On the beatification and canonization of the saints book 2. Saint robert bellarmine is a roman catholic community, built on a foundation of faith in. You will certainly acquire a deeper understanding of marian doctrine. Robert bellarmine, patron saint of catechists word. Like many saints, he was from a noble family and suffered form an assortment of health issues. This catechism was created in 1614 by doctor of the church, cardinal robert bellarmine. I ask him to pray for those in the church who teach the faith, and for their students. A commentary on the book of psalms translated from the latin of st.
For the book of psalms contains accounts from sacred history, as is evident from psalms 77, 103, 104 and others. He was the third of ten children born to vincenzo bellarmino and cinthia cervini, a sister of. While the population of capua was largely catholic, their faith was less then evangelized or inspiring. Robert bellarmine was born on the feast of saint francis of assisi, october 4, 1542, in the little town of montepulciano near tuscany in italy. Books by robert bellarmine author of the art of dying well.
His early intellectual accomplishments gave his father hope that bellarmine would restore the familys fortunes through a political career. November 5, 2017 thirtyfirst sunday in ordinary time veterans day november 11 saturday 1st reconciliation retreat november 1819 saturdaysunday 1. He was a bright student and at 16, entered a novitiate college in rome. Robert frances romulus bellarmine was born in tuscany, italy on october 4, 1542. His writings were often controversial, but manyparticularly in his later yearswere simple, and intended to help the ordinary man on his spiritual journey. Commentary on the book of psalms by st robert bellarmine. Blessed jesus, st robert is the patron saint of catechumens because he wrote two catechisms and devoted much of his time to teaching the faith to children. His mother, cynthia, attended a retreat patterned on the spiritual exercises of ignatius. The bellarmine translation project mediatrix press. St robert bellarmine 1542 1621 was born into a noble but impoverished family at montepulciano, italy.
After his retirement, he wrote several devotional books for normal people which became international bestsellers, including this book, the minds ascent to god, and. A commentary on the book of psalms translated from the. December 31, 2017 the holy family of jesus, mary and joseph solemnity of mary december 31 vigil mass sunday 4. Robert bellarmine, sj, was one of the most important cardinals of the catholic reformation and became a doctor of the church.
Robert bellarmines most popular book is the art of dying well. Church doctor opens up the psalms, the heart of liturgical prayer, to a simple. However, of the time period, i havent found book of the same volume of caliber as bellarmine s commentary. Joachim kenney, who entered the order of preachers in 2010. And, in the unlikely event you want to return it, send the book back for a full and fast refund. St robert was made a cardinal in 1599, but after a.
September 17 roberto bellarmino was born into impoverished tuscan nobility at montepulciano on october 4, 1542. Aloysius gonzaga, to the day of the latters death in 1591. A commentary on the book of psalms paperback september 21, 2018 by saint robert bellarmine author, st athanasius press editor, john osullivan d. This spiritual goldmine of nearly 400 pages by an erudite church doctor opens up the psalms, the heart of liturgical prayer, to a simple, but profound. Full text of commentary on the psalms, psalms il see other formats. This commentary on the book of psalms, available from leaflet missal, is a translation from latin by st. Robert bellarmine is now invoked as the patron saint of catechists. The son of noble parents, he entered the society of jesus, finishing his. I love this commentary because st robert gets straight to the spiritual juice of the text. For the first time in english, the marian writings of st. Hardon archives bellarmine and the queen of virgins. Robert bellarmine in 1598 and received papal approbation from several popes, most notably pope clement viii and one of the. In 1930 he was canonized a saint and named doctor of.
Saint robert bellarmine parish mission statement we are a diverse catholic community of genera ons, experiencing the living god and re. Robert bellarmine may traditional catholic priest. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading commentary on the book of. Robert bellarmine was born to an impoverished noble italian family. Robert bellarmine church, east mckeesport, pennsylvania. Robert francis bellarmine 15421621 as one of the churchs most learned men of the faith during one of the most pivotal of ecclesiastical times, the era of the council of trent 15451563 and of its immediate salutary effects. A commentary on the book of psalms illustrated ebook. May be read online at the internet archive wayback machine 10 december 2016 snapshot from christs faithful people, which is linked to by ignatian spirituality, at catholic apologetics information. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The seven last words spoken on the cross rakuten kobo. Church doctor opens up the psalms, the heart of liturgical prayer, to a simple, but. Robert bellarmine was a famous and controversial figure, deeply involved in the counterreformation, apologetics, theological disputes, and the development of legal theory.
