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Send us Fan MailA Taster Episode from my "History of The Christian Church Podcast".  2000 years of Christian thought told through the ideas of its greatest thinkers....This is my latest episode: No 37. Episode,  Season 3 - The Medieval Church - Episode 9.Welcome:What happens when the church becomes too clever? What happens when faith is no longer something to be lived, but something to be analysed? That is the world we stepped into with Peter Abelard in our last episode. But not everyone welcomed that change, because, amid that rising tide of intellectual confidence, another voice began to speak. His name was Bernard of Clairvaux. And these two worldviews would collide. The world of the philosopher…. and the world of the monk. Their conflict would not just shape their own lives, but it would shape the direction of medieval theology itself. And this still matters because, at its core, this is not just a story about the twelfth century. It is a story about every generation of the church. So, join me in today's episode…. As we step into the life, the passion, and the fierce convictions of Bernard of Clairvaux.The man who stood against the rising tide of intellectualism and called the church back to what, well, maybe to the heart of the Christian faith.For a complete list of sources and references used in the production of this episode, please visit my FREE Patreon page.Support the showThis podcast is not associated with the Bible Project YouTube channel or any other associated podcasts that use the name 'Bible Project'. It is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest...

What if sustainable leadership begins not with strategy but with fullness? In this episode, Gem Fadling reflects on Bernard of Clairvaux’s image of the reservoir and contrasts it with the canal model of leadership. Looking at the example of Jesus, who often withdrew to pray despite growing demands, this conversation invites leaders to rediscover depth, overflow, and spiritual sustainability. If you desire influence without burnout, this episode offers both inspiration and practical next steps. _________________________________________ Connect with Gem on Instagram and learn more on the Unhurried Living website and her new book, Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

“Medieval psychology” might sound nearly a millennium out of date, irrelevant to modern science, with its reassurances of cognitive data and peer-reviewed studies. But we often say that Shakespeare's 400-year old plays communicate the human condition, and that wouldn't be possible if the Bard didn't have a deep understanding of what makes our minds tick. Rewind the clock just 200 years further and you'll find, with the help of a Middle English glossary, that the autobiographical writings of Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe—not to mention Chaucer—seem achingly familiar in their yearning, their humor, and their determination. We're not so different, mentally, from our forebears, and beyond literature, medieval writings on morality and psychology have a lot to offer us. But since cracking open a vellum manuscript to read cramped Latin text is beyond most of us, historian Peter Jones can be our guide in his new book, Self-Help from the Middle Ages. And the starting point for much medieval guidance on living a better life is quite familiar: the Seven Deadly Sins, which were less a catalog of forbidden behaviors than a path to self-knowledge. Just ask Dante. Go beyond the episode:Peter Jones's Self-Help from the Middle Ages: What the Seven Deadly Sins Can Teach Us About LivingFor more about medieval women's religious experience of food, you can't do better than Caroline Walker Bynum's Holy Feast and Holy FastGuillaume de Deguileville's The Pilgrimage of Human Life, in scanned manuscript or translationBernard of Clairvaux's The Steps of Humility and Pride Thomas Aquinas's works are available online in a free side-by-side translationDon't sleep on the early Christian mystics: Julian of Norwich, Margery Kempe, and Catherine of Siena Tune in every (other) week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek and sponsored by the Phi Beta Kappa Society.Subscribe: iTunes/Apple • Amazon • Google • Acast • PandoraHave suggestions for projects you'd like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 32, we continue with St. Bernard of Clairvaux's On Loving God and reflect on the healing of love in God. Bernard teaches that the soul can be so purified by grace that even love of self is no longer anxious or self-seeking, but rightly ordered in God. In light of the Holy Rule of St. Benedict, this episode explores how humility, obedience, prayer and perseverance make room for this hidden restoration. The post BW32 – Love Returned in God – The Rule of St. Benedict for Daily Life with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

