Aug 20, 2019

🌿 Saint Bernard of Clairvaux


Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, a Doctor of the Church, was a Cistercian monk known for his deep devotion to the Virgin Mary and his influential theological writings. The Church has approved several prayers dedicated to him, seeking his intercession and celebrating his contributions to the faith. Here are some notable prayers:

1. Prayer to Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

O glorious Saint Bernard,
who by your ardent zeal and charity
brought many souls to the knowledge of Christ,
we implore your powerful intercession before the throne of grace.
Help us to follow your example of humility,
obedience, and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Grant us the grace to seek God above all things,
to find joy in His service, and to trust in His mercy.
Intercede for us in our needs and trials,
and obtain for us the favors we seek,
if they be for the glory of God and the good of our souls.

(Here mention your request.)

Saint Bernard, pray for us,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Amen.

2. Memorare (Attributed to Saint Bernard)

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to your protection,
implored your help, or sought your intercession,
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence,
I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.
To you do I come, before you I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions,
but in your mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen.

3. Collect for the Feast of Saint Bernard

O God, who made of the Abbot Saint Bernard
a man consumed with zeal for Your house
and a light shining and burning in Your Church,
grant, through his intercession,
that we may be on fire with the same spirit
and walk always as children of light.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.
Amen.

4. Litany of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.
Saint Bernard, pray for us.
Saint Bernard, illustrious preacher, pray for us.
Saint Bernard, ardent lover of the Blessed Virgin, pray for us.
Saint Bernard, servant of the servants of God, pray for us.
Saint Bernard, light of the Church, pray for us.
Saint Bernard, teacher of the faith, pray for us.
Saint Bernard, most humble monk, pray for us.
Saint Bernard, model of charity, pray for us.
Saint Bernard, example of penance, pray for us.
Saint Bernard, fervent in prayer, pray for us.
Saint Bernard, advocate of the afflicted, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Pray for us, Saint Bernard.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O God, who made of the Abbot Saint Bernard
a burning and shining light in Your Church,
grant, through his intercession,
that we may be inflamed with the same spirit of zeal and love,
and ever walk as children of the light.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

5. Prayer for Humility (Inspired by the Writings of Saint Bernard)

Lord Jesus,
meek and humble of heart,
give me the grace to imitate Your example.
Help me to put others before myself,
to seek not my own glory,
but to do all things for Your greater honor and glory.
Grant me a humble heart,
that I may serve You faithfully
and be a light to others.
Saint Bernard, intercede for me,
that I may grow in humility and love.
Amen.

These prayers reflect Saint Bernard’s deep spirituality, his devotion to the Virgin Mary, and his significant role in the Church. They seek his intercession for various needs and encourage the faithful to follow his example of humility, zeal, and love for God.


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