Discovering the obvious robert hanley this book is about finding a better. Nation vatican world commentary blogs features movies books. The seven words on the cross, saint robert bellarmine. Founded in 1965, the bellarmine forum wanderer forum foundation is a public charity dedicated to helping you find the true catholic faith, enjoy it, and prosper in your life with god, his angels, and his saints. Robert bellarmines spirited polemics dinesh dsouza during the tempestuous time of the rise of protestantism following the reformation, the catholic church needed advocates who would defend the faith against calumnies and distortions, while at the same time militating for needed reform. Sep 17, 2015 for his immense work in teaching the faith st. Robert bellarmine 15421621 was born in montepulciano, italy, and died in rome.
Robert bellarmine is now invoked as the patron saint of catechists. Novel and vigorous it inspires a person to do whatever is necessary not to go there. He was born in 1542 at the height of the protestant reformation. Altho references are made to the textbook, understanding the scriptures, this study can be done with just your bible. In the logos editions, these volumes are enhanced by amazing functionality. Jan 06, 2003 a commentary on the book of psalms st. Robert bellarmine was born october 4th, 1542 at monte pulciano in tuscany to a noble though impoverished family. In the logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Robert bellarmine was perhaps the most effective theologian and apologist for the catholic church during the counterreformation battles with protestantism. It is a very old book so the psalm numbers are different than a standard bible, which was a little confusing at first. His success was obtained through his logical, temperate reasoning rather than through mere dogmatic assertions. An examination of, and meditation upon, the seven sayings spoken by jesus on the cross aka the seven last words as well as the associated total solar eclipse. 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.
Robert bellarmine 15421621 was unique for several reasons, all of which make up the singular admixture that was his person and position. Robert bellarmine, sj, was one of the most important cardinals of the catholic reformation and became a doctor of the church. Books by robert bellarmine author of the art of dying well. This book would be of great use to any christian, and particularly catholics, and deserves a spot in any catholic, and especially traditional, library. Nearly 400 pages of wisdom, each psalm is extensively commented on with bellarmines usual eloquence. The latters title was later changed to explanatio in psalmos rendered in english as a commentary on the book of psalms and this work was upheld as one of the most erudite works on the psalms, even by his severest contemporary critics, such as protestants who only a few years previous had been dealt a decisive apologetic blow by st. Robert bellarmine translated from the latin of the venerable cardinal belarmine the rev. Robert francis bellarmine 1542 1621 as one of the churchs most learned men of the faith during one of the most. Robert francis bellarmine 15421621 as one of the churchs most learned men of the faith during one of the most. These are the people who give out communion to the faithful at sunday mass. In this section of the hebrew bible the canonical order of books has varied greatly. The book tells several popular and clandestine accounts of his life, and offers a summary of his famous contemporary spiritual classic the art of dying well.
Full text of commentary on the psalms, psalms il see other formats. Saint gregory the great, apostle of the angels, book 9 of his letters, book 9. Joachim kenney, who entered the order of preachers in 2010. Robert bellarmine, youll study bellarmines versebyverse commentary on the psalms, follow his 15 practical steps for growing closer to god, and find comfort in his meditations on facing mortality.
March 11, 2018 the fourth sunday of lent lenten almsgiving haiti march 11 sunday all masses confirmation march 16 friday 7. Most of the psalms of david, he said, read like a compendium of the whole of the old testament, a summation in poetic capsule. St robert was made a cardinal in 1599, but after a disagreement with the pope was sent as bishop to capua in 1602. And there was another sign in heaven the red dragon satan ready to devour the fruit of her. Saint robert bellarmine parish mission statement we are a diverse catholic community of genera ons, experiencing the living god and re. It is richly illustrated with images to assist learning and memory. The son of noble parents, he entered the society of jesus, finishing his. Founded in 1965, the bellarmine forum wanderer forum foundation is a public charity dedicated to helping you find the true catholic faith, enjoy it, and prosper in. His writings help us understand that the real source of our faith is not merely a set of doctrines, but rather the person of jesus still living in the church today. A commentary on the book of psalms saint robert bellarmine. The psalter, or book of psalms, is the first book of the writings kethubhim or hagiographa, i. He was a bright student and at 16, entered a novitiate college in rome. St robert bellarmine continuing my series on commentaries on the psalms, if you can only afford to buy one, the commentary by st robert bellarmine sj is the one i would recommend.
Free traditional catholic books catholic tradition traditional. You will certainly acquire a deeper understanding of marian doctrine. Robert bellarmine speaks again national catholic register. Robert bellarmine was a very learned man and was proclaimed a doctor of the church in 1931. Prayer to st robert bellarmine prayers4reparations blog.