In Episode 31, we continue with St. Bernard of Clairvaux's On Loving God and reflect on the purification of love. Bernard teaches that the soul can be led by grace from loving God for His gifts to loving Him for who He is. In light of the Holy Rule of St. Benedict, this episode explores how prayer, obedience, stability and perseverance form a quieter, steadier and more faithful love. The post BW31 – Loving God for God's Sake – The Rule of St. Benedict for Daily Life with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 30 reflects on St. Bernard of Clairvaux's teaching that love often begins in need. With the wisdom of St. Benedict's Rule, we see how grace gently purifies the heart and leads it toward deeper love of God. The post BW30 – Love in Its Beginning – The Rule of St. Benedict for Daily Life with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

St Bernard of Clairvaux teaches that the love of God begins in need but matures into communion. Through prayer, the heart learns to rest in God who is Love. The post BW29 – On Loving God – The Rule of St. Benedict for Daily Life with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Nearly 30 anti-popes have risen across two millennia of Church history. In times of deepest confusion, even saints found themselves on opposing sides. St. Catherine of Siena confronted cardinals backing a false pope. St. Vincent Ferrer supported the wrong claimant during the Western Schism. St. Bernard of Clairvaux rallied kings against a rival. None remained silent.Dr. Ed Mazza joins to walk through these battles from his book Saints Versus Anti-Popes, drawing the line from medieval crises to the present. The question now is not whether a pope can be a bad man, history is full of them. The question is whether a pope can formally teach heresy while exercising his authority. No saint or major theologian ever taught that.The discussion moves through Marian apparitions at Akita, the warnings of Malachi Martin, and the possibility of apostasy "at the top." But the conclusion is not despair. The Church has survived anti-popes, schisms, and centuries of confusion. She will survive this. The book is now available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GP6MSSKV/ref=sr_1_3HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pour vous abonner, sans pub et avec les bonushttps://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-tavkjvmo 6/6 - Saint Bernard, l'art CistercienAu XIIᵉ siècle, l'Europe connaît une phase d'expansion spectaculaire : défrichements, croissance agricole, enrichissement des seigneuries, multiplication des chantiers religieux. L'art sacré brille de mille feux : or, gemmes, vitraux colorés, sculptures foisonnantes. La splendeur est perçue comme le langage naturel du divin.Et pourtant, au cœur de ce monde fasciné par l'éclat, un mouvement choisit l'austérité.Avec saint Bernard de Clairvaux, l'ordre de Cîteaux impose des règles radicales : pas de décor superflu, pas de vitraux colorés, pas de sculpture envahissante. La pierre devient nue. La lumière se fait blanche. L'architecture se met au service d'une exigence morale.Pourquoi cette rupture ? Était-ce un rejet du monde, une simple préférence esthétique, ou une redéfinition profonde de la beauté et du sacré ?Dans cet épisode, nous explorons la naissance de l'art cistercien à travers l'analyse de Georges Duby. Nous plongeons dans la société féodale, la culture de la fête aristocratique, la logique du don et du rachat, pour comprendre comment Bernard a déplacé le sens de l'éclat : de la richesse visible à la lumière intérieure.Une enquête au cœur du XIIᵉ siècle, entre croissance économique, réforme spirituelle et révolution architecturale. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Pour vous abonner, sans pub et avec les bonushttps://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-tavkjvmo 5/6 - Saint Bernard, l'art CistercienAu XIIᵉ siècle, l'Europe connaît une phase d'expansion spectaculaire : défrichements, croissance agricole, enrichissement des seigneuries, multiplication des chantiers religieux. L'art sacré brille de mille feux : or, gemmes, vitraux colorés, sculptures foisonnantes. La splendeur est perçue comme le langage naturel du divin.Et pourtant, au cœur de ce monde fasciné par l'éclat, un mouvement choisit l'austérité.Avec saint Bernard de Clairvaux, l'ordre de Cîteaux impose des règles radicales : pas de décor superflu, pas de vitraux colorés, pas de sculpture envahissante. La pierre devient nue. La lumière se fait blanche. L'architecture se met au service d'une exigence morale.Pourquoi cette rupture ? Était-ce un rejet du monde, une simple préférence esthétique, ou une redéfinition profonde de la beauté et du sacré ?Dans cet épisode, nous explorons la naissance de l'art cistercien à travers l'analyse de Georges Duby. Nous plongeons dans la société féodale, la culture de la fête aristocratique, la logique du don et du rachat, pour comprendre comment Bernard a déplacé le sens de l'éclat : de la richesse visible à la lumière intérieure.Une enquête au cœur du XIIᵉ siècle, entre croissance économique, réforme spirituelle et révolution architecturale. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Pour vous abonner, sans pub et avec les bonushttps://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-tavkjvmo 4/6 - Saint Bernard, l'art CistercienAu XIIᵉ siècle, l'Europe connaît une phase d'expansion spectaculaire : défrichements, croissance agricole, enrichissement des seigneuries, multiplication des chantiers religieux. L'art sacré brille de mille feux : or, gemmes, vitraux colorés, sculptures foisonnantes. La splendeur est perçue comme le langage naturel du divin.Et pourtant, au cœur de ce monde fasciné par l'éclat, un mouvement choisit l'austérité.Avec saint Bernard de Clairvaux, l'ordre de Cîteaux impose des règles radicales : pas de décor superflu, pas de vitraux colorés, pas de sculpture envahissante. La pierre devient nue. La lumière se fait blanche. L'architecture se met au service d'une exigence morale.Pourquoi cette rupture ? Était-ce un rejet du monde, une simple préférence esthétique, ou une redéfinition profonde de la beauté et du sacré ?Dans cet épisode, nous explorons la naissance de l'art cistercien à travers l'analyse de Georges Duby. Nous plongeons dans la société féodale, la culture de la fête aristocratique, la logique du don et du rachat, pour comprendre comment Bernard a déplacé le sens de l'éclat : de la richesse visible à la lumière intérieure.Une enquête au cœur du XIIᵉ siècle, entre croissance économique, réforme spirituelle et révolution architecturale. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss what St. Bernard of Clairvaux can teach us about Lent. