Complete summary of saint bernard of clairvauxs on loving god. These nine volumes offer an intriguing glimpse into the life and works of st. These are the ancient words of bernard of clairvaux 1090 1153, a great lover of god and considered the last of the church fathers. In five books on consideration he defines consideration for the pope by examining the practical and the theological demands of the papal office. For pope eugene he wrote five books on consideration, the bedside reading of pope john xxiii and many other pontiffs through the centuries. Bernard of clairvaux our life cistercian abbey our. Pope pius vii declared him a doctor of the church in 1830. List of books and articles about bernard of clairvaux. Bernard of clairvaux, material and spiritual order, and.
Cist, doctor of the church 1090 august 20, 1153 was a french abbot and the primary builder of the reforming cistercian monastic order. Advice to a pope cistercian fathers 19760801 unknown on. With great simplicity and poetic grace bernard writes of the deepest experiences of the mystical life in ways that became normative for all succeeding writers. Saint bernard, the founding abbot of clairvaux abbey in burgundy, was one of the most. You wish me to tell you why and how god should be loved. Bernard of clairvauxs broad impact on medieval culture. Bernard s treatise on consideration by of clairvaux saint bernard creator online at alibris. The twelve degrees of humility and pride, saint bernard of. Cist, doctor of the church 1090 august 20, 1153 was a french abbot and the primary. His parents were tescelin, lord of fontaines, and aleth of montbard, both belonging to the highest nobility of burgundy. Advice to a pope his the works of bernard of clairvaux by bernard jan 1, 1976. Bernard of clairvaux are available as a book from amazon.
Love is the fountain of life, and the soul which does not drink from it cannot be called alive. Bernard s treatise on consideration internet archive bookreader st. On consideration illustrated and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Books by bernard of clairvaux author of on loving god. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Some pronounce him philistine for his apparent lack of appreciation of art and beauty. Eugenius had been one of bernards cistercian brothers before being elevated to the papacy in the midtwelfth century, and bernard writes this work to him as both encouragement and incitement to reform what bernard perceived as a declining atmosphere of piety in rome. Bernard of clairvaux stbernard new washington ohio. Bernard of clairvaux christian history christianity today. In 1115 he headed the group sent to found a house at clairvaux. Bernard of clairvaux, a twelfthcentury cistercian abbot and doctor of the church. Written at the request of one of the cardinals of rome, it describes the four levels of love for god, and puts christian devotion in the context of gods love for mankind. Bernard of clairvaux was a french abbot and a major leader in the revitalization of benedictine. Cist 1090 20 august 1153 was a french abbot and the primary reformer of the cistercian order.
Bernard of clairvaux, spiritual and material economy, economy of salvation, cistericians, on conversion, five books on consideration, letter on the office of bishops, reform additional information. Bernard of clairvaux and the cistercian spirit, jean leclercq, cistercian publications. Both as a monk and as a strategist, bernard realized that political astuteness needs the complement of sober and honest reflection. For pope eugene he wrote five books on consideration, the bedside. Discover book depositorys huge selection of bernard of clairvaux books online. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Bernard sent him, at his own request, various instructions which compose the book of consideration, the predominating idea of which is that the reformation of the church ought to commence with the sanctity of the head. Born at fontaineslesdijon in burgundy 1090 into a family of the lower nobility, bernard was educated by the canons of st. These sermons or commentary on the song of songs by st. Bernard of clairvaux 10901153 abbot of the cistercian monastery of clairvaux, theologian, and preacher of the crusade.
On consideration illustrated kindle edition by saint. Bernard then denounced him to the pope who caused a general council to be held at sens. Saint bernard s on loving god is one of his most delightful, and most widely read, works. Gain access to 104 of his sermonsmany of which examine the song of songs in vibrant detail. Bernard s treatise on consideration by bernard, of clairvaux, saint, 1090 or 911153. Both his parents were models of virtue, but it was his mother who exerted. Issue 24 bernard of clairvaux christian history magazine. Bernard of clairvaux has 122 books on goodreads with 6633 ratings. Eugenius had been one of bernard s cistercian brothers before being elevated to the papacy in the midtwelfth century, and bernard writes this work to him as both encouragement and incitement to reform what bernard perceived as a declining atmosphere of piety in rome.
