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Church of SS. Cosmas and Damian St. Bernard Abbot and Doctor
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| History: St. Bernard was born in1090 near Dijon in
France. After a religious upbringing, he joined the Cistercians in 1111 and
later was chosen abbot of the monastery of Clairvaux. There he directed his
companions in the practice of virtue by his own good example. Because of
schisms which had arisen in the church, He traveled all about Europe
restoring peace and unity. He wrote many theological and spiritual works. He
died in 1153. His feast day is celebrated on August 20th. Prayer: Heavenly Father, Saint Bernard was filled with zeal for your house and was a radiant light in your Church. By his prayers may we be filled with this spirit of zeal and walk always as children of light. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. The Liturgy of the Hours According to the Roman Rite, Catholic Book Publishing Co., New York, (C)1975, Volume IV, pp. 1333-1335. |
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