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer for Help from Jesus Lord, in every need let me come to You with humble trust saying, “Jesus, help me.”In all my doubts, perplexities, and temptations, Jesus, help me.In hours of loneliness, weariness, and trials, Jesus, help me.In the failure of my plans and hopes; in disappointments, troubles, and sorrows, Jesus, help me.When others fail me and Your grace alone can assist me, help me.When I throw myself on Your tender love as a father and savior, Jesus, help me.When my heart is cast down by failure at seeing no good come from my efforts, Jesus, help me.When I feel impatient and my cross irritates me, Jesus, help me.When I am ill and my head and hands cannot work and I am lonely, Jesus, help me.Always, always, in spite of weakness, falls, and shortcomings of every kind, Jesus, help me and never forsake me.Amen. ***** Fr. Columba Jordan is online at ascensionpress.com. Dr. John Pepino is online at instituteofcatholicculture.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pour vous abonner, sans pub et avec les bonushttps://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-tavkjvmo 3/6 - Saint Bernard, l'art CistercienAu XIIᵉ siècle, l'Europe connaît une phase d'expansion spectaculaire : défrichements, croissance agricole, enrichissement des seigneuries, multiplication des chantiers religieux. L'art sacré brille de mille feux : or, gemmes, vitraux colorés, sculptures foisonnantes. La splendeur est perçue comme le langage naturel du divin.Et pourtant, au cœur de ce monde fasciné par l'éclat, un mouvement choisit l'austérité.Avec saint Bernard de Clairvaux, l'ordre de Cîteaux impose des règles radicales : pas de décor superflu, pas de vitraux colorés, pas de sculpture envahissante. La pierre devient nue. La lumière se fait blanche. L'architecture se met au service d'une exigence morale.Pourquoi cette rupture ? Était-ce un rejet du monde, une simple préférence esthétique, ou une redéfinition profonde de la beauté et du sacré ?Dans cet épisode, nous explorons la naissance de l'art cistercien à travers l'analyse de Georges Duby. Nous plongeons dans la société féodale, la culture de la fête aristocratique, la logique du don et du rachat, pour comprendre comment Bernard a déplacé le sens de l'éclat : de la richesse visible à la lumière intérieure.Une enquête au cœur du XIIᵉ siècle, entre croissance économique, réforme spirituelle et révolution architecturale. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Pour vous abonner, sans pub et avec les bonushttps://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-tavkjvmo 2/6 - Saint Bernard, l'art CistercienAu XIIᵉ siècle, l'Europe connaît une phase d'expansion spectaculaire : défrichements, croissance agricole, enrichissement des seigneuries, multiplication des chantiers religieux. L'art sacré brille de mille feux : or, gemmes, vitraux colorés, sculptures foisonnantes. La splendeur est perçue comme le langage naturel du divin.Et pourtant, au cœur de ce monde fasciné par l'éclat, un mouvement choisit l'austérité.Avec saint Bernard de Clairvaux, l'ordre de Cîteaux impose des règles radicales : pas de décor superflu, pas de vitraux colorés, pas de sculpture envahissante. La pierre devient nue. La lumière se fait blanche. L'architecture se met au service d'une exigence morale.Pourquoi cette rupture ? Était-ce un rejet du monde, une simple préférence esthétique, ou une redéfinition profonde de la beauté et du sacré ?Dans cet épisode, nous explorons la naissance de l'art cistercien à travers l'analyse de Georges Duby. Nous plongeons dans la société féodale, la culture de la fête aristocratique, la logique du don et du rachat, pour comprendre comment Bernard a déplacé le sens de l'éclat : de la richesse visible à la lumière intérieure.Une enquête au cœur du XIIᵉ siècle, entre croissance économique, réforme spirituelle et révolution architecturale. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Pour vous abonner, sans pub et avec les bonushttps://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-tavkjvmo 1/6 - Saint Bernard, l'art CistercienAu XIIᵉ siècle, l'Europe connaît une phase d'expansion spectaculaire : défrichements, croissance agricole, enrichissement des seigneuries, multiplication des chantiers religieux. L'art sacré brille de mille feux : or, gemmes, vitraux colorés, sculptures foisonnantes. La splendeur est perçue comme le langage naturel du divin.Et pourtant, au cœur de ce monde fasciné par l'éclat, un mouvement choisit l'austérité.Avec saint Bernard de Clairvaux, l'ordre de Cîteaux impose des règles radicales : pas de décor superflu, pas de vitraux colorés, pas de sculpture envahissante. La pierre devient nue. La lumière se fait blanche. L'architecture se met au service d'une exigence morale.Pourquoi cette rupture ? Était-ce un rejet du monde, une simple préférence esthétique, ou une redéfinition profonde de la beauté et du sacré ?Dans cet épisode, nous explorons la naissance de l'art cistercien à travers l'analyse de Georges Duby. Nous plongeons dans la société féodale, la culture de la fête aristocratique, la logique du don et du rachat, pour comprendre comment Bernard a déplacé le sens de l'éclat : de la richesse visible à la lumière intérieure.Une enquête au cœur du XIIᵉ siècle, entre croissance économique, réforme spirituelle et révolution architecturale. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Curiosity can be the opposite of self-centeredness—but only when it's paired with respect, trust, and appropriate vulnerability. In this episode, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks unpack the difference between “healthy and holy curiosity” and being “nebby” (nosy), and why that line matters in friendships, marriage, and sales. They also connect it to the life of faith: softening the heart so communion becomes possible under God.Key IdeasCuriosity builds relationships when it's rooted in genuine care, not extraction or control.Vulnerability is required for intimacy, but it must match the level of trust that exists.“Nebby” curiosity (nosiness) seeks power or gossip—without shared vulnerability or mutual goodwill.A curious, kind stance toward yourself (and your “parts”) can reduce contempt and grow calm, compassion, and communion.In sales, curiosity becomes a “cheat code” when it serves the person—not the commission—and when it respects boundaries.Links & References (official/source only) Judith Glaser / CreatingWE Institute (Transformational conversation article):https://creatingwe.com/news-blogs/articles-blogs/shifting-to-transformational-conversation-for-best-resultsIFS Institute (Internal Family Systems):https://ifs-institute.com/St. Bernard of Clairvaux (Steps of Humility and Pride – publisher preview PDF):https://tanbooks.com/content/3318_Preview.pdfCTA: If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend. Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.com .Tags (comma-separated)Father and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, curiosity, vulnerability, trust, relationship building, communion, intimacy, selfishness, self-centeredness, kindness, compassion, calm, confidence, courage, connectedness, internal family systems, IFS, Judith Glaser, transformational conversation, Conversational Intelligence, nebby, nosy, Pittsburgh, gossip, pride, humility, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, hard of heart, Jesus, sales, ethical sales, sales training, servant leadership, boundaries, trustworthiness, manipulation, integrity

