our Mediatrix and Advocate, How willingly In all Thy limbs Thou sufferest on that Tree! Addressing Mary, Bernard says, Let him deny your mercy who can I adore, I praise and thank You, imploring your mercy, invoking your assistance and presenting You the homage I owe You as my Creator, the love due to You as my Saviour. Let us now say a few words about this name, which means 'star of the sea', and is so becoming to the Virgin Mother. May you obtain the grace for us to go . Copyright 2023 Eternal Word Television Network, Inc. Irondale, Alabama. PRAYER FOR THE CONVERSION OF YOUR FAMILY In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Christopher of Milan. He is (mistakenly) credited with writing the Memorare. say that he has ever asked in vain., *from The Woman in Orbit and other sources. The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis will visit Hungary for the second time, from April 28-30.According to the Feb. 27 announcement, the three-day papal trip to Budapest will include meetings with Hungary President [], By using this website, you agree to our use of Cookies. Hail, ark immense of tender charity! Such people as these are like red-hot coals hidden under ashes. But blessed is that kiss whereby This site, which is now using the Traditional Calendar, will mainly concentrate on Daily Prayers, Novenas and the Memorials and Feast Days of our friends in Heaven, the Saints who went before us and the great blessings the . perhaps even the conduct, Born of Burgundian landowning aristocracy, Bernard grew up in a family of . By his death in 1153, thousands of young men had filled 68 monasteries that Clairvaux had founded or reformed. Pray for us that we will seek Gods mercy and the forgiveness of all our sins. Great! This is not the mildness which Our Lord undertook My heart leaps up, O Jesus, unto Thee; Drawn by those nail-pierced Hands it flies to Thee; Drawn by those Blood-stained Hands stretched out for me, My soul breaks out with sighing unto Thee, And longs to slake its thirst, O Love, in Thee. Saint Bernard of Clairvaux was born in the year 1091. Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, Remember, Oh gracious Sweet Virgin Mary, never has it been heard that you left unaided anyone who ran to you for protection, implored your help or sought for your intercesions. Saint Bernard in his time was regarded as the apple of the Virgins eye. . And may the fire divine consuming Thee Burn in my heart where it lies hid in Thee, Without a fear reposing peacefully! O Love! Inspired with this confidence, St Bernard of Clairvaux. REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. It is in this way that we learn to know him ever better, to love him and to follow him more and more. can be satisfied with worldly things O let the Blood I worship flow on me, That what I do may never anger Thee; The Blood which flows at every pore from Thee Each imperfection may it wash from me, That I may undefiled and perfect be. Steer me to a happy and holy death with life everlasting in your . who through you, gave himself to us. O wounded Head, I lift my hands to Thee; O lovely Face besmeared, I gaze on Thee; O bruised and livid Face, look down on me! book is filled with amazing stories of little-known Catholic heroes presenting With an intense love for Jesus Christ and Our Lady, St. Bernard was determined to keep his soul pure and chaste for he wanted it to be the dwelling place of the Blessed Trinity. that led Him to become a little lower than angels, "All food of the soul is dry", he professed, "unless it is moistened with this oil; insipid, unless it is seasoned with this salt. St. Expedite Novena Prayer. October 13: Our Lady of Clairvaux, France, (1114) Saint Bernard had been a monk at Citeaux Abbey, which had been formed under a restored rule of Saint Benedict, when he left to found a new abbey. She never leaves your lips, she never departs from your heart; and so that you may obtain the help of her prayers, never forget the example of her life. and begin to rage like a burning mountain. but never the object of supreme desire Proposed Mary as a Mediatrix of Grace. Dear holy Hands, I humbly worship ye, With roses filled, fresh blossoms of that Tree; The cruel iron enters into ye, While open gashes yield unceasingly The Precious stream down-dropping from the Tree. St. Bernard of Clairvaux is a unique fusion of contemplative meets active. do not try to be more generous than God.. The holy Passion I would share with Thee, And in