Of a precocious piety, Lorenzo gave early evidence of a religious vocation. contact the Webmaster, The Marian Sermons The Theologian. last century. Owing to his wonderful memory he mastered not only the principal European languages, but also most of the Semitic tongues. Between the ages of twenty-five and thirty he composed his Explanatio in Genesim (on the first eleven chapters of Genesis). When he was twelve years of age his father died. Consequently, he was always the one chosen to address, in accordance with the Italian custom, a short sermon to his compatriots on the Infant Jesus during the Christmas festivities. In that time he became a brilliant scholar, a devout and holy priest, a renowned linguist, an outstanding diplomat - and for many of those years he served as the Minister General of the Franciscan Order of Capuchins. In his doctrinal "excursus" we see the theologian who treats God the Creator, His attributes, the angels, the nature of man, the state of original justice, free will, the institution of marriage, etc. He here confirmed the faith of the Catholics, brought back a great number to the practice of virtue, and converted many heretics. Lawrence is generally represented contemplating the crucifix and holding the book of his sermons; or holding onto the Cross as in battle; or celebrating Holy Mass, the Child Jesus appearing before him. Born at Brindisi in 1559; died at Lisbon on 22 July, 1619. By: Deacon Keith Fournier. At first glance perhaps the most remarkable quality of Saint Lawrence of Brindisi is his outstanding gift of languages. [Note: In 1959 Pope John XXIII proclaimed St. Lorenzo da Brindisi a Doctor of the Universal Church. To pit 18,000 men against 80,000 Turks was a daring undertaking and the generals, hesitating to attempt it, appealed to Lorenzo for advice. At the age of thirty-one, Lawrence was elected superior of the Capuchin Franciscan province of Tuscany. Remy Lafort, Censor. A Capuchin Franciscan, Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was a scholar, administrator, preacher, and lover of the poor. Both were excellent Christians. Three other Capuchins were also in the ranks of the army. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1910. Virgen Mara, Madre de Dios: Un collecion de articulos sobre La Santissima Virgen en la espiritualidad franciscana. Apology against the Arians 4. Most of his sermons are written in Italian, the other works being in Latin. Subject headings Lawrence, of Brindisi, Saint, 1559-1619. The following is a sermon given by St. Lawrence during the Lenten Season: When you fast do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. An accomplished linguist, in addition to his native Italian, Lawrence could read and speak Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Bohemian, Spanish, and French fluently. . The victory of Lepanto (1571) had only temporarily checked the Moslem invasion, and several battles were still necessary to secure the final triumph of the Christian armies. Fr. CONTACT: P: (03) 8099 6699 attributed by some scholars to Pope Innocent III, the first Pope to approve the wrote for Marian Feasts. He had the combination of brilliance, human compassion, and administrative skill needed to carry out his duties. St. Lawrence of Brindisi was a remarkable person. Soon he acquired fame as a preacher and was in demand not only in Italian pulpits, but also in those of other lands as well. An effort to achieve peace in his native kingdom of Naples took him on a journey to Lisbon to visit the king of Spain. Edition. As however they still exceeded in numbers the Christian army, they formed their lines anew, and a few days later another battle was fought. , c/o To protect the Faith more efficaciously in their states, the Catholic princes of Germany formed the alliance called the "Catholic League". He entered the courts of princes, as well as gatherings of Jews and heretics; and he traversed almost all Europe showing the people the way of eternal salvation. St. Lawrence was born in Brindisi, Italy, July 22, 1559, the son of Guglielmo Rossi and Elizabetta Masella. of St. Anthony of Padua, Les Ecrits du S. Antoine de Padoue en Franais, Perhaps It was on the occasion of the foundation of the convent of Prague (1601) that St. Lorenzo was named chaplain of the Imperial army, then about to march against the Turks. Even before his arrival in these countries, Lawrence was known as an austere religious, a cultured and famous preacher, and an efficacious controversialist. The The known writings of St. Lorenzo of Brindisi comprise eight volumes of sermons, two didactic treatises on oratory, a commentary on Genesis, another on Ezechiel, and three volumes of religious polemics. At the request of Pope Clement VIII, he spent much time preaching to the Jews in Italy. His administration