Tolstoy hardly ends the novel with the revelation imparted to Andrei. Instead, it continues for another 1000 pages, in substantial part, exploring the triviality so paramount to those without such vision. The story moves back to earth to focus on the historic disgrace for Alexandr and Francis. It is entirely the opposite for Napoleon, who came out on top of The Battle of Three Emperors.  Yet the bravado with which men enter a fight for those like Bonaparte, has lost some of the luster.So many of us can be brought to both planes by the right presentation – either recognizing the responsibility of answering a call to arms; or appreciating the Sublime. Tolstoy is presenting this contrast as one of the great humanists, who wrote his masterpiece 60 years after Austerlitz.The segue of Nicholas taking on his futile mission with such fervor after Andrei takes in the infinite sky, highlights how vulnerable we are to mindsets of emperor worship and patriotic devotion – more so at younger ages without the experience of war. Just before the battle, Andrei was imagining, ”this will be the battle that makes me.” He is thinking of how the Battle of Toulon, in 1793, was a springboard for Napoleon. Tolstoy is showing how common it is for decent men to reach the point they will sacrifice their lives for military glory.The point of this episode is to appreciate how easy a man can pulled into that mindset; and it is one of the great lessons of War & Peace.This episode brings you through a few examples of such calls, in fiction and history.What often comes to mind for the American audience is the speech in Braveheart – iconic fiction based on the historic Battle of Stirling Bridge (1297), written by Randall Wallace & Mel Gibson and naturally delivered by Mel. Napoleon assuredly had the knack of attracting men to risk their lives for his vision and also referenced is one of his inspirational appeals that came shortly after the Battle of Lodi in 1796:“To you, soldiers, will belong the immortal honor of redeeming the fairest portion of Europe. The French people, free and respected by the whole world, shall give to Europe a glorious peace, which shall indemnify it for all the sacrifices which it has borne the last six years. Then, by your own firesides you shall repose and your fellow citizens, when they point out any one of you, shall say: ‘He belonged to the army of Italy that fought in the Italian campaign!'”The last reference is to a speech attributed to St. Bernard, an abbot from Clairvaux, France, in the 1100s, where he motivated the Knights of the Second Crusade in a Palm Sunday speech:“Christian warriors, He who gave His life for you, today demands yours in return. These are struggles worthy of you, combats in which it is glorious to conquer and advantageous to die. Illustrious knights, generous defenders of the Cross, remember your fathers, who conquered Jerusalem, and whose names are inscribed in Heaven. Abandon the things that perish, to gather unfading palms and conquer a Kingdom that has no end.”These are appeals to a sense of manhood and patriotism, and once again it is the spirit Andrei relinquishes. He is now is given a more ideal, godly and transcendent point of view.   

