Saint bernard of clairvaux from the encyclopaedia britannica, 9th edition, vol. Saint bernard on consideration saint bernard of clairvaux. The figure in question is bernard of clairvaux, a cistercian monk, abbot, mild mystic, and formidable theologian. During the absence of the bishop of langres, bernard was blessed as abbot by william of champeaux, bishop of chalonssurmarne, who saw in him the predestined man, servum dei. Experience in bernard of clairvaux 5 experience is broad, embedded in desire, delight, love, awe, wonder, and anticipation. Bernard of clairvaux christian history christianity today. Iii, 1878 bernard, st, one of the most illustrious christian teachers and representatives of monasticism in the middle ages, was born at fontaines, near dijon, in burgundy, in 1091. Bernard of clairvaux act of spiritual communion as i cannot this day enjoy the happiness of assisting at the holy mysteries, o my god, i transport myself in spirit at the foot of your altar. Almost every historian writing about the 11th and 12th centuries includes bernards name. Bernard was born of noble parentage in burgundy, france, in the castle of fontaines near dijon. Bernard of clairvaux, the primary voice of the cistercian order. Omer, after he had broken his promise of adopting a change of life 160 xlii. The tradition of ending the day of prayer with the salve regina derives from one of his own insights.
Bernard of clairvaux 10901153 abbot of the cistercian monastery of clairvaux, theologian, and preacher of the crusade. Bernard of clairvaux patron saint of the templar order. Bernard of clairvaux catholic church scottsdale, az. Up to the time of st bernard of clairvaux, learning in the. Though the tract broke new ground in the religious justification of violence by professed monks, bernards typical. For mere ignorance, as in the first instance, does not glory. Bernard of clairvaux this book is in the public domain. Download st bernard of clairvaux pdf ebook st bernard of clairvaux st bernard of clairvaux ebook author by m. Bernard reminds us that not only did god give us life, but he gave us himself. Bernard of clairvaux and mysticism by stephen nichols. Bernard of clairvaux download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. If this is the first time you use this feature, you will be asked to authorise cambridge core to connect with your account. Saint bernard of clairvaux, clad in a white robe, lays down his. Antrim oenthreb oentreb armagh ardmacha ard macha bangor benchor bennchor.
Some letters of saint bernard, abbot of clairvaux by st. For indeed, god deserves to be loved very much, yea, boundlessly, because. Monsignor charles pope is the pastor of holy comforterst. Saint bernard of clairvaux, william of saint thierry, abbot of saint thierry, saint aelred of rievaulx 1983. Bernard rapidly made great spiritual progress under the guidance of his abbot st. Some letters of saint bernard, abbot of clairvaux documenta. This brief biography of saint bernard of clairvaux highlights the life of a great saint. Bernard of clairvaux sermons on the song of songs bernard of clairvaux ca. On the anniversary of the dedication of the monastery church at clairvaux, saint bernard spoke to the community to explain the meaning of the. His five brothers, two uncles, and some 30 young friends followed him into the monastery. Books by bernard of clairvaux author of on loving god. Bernard surveys the four types of love that christians experience as they grow in their relationship with god.
St bernards mother is the daughter of the lord who rules over montbard. At the same place he entered upon the studies of theology and holy scripture. A prolific writer of sermons, he was declared a doctor of the church in 1830. His devotion was centered on the infant jesus and the virgin mary. Born at fontaineslesdijon in burgundy 1090 into a family of the lower nobility, bernard was educated by the canons of st. In our opinion past researchers have generally failed to credit st bernard with the pivotal role he played in the planning, formation and promotion of the infant templar order. The cul ture of monastic mores with its committed relationships within a praying community gives experience a specifically monastic character. Almost every historian writing about the 11th and 12th centuries includes bernards name and accomplishments, both ecclesiastical and political.
The rule of the knights templar a powerful champion bernard of clairvaux. The paper examines the observations of st bernard on what is now known as. Bernard of clairvaux 10901153 may well represent the most important figure in templarism. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet langua ge source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Bernard of clairvaux 2 dedication to the illustrious lord haimeric, cardinal deacon of the roman church, and chancellor.
Saint bernard was a gifted and prolific writer of theological treatises, scriptural commentaries, letters, and many sermons. For further clarity one needs to look at his environment. Mediator and counsellor for several civil and ecclesiastical councils and for theological debates during seven years of. Bernard of clairvaux catholic church is located in northeast scottsdale, az at the base of the mcdowell mountains.
