to thee I come, The Weekly Edition in English is published for the US by: The Cathedral Foundation L'Osservatore Romano English Edition 320 Cathedral St. Baltimore, MD 21201 Subscriptions: (410) 547-5315 Fax: (410) 332-1069 lormail@catholicreview.org, EWTN | 5817 Old Leeds Rd. Alas, how poor, how naked, wilt Thou be! O bitter death and cruel! The saint celebrated on August 20 is one of the Churchs most devoted sons of Mary. for there is never full knowledge without perfect love., It was love that motivated His self-emptying, O have they Thy sweet Face despised, my own? What you write has no savour for me unless I have read Jesus in it" (In Canticum Sermones XV, 6: PL 183, 847). Ah, if my heart, dear love, be made like Thine O will it not be pierced with darts divine, the sweet reproach of love that thrills through Thine? To search for a particular item on our website, please use the search box below: CatholicPrayerCards.org was recently featured on EWTN's "At Home with Jim & Joy" TV show. Born in 1090, at Fontaines, near Dijon. and with you we pray: Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, Select it and click on the button to choose it. This excerpt on meditation on the mysteries of the rosary comes from a homily by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (Sermo de Aquaeductu: Opera Omnia, Edit. His feast day is Aug. 20. 3 Day Miracle Prayer to the Holy Spirit. To the many Epistolae of this period must be added numerous Sermones, as well as Sententiae and Tractatus. O let me hide in Thee! O God, by whose grace your servant Bernard of Clairvaux, kindled with the flame of your love, became a burning and a shining light in your Church: Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit of love and discipline, and walk before you as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy . Entering your story is easy to do. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) was a French abbot, confessor, saint, and Doctor of the Church. He founded several women's monasteries and was the protagonist of a lively correspondence with Peter the Venerable, Abbot of Cluny, of whom I spoke last Wednesday. recommend us to him, 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. Jesus alone Bernard insists in the face of the complex dialectical reasoning of his time Jesus alone is "honey in the mouth, song to the ear, jubilation in the heart (mel in ore, in aure melos, in corde iubilum)". My God, what great stupendous charity Both good and bad are welcomed here by Thee! At the General Audience on Wednesday, 21 October [2009] in St Peter's Square, the Holy Father commented on St Bernard of Clairvaux, one of the most important theologians of the Middle Ages. PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT (Monday Devotion to the Holy Spirit) Come, Holy Spirit, fill my heart with Your holy gifts. . was left unaided. The man who is wise, therefore, With what sweet love Thou languishedst for me! Chase the dark night of sin away, Featuring Collections of Catholic Prayers for everyone who needs it anytime. Rev. It is in this way that we learn to know him ever better, to love him and to follow him more and more. Available! or loves it without understanding it. You have come to us . say that he has ever asked in vain., *from The Woman in Orbit and other sources. buried at Clarivaux, this saints earthly remains were moved to Troyes Saint Bernard wrote the lovely prayer to Our Lady called the Memorare, which begins, "Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary . he makes himself scholar to a fool., Let us not imagine that we obscure the glory of the Son He earned his doctorate in Canon Law from the Pontifical Gregorian University and is currently Associate Professor of Philosophy at SUNY Erie College. Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts, Thou fount of life, thou Light of men, From the best bliss that earth imparts We turn unfilled to Thee again. Here are some passages from Pope John Paul II: Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, 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. O, set my heart on fire, dear Love, from Thee, And burn it in the flame that burns in Thee. Bernard became well known as an arbitrator and counselor. Sweet Father of the poor! Help us continue to bring the Gospel to people everywhere through uplifting and transformative Catholic news, stories, spirituality, and more. His five brothers, two uncles, and some 30 young friends followed him into the monastery. In the extenuating battles between Nominalists and Realists two philosophical currents of the time the Abbot of Clairvaux never tired of repeating that only one name counts, that of Jesus of Nazareth. Prayer For Daily Neglects Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Sacred Heart of Jesus, with all its love, all its sufferings and all its merit NEW VERSION: I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. May your integrity compensate with him Despise me not, O Love; I long for Thee; Contemn me not, unworthy though I be; But now that death is fast approaching Thee, Incline Thy Head, my Love, my Love, to me, To these poor arms, and let it rest on me! Thou knowest whyin pity bear with me, And overlook the shame that covers me! 