Friends of the Rosary,Saints are like anyone else, despite how we consider them as spiritual heroes preserved from our day-to-day activities. They struggled with the same things we do, and loved the same things we do. They are not simply models to be admired.There are saints in ordinary life, in art and poetry, in motherhood, psychology, and even politics. There is a huge diversity. Each one uniquely reflects some aspect of the divine reality.The only difference is that they were smart enough to understand that what finally matters is having a holy life by being the person that God wants us to be.Above all, the saints are friends of God.And we can find a saint who is like every one of us.Léon Bloy wrote, "There is only one sadness, and that is not to be saints."Let's keep in mind that only people in heaven will be saints.Bishop Barron wrote about the diversity of saints:"There is Thomas Aquinas, the towering intellectual, and there is the Curé d'Ars, who barely made it through the seminary. There is Vincent de Paul, a saint in the city, and there is Antony, who found sanctity in the harshness and loneliness of the desert. There is Bernard, kneeling on the hard stones of Clairvaux in penance for sins, and there is Hildegard of Bingen, singing and throwing flowers, madly in love with God. There is Peter, the hard-nosed and no-nonsense fisherman, and there is Edith Stein, secretary to Edmund Husserl and colleague to Martin Heidegger, one of the most famous philosophers of the twentieth century. There is Joan of Arc leading armies, and there is Francis of Assisi channeling peace. There is the irascible Jerome and the almost too sweet Thérèse of Lisieux. There is Catherine of Siena, who stood up to popes, and Celestine V, who only reluctantly became pope. There is the grave and serious Bruno, and there is Philip Neri, whose spirituality was based on laughter."Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠January 15, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET 