characterized by wise firmness and fatherly tenderness, was of great benefit to the order. Subsequently, thanks to his numerous journeys, he was enabled to evangelize at different periods most of the countries of Europe. July 21, 2022. wikipedia.org. It is evident from his commentary on Genesis 1-3 that he took those chapters as an inerrant literal historical account of beginning of the world and the human species as related by the prophet Moses under divine inspiration. And it is perhaps the greatest marvel of his life to have combined with duties so manifold an unusually intense inner life. Death: 1619. He was also chosen as arbitrator in the dispute which arose between the princes, and it was in fulfillment of this role that, at the request of the emperor, he restored harmony between the Duke of Mantua and a German nobleman. Although his family was Venetian, he was born in the major port city of Brindisi, then in the . of all that St. Francis strove in death and life to accomplish. This work, like his others, has a perennial appeal and can be used even today. He then led the army during the siege of Szkesfehrvr in Hungary from the Ottoman Empire, armed only with a crucifix.[1]. It always the chaplain who was at the head of the army. Importance of Consecrating yourself to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Marytown: July 21, 2022. Lawrence was appointed papal emissary and peacemaker, a job which took him to a number of foreign countries. He honored the Mother of God with a very tender love, and to her he ascribed whatever he had received from Christ. The attack on Albe-Royal (now Stulweissenburg) was then contemplated. Writings of St. Lawrence of Brindisi Those who have studied the history of devotion to St. Joseph are of one accord. Isidore of Seville (Latin: Isidorus Hispalensis; c. 560 - 4 April 636) was a Spanish scholar, theologian, and archbishop of Seville.He is widely regarded, in the words of 19th-century historian Montalembert, as "the last scholar of the ancient world".. At a time of disintegration of classical culture, aristocratic violence and widespread illiteracy, Isidore was involved in the conversion of . He was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Saint John XXIII. The attack on Albe-Royal (now Stulweissenburg) was then contemplated. "St. Lorenzo da Brindisi". As a young boy, he was heavily influenced by local Capuchins and became a friar in their order at age 16. . With St. Anthony, St. Bonaventure, and Blessed John Duns Scotus, he is a Doctor of the Franciscan Order. On the In 1602, he was elected vicar general of the Capuchin friars, at that time the highest office in the Order. The In addition to a thorough knowledge of his native Italian, he had complete reading and speaking ability in Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Bohemian, Spanish, and French. He was educated by the conventual Franciscans there and by his uncle at St. Mark's in Venice. It was on the occasion of the foundation of the convent of Prague (1601) that St. Lorenzo was named chaplain of the Imperial army, then about to march against the Turks. Hostility against the early followers of Jesus Christ was growing. To pit 18,000 men against 80,000 Turks was a daring undertaking and the generals, hesitating to attempt it, appealed to Lorenzo for advice. HTML c/o IntraText / PDF But the fatigues of the journey exhausted his feeble strength. When still a deacon he preached the Lenten sermons in Venice, and his success was so great that he was called successively to all the principal cities of the peninsula. The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Saint Lawrence of Brindisi", Franciscan Media, "Closing prayers said at the Rosary Vigils and Sunday Holy Hours". From 1596 to 1602 he had, as general definitor, to fix his residence in Rome. Lawrence himself tells us of this great battle in his work Commentariolum de rebus Austriae et Bohemiae, wherein, too, he laments the fact that he lost the chance of shedding his blood as a martyr for Christ. Though not exactly a household name, this Capuchin priest has been declared a Doctor of the Church and his doctrinal, apologetic, and devotional writings have earned for him the title of the Apostolic Doctor. "God is love," he reasoned, "and all his operations proceed from love. Amid the great difficulties created by the heretics he founded the convents of Vienna, Prague, and Graz, the nuclei of three provinces. With this translation of his Mariale, we introduce the English reading public to the writings of Saint Lawrence of Brindisi. St. Lawrence of Brindisi. N 1224 IMMACOLATA Lawrence (Lorenzo) of Brindisi was most gifted in languages. Franciscan Devotion to the Blessed Virgin to Mary is perhaps the least known aspect of the life of St. Francis and the Lawrence was