Posts Tagged ‘St. Bernard’
Christmas Prayer by St. Bernard of Clairvaux
This Christmas prayer by St. Barnard of Clairvaux helps us focus our hearts on the beautiful gift of baby Jesus as a way to touch God’s heart at Christmas. Nativity Prayer Let Your goodness Lord appear to us, that we made in your image, conform ourselves to it. In our own strength we cannot imitate…
Read MoreHow to Meditate from St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Here is an excerpt from a a sermon by St. Bernard of Clairvaux that teaches us how to meditate. Let us take our stand on the tower, leaning with all our strength on Christ, the most solid rock, as it is written: He has set my feet on a rock, he has guided my steps.…
Read MoreThe Prayers of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
St. Bernard of Clairvaux lived from 1070-1153 and was a dynamic force for Christianity. Today his prayers are still used by many. Here are some of that resonate with me. “Prayer is a wine which makes glad the heart of man” High and Holy God, give me this day a word of truth to silence…
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