c/o OFMVal, A Franciscan Born at Brindisi in 1559; died at Lisbon on 22 July, 1619. Having resigned his office of vicar-general in 1605, he was sent by the pope to evangelize Germany. Having withdrawn to the monastery of Caserta in 1618, Lorenzo was hoping to enjoy a few days of seclusion, when he was requested by the leading men of Naples to go to Spain and apprise Philip III of the conduct of Viceroy Ossuna. Lawrence became known for his goodness, his simplicity, and his . When sixteen, he joined the Capuchins at Verona . Ronald Lawler, O.F.M., Cap. Despite being publicly ridiculed for . In his sermons one finds topics that are not treated by the Summae of the Scholastics, e.g., the Royalty of Christ and the Assumption of Our Blessed Lady. The following article provides an excellent look at the life and works of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, especially the attributes for which he was declared a Doctor of the Church - the first Capuchin Franciscan to be awarded this honor. It was in Mary's name that he worked his miracles, and his favourite blessing was: "Nos cum prole pia benedicat Virgo Maria." When sixteen, he joined the Capuchins at Verona . The canonization took place on 8 December, 1881. Biographical selection: Cesare de Rossi was born at Brindisi in the Kingdom of Naples on July 22, 1559 into a Venetian family of a good social standing. Although the most exposed to danger, Lorenzo was not wounded, which was universally regarded as due to a miraculous protection. A WWW Resource on St. Francis and Franciscanism, To submit a link or to report an bad link, please [Note: In 1959 Pope John XXIII proclaimed St. Lorenzo da Brindisi a Doctor of the Universal Church. Saint Lawrence of Brindisi versus the Moslems. St. Lawrence was born in Brindisi, Italy, July 22, 1559, the son of Guglielmo Rossi and Elizabetta Masella. Born on 22 July 1559, and dying on 22 July 1619, St. Lawrence of Brindisi lived exactly sixty years. 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. "God is love," he reasoned, "and all his operations proceed from love. But the fatigues of the journey exhausted his feeble strength. He develops also the secondary principles: uniqueness, convenience, eminence, and likeness to Christ the Redeemer in regard to Marian truths. In 1575 he was received into the Order of Capuchins under the name of Brother Lorenzo, and, after his profession, made his philosophical and theological studies at the University of Padua. Milan, Paris, Marseilles, Spain, received him in turn. So great an impression did his sermons make in Prague that the Protestants were aroused to action and tried in vain to have Emperor Rudolf II expel Lawrence from the realm. 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. Writings of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe, O.F.M. Fr. The sermons he left fill no less than eight folio volumes. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. He teaches also that she is Mediatress of all graces and Queen of the Universe. This work is a translation from Latin into English of St. Lawrence of Brindisi's commentary on the first three chapters of Genesis. He was born on July 22, 1559, and died exactly [] This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain:Herbermann, Charles, ed. bless us each and every one. After he was ordained a priest, he devoted his life to preaching. Most of his sermons are written in Italian, the other works being in Latin. It was said he knew the entire original text of the Bible. Brother Lorenzo held successively all the offices of his order. So excellent was his knowledge of Hebrew, the rabbis felt sure he was a Jew who had become a Christian. St. Lawrence had a rich personality, wonderful talents, and a fine appearance. The Capuchin breviary says of him on July 23: "Ordained a priest, he devoted himself entirely to the salvation of souls. Lawrence had a balance in his life that blended self-discipline with a keen appreciation for the needs of those whom he was called to serve. Read NowDownload. He made use of a personal kind of short-hand. Victor Warkulwiz, M.S.S. the most famous of all Lenten hymns in the Roman Rite, this chant has also been At the age of thirty-one, Lawrence was elected superior of the Capuchin Franciscan province of Tuscany. When he was twelve years of age his father died. St. Lawrence is the exemplar for the exegesis of Genesis 1-11 in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Lawrence also examines the sad social consequences of false doctrines. In 1959 Pope Saint John XXIII proclaimed Saint Lawrence of Brindisi an Apostolic Doctor of the Church for his creative yet orthodox writings on the Virgin Mary . On July 21, the Franciscan family, with the rest of the Church, celebrates the memory of St. Lawrence of Brindisi (1559-1619), who was been described as "the Capuchins' Renaissance man." Given an excellent education. Lawrence of Brindisi (22 July 1559 - 22 July 1619), born Giulio Cesare Russo, was a Roman Catholic priest and a theologian as well as a member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. Milan, Paris, Marseilles, Spain, received him in turn. From 1613 to 1618 Lawrence was an Assistant General of his Order, after which period he retired to a friary to devote himself to prayer and study. Lawrence of Brindisi, Saint (1559-1619) Showing one featured edition. His administration, characterized by wise firmness and fatherly tenderness, was of great benefit to the order. CE, Stabat 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 chapter of 1602 he was elected vicar-general. It was not until 1618 that Pope Paul V changed it to that of minister general). At first glance perhaps the most remarkable quality of Saint Lawrence of Brindisi is his outstanding gift of languages. Beginning in 1599, Lawrence established Capuchin monasteries in modern Germany