Denis Olivennes « Dictionnaire amoureux des Juifs de France » (Plon)Dans ce " Dictionnaire amoureux ", à l'encontre des idées complaisamment entretenues, Denis Olivennes révèle tout ce que la France a apporté aux Juifs de France et tout ce que ces Juifs ont apporté à notre histoire nationale.L'auteur montre comment les Juifs, présents sur le sol de France depuis deux mille ans, ont entretenu avec la Nation, et la Nation avec eux, des liens inouïs d'amitié réciproque. Mais il fait aussi le constat que ni les non-Juifs ni les Juifs ne se souviennent désormais de cet héritage fertile.Sont ici évoqués, à travers une panoplie de notices originales et souvent inattendues, les événements forts de l'Histoire (l'Affaire Dreyfus, la collaboration du régime de Vichy...) et les grandes figures qui furent juives, d'origine juives ou demi-juives : Nostradamus, Montaigne, Bergson, Proust, André Citroën... Et de grands personnages chrétiens qui les protégèrent : d'Abélard à Charles de Gaulle en passant par Bernard de Clairvaux ou Pascal, dans un pays qui a aussi admiré sans réserve Sarah Bernhardt, Barbara ou Gérard Oury, et confié le pouvoir à des hommes d'État comme Léon Blum, Georges Mandel ou Pierre Mendès France. À travers des artistes ou des penseurs comme André Maurois, Emmanuel Berl ou Raymond Aron par exemple, on voit comment s'est constitué le berceau de ce que les historiens ont nommé le franco-judaïsme.Musique : « On ne se guérit pas de son enfance » Jean FerratHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 24. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 23. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 22. Dezember.

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Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 21. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 20. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 19. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 18. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 17. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 16. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 15. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 14. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 13. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 12. Dezember.

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As articulated by the Medieval theologian and monk St. Bernard of Clairvaux

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From St Bernard of Clairvaux

Claude Buffet-Roger Bontems. Deux hommes guillotinés à sept minutes d'intervalle, au petit matin de l'automne 1972 dans la cour de la prison de la Santé à Paris. Dans l'histoire de la peine de mort, Buffet et Bontems ne sont pas les derniers exécutés en France mais leur cas marque un tournant. Un procès suivi minute après minute tant leurs crimes, une jeune infirmière et un gardien de prison égorgés, ont révulsé tout un pays.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Qu'a donc cette région de si particulier? Elle a donné son nom à la période du "jurassique", les paysages magnifiques y sont pour quelque chose aussi, c'est sûr, comme à La Frasnée ou sur la voie PLM. Mais aussi les personnes que nous y rencontrons : Marie et Anne du centre équestre Jura Sud, Laurence et Lilou à la crêperie Crêpes et Gourmandises à Pont-de-Poitte. Et puis, il y a aussi les discussions sur le comté, le fromage de la région, un des fromages les plus consommés en France.  Dans cet épisode, je vous parle donc des meilleurs moments que nous avons passés la semaine dernière pendant nos vacances à Saint-Maurice Crillat, tous près de Clairvaux-les-lacs, dans le Jura.  Pour continuer l'expérience au-delà du podcast, je vous invite à vous rendre sur www.onethinginafrenchday.com  

