"The
name of Jesus is the glory of preachers, because the
shining
splendor of that name causes His Word to be proclaimed
and heard. And how do you think such an immense,
sudden and dazzling light of faith came into the world,
if not because Jesus was preached?" - St Bernardine of Siena
splendor of that name causes His Word to be proclaimed
and heard. And how do you think such an immense,
sudden and dazzling light of faith came into the world,
if not because Jesus was preached?" - St Bernardine of Siena
"Prayer is the best preparation
for Holy Communion.
Prayer is the raising of the mind to God.
When we pray we go to meet Christ Who is coming to us.
If our Creator and Savior comes
from heaven with such great love,
it is only fitting that we should go to meet Him.
And this is what we do when we spend some time in prayer."
it is only fitting that we should go to meet Him.
And this is what we do when we spend some time in prayer."
St
Bernardine of Siena
Italy
~ 1380-1444
Orphaned young
Franciscan friar, itinerant preacher, theological writer
Orphaned young
Franciscan friar, itinerant preacher, theological writer
Known
as "Apostle of Italy"
for
efforts to revive faith in 15th century
FEAST
DAY - May 20
Painting
above: Women Praying at Kotel ~ Brocha Teichman
Especially known for
his devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus,
Bernardine
devised a symbol—IHS, the first three letters
of
the name of Jesus in Greek, in Gothic letters on a blazing sun.
"Jesus, Name full of
glory, grace, love and strength! You are the refuge of those who
repent, our banner of warfare in this life, the medicine of souls, the comfort
of those who mourn, the delight of those who believe, the light of those who
preach the true faith, the wages of those who toil, the healing of the sick. To
You our devotion aspires; by You our prayers are received; we delight in
contemplating You. O Name of Jesus, You are the glory of all the saints for
eternity. Amen." ~ St Bernardine
St
Bernardine, pray for us!
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