Over his fathers objections he joined the society of jesus in 1560 and began a study of aristotelian philosophy. Saint robert bellarmine, warrington, warrington, pa. Robert bellarmine, wyatt north available from rakuten kobo. He was born in 1542 at the height of the protestant reformation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Saturday 4 pm sunday 9 am, 11 am monday to friday 8 am. A commentary on the book of psalms paperback january 6, 2003 by st. He was a vigorous defender of the faith at the time of the reformation. Robert bellarmine hardcover january 1, 2008 by john osullivan translator 4. Saint gregory the great, apostle of the angels, book 9 of his letters, book 9. September 17 th is the feast day of saint robert bellarmine, doctor of the church, and patron saint of catechists and catechumens.
But bellarmine has another title to glory, seldom pointed out, which should endear him in a special way to priests and religious who are directors of souls. The marian writings of st robert bellarmine leaflet missal. This will give you plenty of time to thoroughly check it out. His mother, cinthia cervino, was the sister of pope marcellus ii. Commentary on the book of psalms loreto publications.
It is richly illustrated with images to assist learning and memory. In his last years he composed various books on spirituality in which he. It might not be the best commentary on the psalms to jump into if you are just starting to get to know them. A commentary on the book of psalms by robert bellarmine. On images, relics, the sign of the cross and the veneration of the saints book 3. Robert bellarmine 15421621 was born in montepulciano, italy, and died in rome. St robert bellarmine carried out an important role in the church of the last decades of the 16th century and the first of decades of 17th. Prayer to st robert bellarmine prayers4reparations blog. It contains commentaries on all 150 psalms and is an excellent source for daily meditation.
It is a very old book so the psalm numbers are different than a standard bible, which was a little confusing at first. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Simple commentary on the book of psalms by church doctor st. This thesis examines the commentary of saint robert bellarmine on psalm 118.
A commentary on the book of psalms fraternity publications. Robert bellarmine kindle edition by bellarmine, robert, osullivan, john. Robert bellarmine, the great champion of the prerogatives of the see of rome. A chief provider and curator of catholic information on the web since 1996. This book comes complete with a touchorclick table of contents, divided by each section. This is a very wonderful and thorough commentary on the book of psalms written by a doctor of the church.
St robert bellarmine, bishop and doctor of the church, was born in tuscany in 1542. He was canonized a saint in 1930 and named doctor of the church, one of only 36. Our editorial voice, always faithful to the teachings of the church, assists and inspires catholic clergy and laity. Read the seven last words spoken on the cross by st. Robert francis romulus bellarmine from the catholic encyclopedia a distinguished jesuit theologian, writer, and cardinal, born at montepulciano, 4 october, 1542. Robert bellarmine, youll study bellarmines versebyverse commentary on the psalms. After being called to the cardinalate by pope clement viii, robert bellarmine, one of only two jesuit doctors of the church, found need for a reprieve from what were often tiresome temporal duties. St robert bellarmines commentary on psalm 1 the divine lamp. However, bellarmine s commentary is thoughtful, and most orthodox.
Saint roberts parents were vincenzo bellarmine and cinzia cervini, a niece of pope marcellus ii. His controversiae were a reference point, still valid, for catholic ecclesiology on questions concerning revelation, the nature of the church, the sacraments and theological anthropology. Robert bellarmine has 67 books on goodreads with 1126 ratings. Robert bellarmine, a doctor of the church, was a prominent figure in the counterreformation of the sixteenth century.
Robert was the third of their ten children and was a sickly and frail boy who was educated by the jesuits, who praised him for his academic performance as well as his sanctity. Therefore, to exhaust his intellectual and devotional energies in writing, he prepared for posterity his very own commentary on each of the psalms. He was brought up at the newly founded jesuit college in his native town. Robert was for years the spiritual counselor and confessor of st. A prayer to st robert bellarmine prayers4reparations blog. If you pray the divine office, especially if it be the traditional breviary, or if you just have a love of the psalms in their inexhaustible supply of spiritual riches, this. The seven words on the cross, saint robert bellarmine. Robert bellarmine ryan grant with brother andre on reconquest duration. Around the turn of the 17th century, cardinal robert bellarmine was sent to capua, italy to become its muchneeded archbishop. His father was vincenzo bellarmino, his mother cinthia cervini, sister of cardinal marcello cervini, afterwards pope marcellus ii. Robert bellarmines long catechism, written in the form of a dialogue, has been made available in the english language. For lenten reflection and prayer, check out this legally free ebook.
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