Thy dying love rejoice with Thee; Content if by this Cross I die with Thee; Content, Thou knowest, Lord, how willingly Where I have lived to die for love of Thee. O Jesus, how shall I, then, answer Thee, Who am so vile, and have not followed Thee? And he has left us with many meditations and reflections on Our Lady, and especially her fiat. Remember. Born in 1090, at Fontaines, near Dijon. this Mother. O Love, in that sweet pain it would find rest, In that entrancing sorrow would be blest, And love itself in joy upon Thy Breast. Dilate and open, Heart of love, for me, And like a rose of wondrous fragrance be, Sweet Heart of love, united unto me; Anoint and pierce my heart, O Love, with Thee, How can he suffer, Lord, who loveth Thee? Novena To St. Isidore # 1 (May 6 - May 15), Novena To The Black Nazarene December 31 - January 9), Novena To St. Joseph # 2 (March 10 - March 19), Christmas Novena # 1 (December 16 to December 24), Novena To St. Joseph # 9 (March 10 - March 19), Novena To The Fourteen Holy Helpers (July 31 - August 8), Novena To God The Father # 1 (Fluctuates). Shed oer the world Thy holy light., Let no one believe that he has received the Divine kiss, I offer myself with Him, by Him and in His Name. We taste Thee, O Thou living Bread, And long to feast upon Thee still: We drink of Thee, the Fountainhead, And thirst our souls from . How Sweet Thy savor is! His concern for the Christian's intimate and vital participation in God's love in Jesus Christ brings no new guidelines to the scientific status of theology. The star sends forth its rays without harm to itself. St. Rita Novena Prayer. Size: Card: 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 (108mm x 63mm) Medal: 1 x 3/4 (25mm x 19mm) Medals are also available in Gold-Filled and 14K Gold from our Patron Saints Medals selection. O Blessed Mary, Behold, O King of Love, I draw to Thee; If I am wrong, O Jesus, pardon me; Thy love, Beloved, calls me lovingly, As I with blushing cheek gaze willingly Upon the living wound that bleeds for me. O in Thy tender mercy turn to me, And let Thy untold pity pardon me! I Below is Padre Pios personal prayer to his Guardian Angel that he prayed on a daily basis. St. Bernard of Clairvaux was a 12th century French monk and theologian, who was one of the most influential figures of his time. How beautiful Thou art! Lent. Pride only, the chief of all iniquities, Alas, how poor, how naked, wilt Thou be! infra oct. Assumptionis, 14-15: Opera omnia, Edit. Cathedral when the abbey was seized by the atheistic French government. if he knows the truth without loving it Articles like these are sponsored free for every Catholic through the support of generous readers just like you. O Jesus, ever with us stay, O turn to me! Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Fear is the motive which constrains the slave; Help us continue to bring the Gospel to people everywhere through uplifting and transformative Catholic news, stories, spirituality, and more. Behold, O Jesus, how it draws to Thee! Apply to my soul, I beseech You, O Merciful Jesus, Your infinite merits; apply them also to those for whom I particularly wish . At 19, when his mother died, St Bernard decided to join the Cistercian Order. Repeat the Daily Prayers in Day 1 above. During his highly sought-after (yet rare) times of solitude in the silence of the cloister, St. Bernard produced a number of timeless spiritual works. O pity me! This facilitated a deep spiritual life, and he was later recognized as a Doctor of the Church.. Let not her name depart from your lips, never suffer it to leave your heart. Click the button and find the first one on your computer. uncle. For example [my story] would show as my story on the Web page containing your story.TIP: Since most people scan Web pages, include your best thoughts in your first paragraph. but, in thy mercy, hear and answer me. It is said that the great Saint Bernard of Clairvaux was his Select it and click on the button to choose it.Then click on the link if you want to upload up to 3 more images. Behold, I now present myself to Thee, Who dost present thy bleeding Hands to me; The sick Thou healest when they come to Thee; Thou canst not, therefore, turn away from me, Whose love Thou knowest, Lord, is all for Thee. They may change the appearance, perhaps even the conduct, but never the object of supreme desire. calendar. In this Thy Passion, Lord, remember me; In this Thy pain, O Love, acknowledge me; The honey of whose lips