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St. Bernard of Clairveaux was born to a noble Burgundian
family. He was given a good education, and entered the monastery of
Citeaux. Three years later he left to
found a new house which eventually was named Clairveaux. Conditions at the monastery were austere, to
the point of breaking Bernard’s health.
Despite the austerity young men flocked to the monastery, and indeed to
such a point that about 93 monasteries were created from the overflow.
St. Bernard was famous for
his preaching and writing. He helped
heal schism in the church by convincing the anti-Pope, Victor to step
down. Following this high point, he preached against heretics,
most notably against Peter Abalard and
Henry of Lausanne. He was also known for
preaching up the 3rd Crusade, which failed miserably for various
reasons.
The writings with which he left us include sermons (over
500) treatises, hymns and others. These
writings are still influential amongst all Christians today.
Dear Lord, you gave Bernard of Clairvaux gifts
of preaching and teaching to build up the church. Grant in this and every age men and women who
would call the world to follow you in love and understanding. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who
lives and reigns with you in glory everlasting.
Amen. (white)
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