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We asked St. Bernard to be the patron of our house and bless our time together. As from 1130, Bernard began to concern himself with many serious matters of the Holy See and of the Church. Ah, with what loving care Thou keepest me Enfolded in Thine arms, lest I should be, By death of sin, a moment torn from Thee! O take my heart, Thou Loved One; let it be Transfixed with those dear wounds for love of Thee, O wound it, Jesus, with pure love of Thee; And let it so be crucified with Thee, that it may be forever joined to Thee. May you obtain the grace for us to go . And thirst our souls from Thee to fill. Thanks to their partnership in our mission, we reachmore than 20 million unique users per month! Dear Breast of most sweet Jesus, mine would be All Thine in its entire conformity; Absolve it from all sin, and set it free, That it may burn with ardent charity, And never, never cease to think on Thee. O sacred Heart, beloved most tenderly, Cleanse Thou my own; more worthy let it be, All hardened as it is with vanity; O make it tender, loving, fearing Thee, And all its icy coldness drive from me. On another front Bernard combated the heresy of the Cathars, who despised matter and the human body and consequently despised the Creator. In the meantime the community of Clairvaux became ever more numerous and its foundations multiplied. "In danger, in distress, in uncertainty", he says, "think of Mary, call upon Mary. Title: Intimacy in Prayer: St. Bernard of Clairvaux. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, hear us, O Lord. Bernard, the third of a family of seven children, six of whom were sons, was educated with particular care, because . the reservoir retains the water till it is filled, Hail, sweetest Heart, my heart saluteth Thee! by the great praise we lavish on the Mother; St. Bernard of Clairvaux, (born 1090, probably Fontaine-les-Dijon, near Dijon, Burgundy [France]died August 20, 1153, Clairvaux, Champagne; canonized January 18, 1174; feast day August 20), Cistercian monk and mystic, founder and abbot of the abbey of Clairvaux and one of the most influential churchmen of his time. O Mother of the Word Incarnate! And may the fire divine consuming Thee Burn in my heart where it lies hid in Thee, Without a fear reposing peacefully! as so often happens when one begins to do Gods work. A sinner, paying for his crimes but recognizes your divinity and begs for mercy and forgiveness and asks: Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. All rights reserved. In a homily on the birth of Mary, Bernard compares Mary to an aqueduct which floods the earth with grace. Hail, bleeding Head of Jesus, hail to Thee! . How didst Thou all Thyself exhaust for me! Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. FAQs. to teach us in order to make us like unto Himself., If anyone makes himself his own master in the spiritual life, PRAYER FOR THE CONVERSION OF YOUR FAMILY In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. The saint celebrated on August 20 is one of the Church's most devoted sons of Mary. Say 1: Our Father Say 1: Hail Mary Say 1: Glory Be St. Bernard of Clairvaux Novena Day 2. Can it be Thou darest so to enter greedily Into that cell divine? August 20, 2019. . Join in praying the St. Bernard of Clairvaux Novena. From the best bliss that earth imparts Pray Unceasingly! Amen. He is honored as a founder of the . CREATIVE. May the One who thanks to you came down to share our infirmity and wretchedness with mouth open to the wind, Lord, I worship Thee, Fatigued with combat, steeped in misery; Whose sacred Hands, outstretched in agony, All pierced and dislocated on the Tree, Are fastened to the wood of infamy. Neither fear nor self-interest can convert the soul. St Bernard of Clairvaux once wrote, "Mary, the whole world awaits your reply". In Thy sweet Side, my Love, O bury me! Our Mediatrix and Advocate. HeroPrayer St. Bernard of Clairvaux takes us back to the early 12th Century. 