I admire this commentary and in fact since it was out of print then i photocopied the entire commentary after coming across a copy in my library, to have a copy for myself. 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 canonized a saint in 1930 and named doctor of the church, one of only 36. May, 2017 saint robert bellarmine doctor of the church, cardinal 15421621 st. Healing of rejection with the help of the lord, a survivors guide. A chief provider and curator of catholic information on the web since 1996. And if youre unsatisfied for any reason, remember you get amazons 30day, ironclad, full. This catechism was created in 1614 by doctor of the church, cardinal robert bellarmine. Sermon on st bellermines teaching of the end times. A commentary on the book of psalms by robert bellarmine. Robert bellarmine gives versebyverse commentary on the psalms as they are in the vulgate and rendered in the douayrheims bible. Robert bellarmine is not only a book about marian apologetics, but itll also help you grow in your devotion to mary through the sermons and examples of st. However, of the time period, i havent found book of the same volume of caliber as bellarmines commentary. And if youre unsatisfied for any reason, remember you get amazons 30day, ironclad, full refund, zero risk guarantee.
Saint robert bellarmine doctor of the church, cardinal 15421621 st. Feb 25, 2016 sermon on st bellermines teaching of the end times. After being educated by the jesuits, he joined the society of jesus in 1560, and as a young man taught greek, hebrew and theology. Jerome made a rather hasty revision of the old itala version of the psalms. And being in labor she was in pain to be delivered. Anyone feeling called to this ministry should contact the church office.
Robert bellarmine was born roberto bellarmino in 1542 at montepulciano, italy. Jan 06, 2003 buy a commentary on the book of psalms by st. A commentary on the book of psalms translated from the. Sep 16, 2019 robert bellarmine was born october 4th, 1542 at monte pulciano in tuscany to a noble though impoverished family. St robert bellarmine 1542 1621 was born into a noble but impoverished family at montepulciano, italy. The book of psalms, even if it is, properly speaking, the. This is a very wonderful and thorough commentary on the book of psalms written by a doctor of the church. Robert bellarmine is a sermon on hell as part of the four last things. It might not be the best commentary on the psalms to jump into if you are just starting to get to know them. St robert bellarmines commentary on psalm 1 the divine lamp. Commentary on the book of psalms by st robert bellarmine. A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of stars. St robert bellarmine continuing my series on commentaries on the psalms, if you can only afford to buy one, the commentary. His mother was the sister of pope marcellus ii whose papacy lasted for twentytwo days in 1555.
He is considered a leading figure in the catholic counterreformation and strongly supported the selfreform decrees of the council of. In the new rite, which has reduced the significance of the stigmata of saint francis, saint roberts feast day has been moved to september 17. This commentary on the book of psalms, available from leaflet missal, is a translation from latin by st. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pope pius xi beatified him in 1923, canonized him in 1930 and proclaimed him a doctor of the church in 1931. It contains commentaries on all 150 psalms and is an excellent source for daily meditation. Robert bellarmine was born to an impoverished noble italian family. Great catholic books newsletter volume i, number 9. He then progressed to the universities of padua and leuven. In addition to being privileged to write this post at catholic exchange, i have written an entire book on the life of st. Robert bellarmine was born in 1542 in the tiny village of monte puciano. Saint robert bellarmine was canonized by pope pius xi in 1930, and declared a doctor of the universal church in.
Sep 09, 2005 i admire this commentary and in fact since it was out of print then i photocopied the entire commentary after coming across a copy in my library, to have a copy for myself. Commentary on the book of psalms loreto publications. Half these books were copies of the new testament by p. Robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Robert bellarmine was born at montepulciano, italy in 1542, the third of ten children. Robert bellarmine devoted his life to the study of scripture and catholic doctrine. May his prayers bring about a great renewal of catechesis in our time. 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. He was a vigorous defender of the faith at the time of the reformation. Protecting gods children making the church a safe environment for all, particularly children and atrisk adults, is a major priority of the administration and staff of saint robert bellarmine parish family.
While still very young, bellarmine distinguished himself academically. St robert bellarmines commentary on psalm 2 the divine lamp. St robert bellarmine, bishop and doctor of the church, was born in tuscany in 1542. Robert bellarmine kindle edition by robert bellarmine, john osullivan. Robert bellarmine, patron saint of catechists word on fire. A commentary on the book of psalms logos bible software. September 17 th is the feast day of saint robert bellarmine, doctor of the church, and patron saint of catechists and catechumens. His early intellectual accomplishments gave his father hope that bellarmine would restore the family. Aug 31, 2017 an examination of, and meditation upon, the seven sayings spoken by jesus on the cross aka the seven last words as well as the associated total solar eclipse.
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