Friends of the Rosary, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux († 1153) successfully promoted devotion to the Guardian Angels, a feast and a form of piety we celebrated yesterday.For this saint, the Holy Angels were a proof "that heaven denies us nothing that assists us." "These celestial spirits have been placed at our sides to protect us, instruct us, and guide us," he said.Another great saint, Basil the Great († 378), taught, "each and every member of the faithful has a Guardian Angel to protect, guard, and guide them through life."Today, the first Friday of the month, we celebrate our devotion to the Sacred Heart by attending Mass and receiving Holy Communion in a state of grace.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠October 3, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Adalgott; he was a monk in the Benedictine Monastery of Clairvaux, where St. Bernard trained his successors; he was appointed the abbot of the Benedictines in Dissentis, where he became known for his care of the sick and poor; when Adalgott was named bishop of Chur, he conducted an apostolate for the suffering of the region, founding a hospital in 1150; he died in 1165 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/3/25 Gospel: Luke 10:13-16

Friends of the Rosary,Today, October 2, the Church celebrates the Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels.Today's feast appeared in Spain during the sixteenth century as an invitation to pray to our guardian angels, and it was extended to the universal Church one century later.It's a truth of our faith that the moment of conception, when the soul is infused, a personal guardian angel is assigned to each person, with the mission of watching over him and helping to attain salvation.This protection continues throughout our earthly life. The guardian angel accompanies our soul to purgatory or heaven, and becomes our coheir in the heavenly kingdom.Guardian angels are servants and messengers from God — "Angel" in Greek means messenger.These spirits guide us to heaven only if we desire it. Because, as St. Thomas Aquinas wrote, angels cannot act directly upon our will or intellect.They protect us from physical danger in unseen ways, assist us in our work and studies, and help us resist temptation.From the Gospel of today's liturgy, we read: "See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father" (Matthew 18:10).We are invited to cherish a reverence for our guardian angel, not doubting his presence because we do not see him.These spirits — a kind of trustworthy, intelligent, and strong bodyguards — are sent by the Father to be our protectors and our guides. We follow and remain close to them, to dwell in the protection of the Most High.As St. Bernard of Clairvaux wrote, “Call out to him and say: Lord, save us, we are perishing.”And, by the way, the Mother Church discourages the practice of assigning names to the Holy Angels, except in the cases of Gabriel, Raphael, and Michael, whose names are contained in Holy Scripture.The prayer to the guardian angels has been present in the Church since at least the beginning of the 12th century:Angel of God,my Guardian dear,to whom His lovecommits me here,ever this daybe at my side,to light and guard,to rule and guide.Amen.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠October 2, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

St. Bonaventure (1221-1274) continued the legacy of St. Anthony and was the Franciscan counterpart to Aquinas. He's called the second founder of the Franciscans, and the Prince of the Mystics, because he continued the mystical tradition of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, and he preserves for us the mystical spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi, as well as being an important influence on later mystics, such as St. John of the Cross. Links Check out this three-part series on St. Bonaventure by Pope Benedict XVI (from 2010) Part 1: https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?id=9267 Part 2: https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?id=9271 Part 3: https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?id=9284 The Classics of Western Spirituality volume on St. Bonaventure: https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/2121-2/bonaventure.aspx SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's Newsletter:  https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters/ DONATE at:  http://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio Dr. Papandrea's Homepage:  http://www.jimpapandrea.com Dr. Papandrea's latest book is The Original Church: What it Meant - and Still Means - to Be a Christian: https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/new-releases/products/the-original-church-what-it-meant-and-still-means-to-be-a-christian?variant=46258102337713 Dr. Papandrea's YouTube channel, The Original Church: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginalChurch Theme Music: Gaudeamus (Introit for the Feast of All Saints), sung by Jeff Ostrowski. Courtesy of Corpus Christi Watershed:  https://www.ccwatershed.org/  