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. His love poem to Jesus says: "With my mouth I touch and worship Thee, With all the strength I have I cling to Thee, With all my love I plunge my heart in Thee, My very life-blood would I draw from . Click the link below! O Jesus, what Thy love hath been for me! O Virgin of virgins, my Mother, "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. Bernard blessed the child with the sign of the cross and prayed over him, then, giving him back to his mother completely restored. When in the hour of death Thou callest me, O Love of loves, may my soul enter Thee; May my last breath, O Jesus fly to Thee; So no fierce beast may drive my heart from Thee, But in Thy Side may it remain with Thee! Prayer of Saint Bernard. St. Expedite Novena Prayer. St Bernard of Clairvaux, the teacher who teaches us how to love Our Mother Mary, pray for us! one God, for ever and ever. Collect of the Day: Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, 1153. for the fault of our corruption; Click the button and find the first one on your computer. Behold, O Jesus, how for love of Thee, With all my soul I trembling cling to Thee, And Thy dear Knees embrace. if he knows the truth without loving it Cathedral when the abbey was seized by the atheistic French government. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. What pain and torment was that love to Thee! Verily The hidden spring of mercy lies in Thee, The source of honeyed sweetness dwells in Thee, The fountain of redemption flows from Thee, The secret well of love that cleanses me. 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. O Love! II super Missus est,17: PL 183, 70-71). by which he is tempted Dear Lady, 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. inhaling draughts of air Great! Series: Classic Wisdom Collection. May your great charity cover the multitude of our sins; His great and intense devotion was to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. and may your humility, which is pleasing to God, 6. O my Beloved, open unto me, That I may pass and lose myself in Thee. whoever loves you honors God; If she sustains you, you will not stumble; if she protects you, you have nothing to fear; if she guides you, you will never flag; if she is favourable to you, you will attain your goal" (Hom. 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. 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. See with what large desire it thirsts for Thee! Well raised and pious, young Bernard very early on showed a strong devotion to Our Lady. Thus firmly established, let us begin to contemplate, to see what he is saying to us and what reply we ought to make to him. greed binds the selfish man, With trembling love and feat I worship Thee; I kiss the grievous nails which entered Thee, And think on those dire wounds which tortured Thee, And, grieving, lift my weeping eyes to Thee, Transfixed and dying all for love of me! Roman Catholic books currently published by Catholic Vitality Publications: -the amazing true story of the life of Rodrigo Diaz, El Cid! Bernard led a very austere life, dedicating every ounce of his energy to prayer and fasting. . 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. Our Lady has 117 titles. Our Mediatrix and Advocate Worthy of mention is a quite unusual book that he completed in this same period, in 1145, when Bernardo Pignatelli, a pupil of his, was elected Pope with the name of Eugene III. Ah, may the counsel that I learn from Thee All imperfection purify in me! His father Tescelin was the . Not forced, but, O my God! In that sweet furnace let me live for Thee, Nor let the sleep of sloth encumber me; O let me sing to Thee and weep to Thee, Adore, and magnify, and honor Thee, And always take my full delight in Thee. Saint Bernard had been a monk at Citeaux Abbey, which had been formed under Battles - Honor - Miracles! can make us treat gifts Amen. Thank you! Find all the Catholic prayers for your needs today. In looking at the discipline of other monasteries, Bernard firmly recalled the need for a sober and measured life, at table as in clothing and monastic buildings, and recommended the support and care of the poor. 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 Thee to fill. to be subject to parents, To him Mary was She selected this title at Fatima: "I am the Lady of the Rosary." St. Francis de Sales said the greatest method of praying IS- Pray the Rosary. O Heart of Love, who vanquished is by Thee Knows nothing, but beside himself must be; No bounds are set to that sweet liberty, No moderation,he must fly to Thee, Or die he must of many deaths for Thee. placed all his churches under the special protection of Mary. Thanks to their partnership in our mission, we reachmore than 20 million unique users per month! St. Bernard of Clairvaux has gifted the Church with many insights into Marian devotion. It speaks about Hell (gehena). Gracious One, I come quietly to your door needing to receive from your hands the nourishment that gives life. St. Bernard of Clairvaux - Aglow with Love for Mary - He managed to iname whomever came close to him with the same love for God and Mary. O venerable Breast, I worship Thee; O dwelling-place of love, I fly to Thee, With trembling touch adore and worship Thee. 