Nothing and Everything

On the occasion of his ordination to the priesthood, Norbert said,

"O Priest! You are not yourself because you are God. You are not of yourself because you are the servant and minister of Christ. You are not your own because you are the spouse of the Church. You are not yourself because you are the mediator between God and man. You are not from yourself because you are nothing.

What then are you? Nothing and everything.

O Priest! Take care lest what was said to Christ on the cross be said to you: 'He saved others, himself he cannot save!'"

St Norbert

Germany ~ 1080 - 1134

Bishop, Founder of the Norbertine Order*

Zealous preacher

Unswerving loyalty to the Church

Wholly devoted to Holy Eucharist,

tirelessly defended sanctity of Blessed Sacrament

Known as "Apostle of the Blessed Sacrament"

Incorrupt

Feast Day - June 6

During his travels, Saint Norbert preached a return to the truth of the Gospel, which had been lost in some communities. For example, he once said to the people of Antwerp, “Brothers, do not be surprised and do not be afraid. Unwittingly you have pursued falsehood thinking it to be the truth. If you had been taught the truth first you would have been found effortlessly tending toward salvation, just as you now effortlessly lean toward perdition.”

St Norbert, ora pro nobis!

More on St Norbert, incl 2 min You Tube by Fr James Kubicki, S.J.:

 Click here: Catholic Fire: St. Norbert, Bishop and Apostle of the Blessed Sacrament

*More on the Norbertine Order, incl 5 min vingette on their life (MUST SEE!):

View in FULL SCREEN mode.

Click here: Video about St. Michael’s Abbey, Norbertines in California | Fr. Z's Blog – What Does The Prayer Really Say?