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,
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
Clairvaux - the "Valley of Light"
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: St Paul Catholic Church - Madison, Wisconsin ~ USA
"The reason for loving God is God Himself. ...
The measure is to love Him beyond measure."
St Bernard of Clairvaux
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Prayer of St Bernard: "May I never forget that You, my
divine Redeemer, died for me; may I die to all that is not You,
that hereafter I may live eternally with You. Amen."
Some of St. Bernard's writings can be downloaded here.
St Bernard of Clairvaux, pray for us!
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