Clairvaux A.D. 1153.
Collect:
O God, who didst give blessed Bernard to Thy people as a minister of eternal salvation: grant, we beseech Thee, that we, who have had him for our teacher on earth, may deserve to have him for our advocate in heaven. Through our Lord...
'The just will give his heart to resort early to the Lord...'
'Nations shall declare his wisdom, and the Church shall show forth his praise.'
'I believe though I do not comprehend, and I hold by faith what I cannot grasp with the mind.' - St. Bernard.
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