Finding rest, providing rest...

Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.  
... Trust in him at all times, O People; 
pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. 
 Psalm 62:5,8 

 

"We find rest in those we love,

and we provide a resting place

for those who love us."

St Bernard of Clairvaux

  France ~ 1090 -1153

Cistercian Abbot

Founded 40+ monasteries in lifetime

Eloquent preacher

Mellifluous ("full of honey") Doctor of the Church

Feast Day – August 20

Photo image above:  St Paul Catholic Church - Madison, Wisconsin ~ USA 

"There are those who seek knowledge 
for the sake of knowledge - That is curiosity.
There are those who seek knowledge 
to be known by others -That is vanity.
There are those who seek knowledge 
in order to serve - That is love." - St Bernard 

Click here: St. Bernard of Clairvaux - YouTube (2 mins)

Click here: St. Bernard of Clairvaux: Medieval Psychologist - Crisis Magazine

Some of St. Bernard's writings can be downloaded here.

St Bernard of Clairvaux, pray for us!