From Vatican.va, an excerpt from the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI General Audience 2009 I would now like to reflect on only two of the main aspects of Bernard's rich doctrine: they concern Jesus Christ and Mary Most Holy, his Mother. 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. However, in a more decisive manner than ever, the Abbot of Clairvaux embodies the theologian, the contemplative and the mystic. 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)". The title Doctor Mellifluus, attributed to Bernard by tradition, stems precisely from this; indeed, his praise of Jesus Christ "flowed like honey". 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. "All food of the soul is dry", he professed, "unless it is moistened with this oil; insipid, unless it is seasoned with this salt. What you write has no savour for me unless I have read Jesus in it" (In Canticum Sermones XV, 6: PL 183, 847). For Bernard, in fact, true knowledge of God consisted in a personal, profound experience of Jesus Christ and of his love. And, dear brothers and sisters, this is true for every Christian: faith is first and foremost a personal, intimate encounter with Jesus, it is having an experience of his closeness, his friendship and his love. It is in this way that we learn to know him ever better, to love him and to follow him more and more. May this happen to each one of us! The post St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Pt. 2 – The Doctors of the Church: The Charism of Wisdom with Dr. Matthew Bunson – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

In this episode Dr. Lilles begins the discussion on St. Bernard of Clairvaux and his teachings found in "The 12 Steps to Humility and Pride". The post St. Bernard and the 12 Steps to Humility and Pride – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Dr. Matthew Bunson discusses the life, times and teachings of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Born: 1090, Fontaine-lès-Dijon, France Died: August 20, 1153, Clairvaux Abbey, France Books: Two-Fold Knowledge For more on St. Bernard of Clairvaux and his teachings From Vatican.va, an excerpt from the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI General Audience 2009 Today I would like to talk about St Bernard of Clairvaux, called "the last of the Fathers" of the Church because once again in the 12th century he renewed and brought to the fore the important theology of the Fathers. The post St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Pt. 1 – The Doctors of the Church: The Charism of Wisdom with Dr. Matthew Bunson – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Evening Prayer for Wednesday, August 20, 2025 (Proper 15; Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux and Teacher of the Faith, 1153).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 119:105-128Amos 1John 16:16-33⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, August 20, 2025 (Proper 15; Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux and Teacher of the Faith, 1153).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 119:89-1042 Samuel 8Philippians 2:1-11⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 421The Saint of the day is Saint Bernard of ClairvauxSaint Bernard of Clairvaux’s Story Man of the century! Woman of the century! You see such terms applied to so many today—“golfer of the century,” “composer of the century,” “right tackle of the century”—that the line no longer has any punch. But Western Europe's “man of the twelfth century,” without doubt or controversy, had to be Bernard of Clairvaux. Adviser of popes, preacher of the Second Crusade, defender of the faith, healer of a schism, reformer of a monastic Order, Scripture scholar, theologian, and eloquent preacher: any one of these titles would distinguish an ordinary man. Yet Bernard was all of these—and he still retained a burning desire to return to the hidden monastic life of his younger days. In the year 1111, at the age of 20, Bernard left his home to join the monastic community of Citeaux. His five brothers, two uncles, and some 30 young friends followed him into the monastery. 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. The zealous young man was quite demanding, though more on himself than others. A slight breakdown of health taught him to be more patient and understanding. The valley was soon renamed Clairvaux, the valley of light. His ability as arbitrator and counselor became widely known. More and more he was lured away from the monastery to settle long-standing disputes. On several of these occasions, he apparently stepped on some sensitive toes in Rome. Bernard was completely dedicated to the primacy of the Roman See. But to a letter of warning from Rome, he replied that the good fathers in Rome had enough to do to keep the Church in one piece. If any matters arose that warranted their interest, he would be the first to let them know. Shortly thereafter it was Bernard who intervened in a full-blown schism and settled it in favor of the Roman pontiff against the antipope. The Holy See prevailed on Bernard to preach the Second Crusade throughout Europe. His eloquence was so overwhelming that a great army was assembled and the success of the crusade seemed assured. The ideals of the men and their leaders, however, were not those of Abbot Bernard, and the project ended as a complete military and moral disaster. Bernard felt responsible in some way for the degenerative effects of the crusade. This heavy burden possibly hastened his death, which came August 20, 1153. Reflection Bernard's life in the Church was more active than we can imagine possible today. His efforts produced far-reaching results. But he knew that they would have availed little without the many hours of prayer and contemplation that brought him strength and heavenly direction. His life was characterized by a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother. His sermons and books about Mary are still the standard of Marian theology. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media