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. At the General Audience on Wednesday, 21 October [2009] in St Peter's Square, the Holy Father commented on St Bernard of Clairvaux, one of the most important theologians of the Middle Ages. The music chant used within this prayer is an excerpt from "Missa pro defunctis - VI. St. Bernard was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and advised the following: In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon Mary. Bernard of Clairvaux. Help me to live Jesus Gospel more fully. 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. When the Crusade failed, St. Bernard attributed the failure to the sins of the Crusaders. rob our Benefactor of His due glory., Let your prayer for temporal blessings It is not for nothing that a century and a half after Bernard's death, Dante Alighieri, in the last canticle of the Divine Comedy,was to put on the lips of the Doctor Mellifluus the sublime prayer to Mary: "Virgin Mother, daughter of your own Son, / humble and exalted more than any creature, / fixed term of the eternal counsel" (Paradise XXXIII, VV. 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. He was a beacon of spiritual light that illuminated all of western Europe during the XII century. Thy Presence I Believe; O come to me! event is believed to have occurred in 1115, and not 1114, as shown in the Marian Today there are many in the Church who act like canals, He made the most of this time to review definitively the whole collection of his Letters, Sermons and Treatises. Pride only, the chief of all iniquities, There he founded Clairvaux Abbey and was appointed its Abbot. O make my breast a precious home for thee, A furnace of sweet love and purity, A well of holy grief and piety; Deny my will, conform it unto Thee, That grace abundant may be mine in Thee. This commemorative feast was established by Pope Saint Pius V . Pope Benedict XVI. Pelayo's resistance initiated the nearly 800-year-long Reconquista to take back his country from the ruthless invader who had conquered his homeland and sought to erase his culture and his faith. These reflections, characteristic of a person in love with Jesus and Mary as was Bernard, are still a salutary stimulus not only to theologians but to all believers. O blessed Lady, you found grace, brought forth the Life, and became the Mother of Salvation. to the Most Blessed Virgin Mary known as The Memorare. . Prayer card illustration featuring Saint Bernard . Saint Bernard (of Clairvaux), William (of Saint-Thierry, Abbot of Saint-Thierry), Saint Aelred (of Rievaulx) (1983). In DantesDivine Comedy, St. Bernard helps guide Dante through Paradiso. his glory and beatitude: O sinner as I am, I come to Thee; My very vitals throb and call for Thee; O Love, sweet love, draw hither unto me! Bernard of Clairvaux, O. Cist. The canal simultaneously pours out what it receives; They may change the appearance, perhaps even the conduct, but never the object of supreme desire they are in a flame, It is said that the great Saint Bernard of Clairvaux was his 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. the great mediator. Clairvaux, in the diocese of Langres, in honor of the Blessed Virgin. 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! This May you obtain the grace for us to go to the Son. At 19, when his mother died, St Bernard decided to join the Cistercian Order. Please help us continue to bring high quality books to our readers at the lowest possible price! 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. O wondrous grace! I believe Miraculous Novena Prayer to St. Jude Thaddeus: O Holy St. Jude! a restored rule of Saint Benedict, when he left to found a new abbey. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Much recommended by the holy Priest J.M. It appears in the Roman Office of Readings for the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on September 15. Have You Visited This Shrine? Although St Bernard preferred solitude, he was in constant demand by others. Vianney, A solemn act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary(Venerable Pope Pius XII), Act of Consecration of the human race to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Source: Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th Century Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers of the Middle Ages, edited by J. Manning Potts, 1954. 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