I unite with the church which by the hands of the priest, offers you your adorable son in the holy sacrifice. The mature and most active phase of bernards career occurred between 1 and 1145. Prange st bernard of clairvaux on loving god on loving god by st. By 1118 clairvaux was able to found its first daughter housethe first of some 70 cistercian monasteries bernard founded which in turn founded another 100 monasteries in bernards lifetime. In 1112, at the age of 23 years, saint bernard joins citeaux to become a monk there.
In these years both clairvaux and rome, the centre of gravity of medieval christendom, focussed upon bernard. It is intended as an attack against the cluniac order. Bernard of clairvaux has 123 books on goodreads with 6777 ratings. Though the tract broke new ground in the religious justification of violence by professed monks, bernard s typical. From the encyclopaedia britannica, 9th edition, vol. 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. Bernard, the third of a family of seven children, six of whom were sons, was educated with particular care, because, while yet unborn, a devout man had foretold his great destiny. A companion to bernard of clairvaux pdf free download. Bernard of clairvaux, and so high are the praises which must, onany just view of his character, be considered his due, that an eloquence. The son of a knight and vassal of the duke of burgundy who perished in the first.
Bernard of clairvaux pillar of the church britannica. A consolatory letter to the parents of geoffrey 168 xliv. Bernard of clairvaux primary author only author division. Dramatic expression and perfect use of chiaroscuro, the art of light and shadow effects, makes this painting a masterpiece. Life and works of saint bernard, abbot of clairvaux westminster. Mass schedule, directory, organizations and fundraising. The cistercian order was founded in 1098 by st robert of molesmes in order to return to the foundations of the benedictine rule, which was written in the 6th century by st. One has to appreciate a medieval figure whom martin luther and john calvin looked on with favor and, to a certain degree, approval. He joined the fifteenyearold monastery of citeaux in 11. The love of god, and spiritual friendship, multnomah pub 128 copy quote. Bernard, the third of a family of seven children, six of whom were sons, was educated with.
Stephen harding, and expected only to live in the service of god hidden and unknown. Bernard of clairvauxs most popular book is on loving god. Bernard, st, one of the most illustrious christian teachers and representatives of monasticism in the middle ages, was born at fontaines, near dijon, in burgundy, in 1091. Bernard of clairvaux is currently considered a single author. In 1128, bernard of clairvaux was just twentyeight years old when the council of troyes asked him to help create a rule for the templar order. Saint 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. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. As abbot of the cistercian monastery of clairvaux, which he founded, he was constantly involved in the political, religious, and philosophical issues of his time, in. Bernard of clairvauxs writings on violence and the sacred.
Saint bernard of clairvaux, cistercian monk and mystic, founder and abbot of the abbey of clairvaux and one of the most influential churchmen of his time. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. This bernard named claire vallee, or clairvaux, on the 25th of june, 1115, and the names of bernard and clairvaux thence became inseparable. Top 25 quotes by bernard of clairvaux of 108 az quotes. The twelve steps up the mountain of pride according to st. His parents were tescelin, lord of fontaines, and aleth of montbard, both belonging to the highest nobility of burgundy. He comes from a burgundian aristocratic family that owns land in the regions of montbard, alise st reine and dijon. In the year 1111, at the age of 20, bernard left his home to join the monastic community of citeaux. Bernard of clairvauxtheologian, mystic, philosopher, preacher, b. Reprinted with permission from monsignor charles pope. In 1115 he became the founding abbot of clairvaux abbey, whence his name, bernard of clairvaux.
Under the care of his pious parents he was sent at an early age to a college at chatillon, where he was conspicuous for his remarkable piety and spirit of recollection. As i cannot this day enjoy the happiness of assisting at the holy mysteries, o my god, i transport myself in spirit at the foot of your altar. Bernard, called abbot of clairvaux, wisheth long life in the lord and death in the lord. A parish of the diocese of phoenix, we are a vibrant, growing community and would love to have you join us. I will pass on to matters greater in themselves, yet seeming smaller because they are more usual. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source. Names of irish persons and places form used in this form used by volume. Under the care of his pious parents he was sent at an early age to a college at chatillon, where he was conspicuous for his remarkable piety and spirit of. Available formats pdf please select a format to send.
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