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Bernards treatise on consideration internet archive. Five books on consideration cistercian fathers bernard of clairvaux on. Bernard, of clairvaux, saint, 1090 or 911153 early works to 1800. Jan 21, 2015 on consideration saint bernard of clairvaux, aeterna press on. Clara vallis was a cistercian monastery in villesouslaferte, 15 km from barsuraube, in the aube department in northeastern france. Bernard of clairvaux s last work, a treatise addressed to pope eugenius iii. On loving god by bernard of clairvaux free at loyal books.
Bernards on consideration reminds the pastor that love for god and a rich life of prayer must precede any action in the temporal sphereregardless of the distractions and temptations of his office. Discover book depositorys huge selection of of clairvaux st bernard books online. University of washington seattle, washington eugene webb bernard of clairvaux, five books on consideration. Bernard, 9780879077372, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. On consideration illustrated kindle edition by saint bernard of clairvaux, aeterna press. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet langua ge source with renderx xep formatter, version 3.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Bernards treatise on consideration by bernard of clairvaux, saint. No zealot in the churchs history has spoken more eloquently about right rule in the church. Abelards treatise on the trinity had been condemned in 1121, and he himself had thrown his book into the fire. Bernard, of clairvaux, saint, 1090 or 911153 early works to 1800 exclude extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. Saint bernard on consideration by bernard of clairvaux, saint, 1908.
Bernard was cistercian monk and followed very strict disciplines. Sermon 3 the kiss of the lords feet, hands and mouth 1 sermon 4 the kiss of the lords feet, hands and mouth 2. My answer is that god himself is the reason he is to be loved. Bernard of clairvaux sermons on the song of songs bernard of clairvaux ca. Originally written for his friend and former disciple, pope eugenius iii, on consideration remains a favorite of popes even to this day and was highly praised by john calvin. After the death of his mother, bernard sought admission into the cistercian order. Bernard of clairvauxs most popular book is on loving god. Bernard was born on the outskirts of dijon in burgundy to a family of lower nobility. Saint bernard on consideration saint bernard of clairvaux. Let your consideration begin with yourself, lest, while you neglect yourself, you waste your energies on other things. Bernard of clairvauxs last work, a treatise addressed to pope eugenius iii. 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. Born of noble family, in 1112 he entered the cistercian abbey of citeaux, taking along 4 or 5 brothers and some 25 friends.
Saint bernard on consideration logos bible software. He was canonized by pope alexander iii on 18 january 1174. Bernard of clairvaux seen through his selected letters by. A 12th century man for all seasons the life and thought of bernard of clairvaux. Now as regards the fruit of consideration, i think there are, as they occur to me, four subjects worthy of your con sideration yourself, things below you, things around you, and things above you. Its hard to know how to characterize bernard of clairvaux. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading on consideration illustrated. Saint bernard of clairvaux, abbot, doctor of the church ewtn. Four degrees of love bernard of clairvaux soul shepherding. Saint bernard of clairvaux bernard, of clairvaux, saint.
Bernard of clairvaux 10901153 on loving god is one of the bestknown and most influential works of medieval christian mysticism. Let your consideration begin with yourself, lest, while you neglect yourself, you. Saint bernard of clairvaux bernard, of clairvaux, saint, 1090 or 10911153 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article. Always a vigorous champion of papal reforms, bernard of clairvaux toward the end of his life saw one of his own monks raised to the papal. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Bernard, son of tescelin sorrel, and aleth, daughter of the lord of montbard, was born in the family castle of fontaines, near dijon, in burgundy.
Bernard of clairvaux either of these kinds of ignorance, we must hate and shun that presumption which would lead us to glory in goods not our own, knowing that they are not of ourselves but of god, and yet not fearing. Bernard asserted that the hebrews eventual victory after a third battle should serve as a model for the crusaders and motivate them to renew their fight against the. Bernard 10911153 was centrally responsible for the early expansion of the cistercian order throughout europe. Bernard would preach an immediate bernard of clairvaux, o. It stands in the tradition of the fathers of the church, but it carries patristic teaching into the. Thierry, wrote to abelard who answered in an insulting manner. Tens of thousands heard his powerful preaching, and he personally attracted and helped many hundreds of men to follow a call to monastic life. Bernard of clairvaux 10901153, a figure of towering importance on the twelfthcentury monastic and theological scene. On consideration saint bernard of clairvaux, aeterna press on. Bernard s life and teachings have a persistent appeal and timeless meaning and value. Bernard of clairvaux s broad impact on medieval culture. Bernards treatise on consideration by of clairvaux saint.
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