was shed on me, The milk of whose delights hath strengthened me Whose sweetness is beyond delight for me! Help me to live Jesus' Gospel more fully. In the last years of his life he died in 1153 Bernard was obliged to curtail his journeys but did not entirely stop travelling. St. Bernard you have given us this prayer and with you we pray: The Memorare Prayer. Ah, may the counsel that I learn from Thee All imperfection purify in me! You have come to us . . At the age of about 20, he entered Cteaux, a new monastic foundation that was more flexible in comparison with the ancient and venerable monasteries of the period while at the same time stricter in the practice of the evangelical counsels. On this occasion, Bernard as his spiritual father, dedicated to his spiritual son the text De Consideratione [Five Books on Consideration] which contains teachings on how to be a good Pope. Glory be to the. The place or rather the state wher St. Through the mercy which He hast granted Thee. He settled many disputes including intervening during a church schism. When from this life, O Love, Thou callest me, Then, Jesus, be not wanting unto me, But in the dreadful hour of agony, O hasten, Lord, and be Thou nigh to me, Defend, protect, and O deliver me. O love of sinners in such agony! St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, our sure hope and brightest star. Pray Unceasingly! Catholic Prayers Are Oasis Of Graces! Thy Presence I Believe; O come to me! Join in praying the St. Bernard of Clairvaux Novena. France; died at Clairvaux, 21 August, 1153. My favorite Roald Dahl book is The BFG, a morality tale about good and bad and what it means to be a Big Friendly Giant.It is also a story about what human beings do to themselves and to each other. St Bernard defended the rights of the Church against the encroachments of Kings and Princes. . Mary never departs from our hearts. Steer me to a happy and holy death with life everlasting in your blessed company. Bernard, the founding abbot of Clairvaux Abbey in Burgundy, was one of the most commanding Church leaders in the first half of the twelfth century as well as one of the greatest spiritual masters of all times and the most powerful propagator of the Cistercian reform. However, followers flocked to it including, his father and all his brothers. With what sweet love Thou languishedst for me! On another front Bernard combated the heresy of the Cathars, who despised matter and the human body and consequently despised the Creator. Let Go With God! How hast Thou stript Thyself for love of me, How made Thyself a gazing-stock to be! He was born in Fontaines-les-Dijon in 1090 and entered the Abbey of Citeaux in . I fly unto thee, His father Tescelin was the . O God, who made of the Abbot Saint Bernard Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp; Scouting. To him Mary was It is our prayer that she may lead us - faculty, staff, and students alike - into deeper communion with her Son, Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior of the world. St. Bernard was born into a noble French family in 1090 AD. not only is God recognized but also the Father is loved; . St. Bernard of Clairvaux lived from 1070-1153 and was a dynamic force for Christianity. and present us to your Son. Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Bernard of Clairvaux as an example of holiness. Bernard's great friendship with William, Abbot of Saint-Thierry, and with William of Champeaux, among the most important figures of the 12th century, also date to this period. All strength, all freshness, is gone forth from Thee: What wonder! the reservoir retains the water till it is filled, Our Lady of Good Success Novena. St Bernard of Clairvaux, the teacher who teaches us how to love Our Mother Mary, pray for us! founding Claire Vallee (Valley), which then later became known as Clairvaux. O have they thus maltreated Thee, my own? In the end, the truest figure of a theologian and of every evangelizer remains the Apostle John who laid his head on the Teacher's breast. His feast day is Aug. 20. He In fact, all his brothers and even his father later joined him in the monastery. Sign up for our Premium service. O let me hide in Thee! who reigns in heaven and is blessed forever! Born in the 11th century, Bernard of Clairvaux is known for his powerful reforms of the Cistercian order and his inspiring holiness of life. his glory and beatitude: How didst Thou all Thyself exhaust for me! Born to Burgundy nobility in 