beatified on 1 June 1783 and canonized as a saint on 8 December 1881. has edited a translation of St. Lawrences commentary on the first three chapters of Genesis in his Explanatio in Genesim (Explanation of Genesis), which is the third volume of his complete works as compiled by a commission of Capuchin Fathers. St. Lawrence of Brindisi Complete Works were published in 15 volumes, in a critical edition, between 1926 and 1956. The Catholic Encyclopedia. Regrettably, I can't reply to every letter, but I greatly appreciate your feedback especially notifications about typographical errors and inappropriate ads. [3] He also founded friaries in Vienna, Prague, and Graz. He served his community as Minister General and served the papacy as an emissary and peacemaker. St. Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Church was established as a Mission of Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson, Texas. He was canonized in 1881 and proclaimed a Doctor of the Church . Reviews. All rights reserved. Vincent Ferrer and Bernardine of Siena, could be called "Trumpets of Heaven.". Paul-Dominique Masiclat, O.P. Lawrence died near Lisbon while on a mission to King Philip III of Spain for the Neapolitans, who were being oppressed by the Duke of Osuna, Italy. It was in Mary's name that he worked his miracles, and his favourite blessing was: "Nos cum prole pia benedicat Virgo Maria." St. Lawrence had a rich personality, wonderful talents, and a fine appearance. He was given the name Giulio Cesare Russo by his Venetian merchant . The translation from Latin into English and transliterations from Hebrew and Greek letters into Roman letters were done by Craig Toth. A gifted linguist, he mastered several languages, including Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Syriac. 1. Sermons. That does not mean that everything St. Lawrence says is necessarily accurate. Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was born in 1559 in southern Italy. He had a great reputation for holiness and the people flocked to hear him preach. by
In addition to a thorough knowledge of his native Italian, he had complete reading and speaking ability in Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Bohemian, Spanish, and French. Subsequently, thanks to his numerous journeys, he was enabled to evangelize at different periods most of the countries of Europe. (His Cross is still used by the Superior Generals of the Capuchin Order.) Lawrence also presents and defends the specific mission of Mary, both in the eternal decrees of God and in the facts of her being the Mother of Christ and the spiritual Mother of His Mystical Body. Instead, Lawrence saw that careful study of the language of text uncovers deeper strata of its literal meaning. Lawrence was born on July 22, 1559 . He develops also the secondary principles: uniqueness, convenience, eminence, and likeness to Christ the Redeemer in regard to Marian truths. The Turks were again defeated, and the honour of this double victory was attributed by the general and the entire army to Lorenzo. Mohammed III had, since his accession (1595), conquered a large part of Hungary. Although the most exposed to danger, Lorenzo was not wounded, which was universally regarded as due to a miraculous protection. By Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament on July 16, 2022 in Saint of the Week. Related Subjects: (4) Theology -- Early works to 1800. My email address is webmaster at newadvent.org. Until his death, he was the best adviser of his successors. A brilliant friar who spoke numerous languages, St. Lawrence was a renowned preacher and theologian. the MI Headquarters in North America, La [1] He was twelve when his father died, and continued his education at Saint Mark's College in Venice under the supervision of one of his uncles. He here confirmed the faith of the Catholics, brought back a great number to the practice of virtue, and converted many heretics. Please help support the mission of New Advent and get the full contents of this website as an instant download. He labored at the constitution of the League of German Catholic Princes which would oppose the Union of Protestant Princes and, as the result of an official mission to the court of Madrid, Lawrence obtained the adhesion of Phillip III to this plan, as well as financial aid for it. At the Chapter of 1605 he refused to undertake for a second term the government of his brethren, but until his death he was the best adviser of his successors. Yesterday, the feast of St Mary Magdalene, was the anniversary of the birth of St Lawrence of Brindisi in 1559, and of his death at the age of sixty in 1619; his feast is kept on the 21st. bless us each and every one. recited in the 13th century. He was encouraged in this by princes and by learned priests and