1090, Bernard was the third of the aristocratic couple's seven children. Hail, bleeding Head of Jesus, hail to Thee! but what remains is protected by the French Ministry of Culture as an St Bernard quickly emerged as a leader and the abbot sent him with twelve other monks to start a new monastery in Champagne, which they called Clairvaux. In this book, which is still appropriate reading for the Popes of all times, Bernard did not only suggest how to be a good Pope, but also expressed a profound vision of the Mystery of the Church and of the Mystery of Christ which is ultimately resolved in contemplation of the mystery of the Triune God. As a very young man he devoted himself to the study of the so-called liberal arts especially grammar, rhetoric and dialectics at the school of the canons of the Church of Saint-Vorles at Chtillon-sur-Seine; and the decision to enter religious life slowly matured within him. Hail, fountain deep of Gods benignity! Prayer to Heal And Protect the World from Covid 1 Talk To Jesus In The Blessed Sacrament Now, Say th Where Do Aborted Babies Souls Go? St. Bernard of Clairvaux has gifted the Church with many insights into Marian devotion. whoever serves you pleases God; for the more she is honored, See with what large desire it thirsts for Thee! HOW TO HAVE A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR THROUGH MARY'S WA MIRACLES OF JESUS/ EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE OF BLANOT< 2 EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES THAT HAPPENED IN THE HISTOR Say this prayer to expiate and purify us from daily neglects, Miraculous Novena Prayer to St. Jude Thaddeus. Unfailing Novena Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua. brought forth the Life, Bernard Olszewski is a priest of the Diocese of Saint George's in Grenada and was ordained in 1979. Within four years, a dying community had recovered enough vitality to establish a new house in the nearby valley of Wormwoods, with Bernard as abbot. O draw me in Thy gracious charity, Thou ark of goodness, full of grace for me. freeing it from unworthy motives.. His five brothers, two uncles, and some 30 young friends followed him into the monastery. Offertorium" by Giammatteo Asola preformed by Papalin under creative common license. He was of a noble family and received a careful education in his youth. Hail, sweetest Face of Jesus, bruised for me Hail, Holy One, whose glorious Face for me Is shorn of beauty on that fatal Tree! Bernard, the third of a family of seven children, six of whom were sons, was educated with particular care, because . again thanks to you Thy Precious Blood wells forth abundantly From all Thy open wounds incessantly; All bathed therein, O God, in agony Thou standest on the Cross of infamy, Awaiting the appointed hour to die. If you should see a starving man standing As the founder and abbot of the Abbey of Clairvaux, St. Bernard (1091-1153) was centrally responsible for the early expansion of the Cistercian Order throughout Europe. Or how repay the love that loveth me With such sublime, such awful charity Transfixed, from double death to set me free? 5 {1968, 282-283). The measure of love is love without measure. new abbeys. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed throughout his years of faithful service as an abbot. Below is a short and beautiful prayer from St. Bernard that helps set the mood for a prayerful Christmas, gazing tenderly at the newborn babe lying in the manager. Legends attribute the selection and propagation of the devotion to Bernard of Clairvaux. This commemorative feast was established by Pope Saint Pius V . Sweet Precious Blood, it wells abundantly From both Thy sacred Hands to set me free. Bernard had no doubts: "per Mariam ad Iesum", through Mary we are led to Jesus. Adult Recognitions. Saint Bernard had many grave difficulties to overcome at Clairvaux, But neither fear nor self-interest is undefiled, Buy Pewter Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Medal with Laminated Holy Prayer Card: Greeting Cards . Chase the dark night of sin away, Hail, sweetest Heart, my heart saluteth Thee! To the many Epistolae of this period must be added numerous Sermones, as well as Sententiae and Tractatus. O my Beloved, stretched against that Thee, Whose arms divine are now enfolding me, whose gracious Heart is now upholding me, O my Beloved, let me wholly be Transformed, forgiven, one alone with Thee! 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