laymen. Following three years as Vicar General of his Order (1602-1605), Lawrence engaged in a preaching crusade against the heretics in Prague (1606-1610) and in Munich (1610-1613) where he was well received by his intimate friend, Duke Maximilian II. Quote/s of the Day - 10 August - The Feast of St Lawrence of Rome. After serving as nuncio to Spain, he retired to a monastery in 1618. A WWW Resource on St. Francis and Franciscanism, To submit a link or to report an bad link, please Lawrences sensitivity to the needs of peoplea character trait perhaps unexpected in such a talented scholarbegan to surface. St Lawrence put his linguistic and other skills to very good use establishing monasteries across Europe, furthering Pronunciations of the Stabat Mater, in RA and MP3 Formats, c/o Orpheus Alliance: Virtual Music Department, Stabat Mater: His administration, characterized by wise firmness and fatherly tenderness, was of great benefit to the order. Father Mario Attard, OFM, Cap. As in the case of St. Francis of Assisi, there was something poetical about his piety, which often burst forth into canticles to the Blessed Virgin. The Saint explains the primary principle of Marian theology: the physical and divine maternity of Mary in regard to Christ, the God-Man, and her spiritual maternity in regard to all Christians. he cried, showing them the crucifix, "Victory is ours." They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Various attempts to publish his works 1 Anthony Brennan, St. Lawrence of Brindisi, (London: Washbourne . The Conventuals of Brindisi were entrusted with his education. Contact information. At first glance perhaps the most remarkable quality of St. Lawrence of Brindisi is his outstanding gift of languages. At the same time he was commissioned to establish houses of his order in Germany and Austria. He made use of a personal kind of short-hand. This article was transcribed for New Advent by Paul T. Crowley. At the Chapter of 1605 he refused to undertake for a second term the government of his brethren, but until his death he was the best adviser of his successors. The first volume of the Saint's Opera Omnia is dedicated entirely to the Sermons he wrote for Marian Feasts. published by The Franciscan Archive. In baptism he received the names of Julius Caesar. Having discharged this mission successfully, the saintly ambassador received a double mandate by virtue of which he was to represent the interests of the pope and of Madrid at the court of Maximilian of Bavaria, head of the League. He studied philosophy and theology at the University of Padua and was ordained a priest when he was 23 years old. On March 19, 1959, Pope John XXIII signed the brief declaring St. Lawrence of Brindisi a Doctor of the Church, with the title Apostolic Doctor.1 He is the first Capuchin Franciscan thus to be honored, the third Doctor of the entire Franciscan family (St. Bonaventure and St. Anthony are the others), the thirtieth saint to be declared a Doctor by the Church, and the seventh to be so honored in this century. He was one of the top students in his school, but lost both his . Explanation of Genesis is a commentary on the first eleven chapters of Genesis, excluding chapter ten which is strictly genealogical. In addition to a thorough knowledge of his native Italian, he had complete reading and speaking ability in Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Bohemian, Spanish and French. but Lawrence's main writings are in the nine volumes of his sermons. They responded to his appeal, and moreover the Duke of Mercur, Governor of Brittany, joined the imperial army, of which he received the effective command. In 1956, the Capuchins completed a 15-volume edition of Lawrence's writings. attributed by some scholars to Pope Innocent III, the first Pope to approve the In spite of many obstacles raised by the latter, the saint sailed from Genoa and carried out his mission successfully. . N 1024ESISTE DIO? In this position he was responsible for great growth and geographical expansion of the Order. and Text of the Hymn, in Latin and English, c/o marymediatrix.com, Audio Files for He was beatified by Pope Pius VI in 1783 and declared a doctor of the church by Pope John XXIII in 1959. He teaches also that she is Mediatress of all graces and Queen of the Universe. But that did not mean to him that Genesis 1-3 is a string of metaphors, or an allegory, that has to be deciphered by experts, which seems to be the opinion of modern Catholic exegetes. In baptism he received the names of Julius Caesar. With his facility for languages Lawrence was able to study the Bible in its original texts. The year was 258 A.D. Under Popes Gregory XIII and Clement VIII he was appointed apostolic preacher to the Roman Jews.
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