and Austria, furthering the Counter-Reformation and bringing many Protestants back to the Catholic faith. Three other Capuchins were also in the ranks of the army. The Key Writings of the 35 Doctors of the Church Name Key Writings Dates 1. N 1170 TU SOLA HAI DISTRUTTO TUTTE LE ERESIE DEL MONDO 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. This theological maturity was captured in his numerous writings and as such Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1959 by Pope John XXIII. Because he spoke eight languages, he was a popular and powerful preacher in several countries. Vol. St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Doctor of the Church, on Creation and the Fall. St. The Writings of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, OFM Cap. September 7, 2020 by Fr. The decree, which begins with the words, "Celsitudo ex humilitate," states that the Saint's feast will be observed on July 21. Hence devotion Until his death, he was the best adviser of his successors. It was in Mary's name that he worked his miracles, and his favourite blessing was: "Nos cum prole pia benedicat Virgo Maria." Most of his sermons are written in Italian, the other works being in Latin. I would like to point out that all of the Opera Omnia of St. Lawrence of Brindisi has been translated into English by Fr. The translation from Latin into English and transliterations from Hebrew and Greek letters into Roman letters were done by Craig Toth. In the practice of the religious virtues St. Lorenzo equals the greatest saints. The first volume of the Saint's Opera Omnia is dedicated entirely to the Sermons he wrote for Marian Feasts. Devotion has edited a translation of St. Lawrence's 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 . The The process of beatification, several times interrupted by various circumstances, was concluded in 1783. The Turks were again defeated, and the honour of this double victory was attributed by the general and the entire army to Lorenzo. Sermons. He spent his whole religious life in prayer, study, teaching, preaching, and writing. St. Lorenzo da Brindisi. N 1319 IL SUO NOME In addition to all these occupations he undertook, with the assistance of several Capuchins, a missionary campaign throughout Germany, and for eight months travelled in Bavaria, Saxony, and the Palatinate. While still a deacon he preached the Lenten sermons in Venice. Our Patron, St. Lawrence of Brindisi (1559 -1619), was born as Julius Caesar Russon, in Brindisi, Italy, on July 22, 1559. Availability . He became a Capuchin in the Venetian Province of the Order in 1575, studied philosophy and theology at the University of Padua, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1582. At the request of Pope Clement VIII, he spent much time preaching to the Jews in Italy. In 1595 the Turks entered Hungary. As a young boy, he was heavily influenced by local Capuchins and became a friar in their order at age 16. . . 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 . Remy Lafort, Censor. This article was transcribed for New Advent by Paul T. Crowley. Saint Benedict The Moor - He was the son of former slaves, taken from Africa. The following is a sermon given by St. Lawrence during the Lenten Season: When you fast do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. When he was twelve years of age his father died. Order of Friars Minor. Lawrence was ordained a priest at the age of 23.[2]. and Text of the Hymn, in Latin and English, c/o marymediatrix.com, Audio Files for Similar Items. Lawrence was born on July 22, 1559, and died exactly 60 years later on his birthday in 1619. To protect the Faith more efficaciously in their states, the Catholic princes of Germany formed the alliance called the "Catholic League". From the critical edition of the saint's writings (beautifully bound and illustrated), we can understand why his contemporaries universally praised the faith, the zeal, and the scholarship of the humble Capuchin. Admirability of the Virgin Theotokos. Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was one of the greatest ornaments of the Capuchin Order, and deserved well of both Church and State at the beginning of the 17th century. benedicat Virgo Maria. His saintliness, combined with his great kindliness, completed the preparing of the way for the grace of conversion. He was most attentive to correcting the errors by Reformation preaching. [1], Mary, with Her loving Son, Ronald Lawler, O.F.M., Cap. At first glance, perhaps the most remarkable quality of Lawrence of Brindisi is his outstanding gift of languages. 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. John Duns Scotus, St. Bernadine of Siena]. He adopted the method of preaching in favour with the great Franciscan missionaries, or rather with apostolic workers of all times, who, aiming primarily to reach men's hearts and convert them, always adapt their style of discourse to the spiritual needs of their hearers. It draws heavily from the writings of St. Maximilian One can easily see how the saint attracted his audiences by his clear doctrine, his forceful arguments, his exquisite use of Holy Scripture from both Old and New Testaments, and his profound erudition. writer. Subsequently, thanks to his numerous journeys, he was enabled to evangelize at different periods most of the countries of Europe. He had the combination of brilliance, human compassion, and administrative skill needed to carry out his duties. Specialists in Mariology declare that the sixty-two sermons of Lawrence's Mariale form a complete summa of this matter, prominent in Marian literature not only at his time, but ever since. 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. Of a precocious piety, Lorenzo gave early evidence of a religious vocation. He was unable to travel homeward, and after a few days of great suffering died at Lisbon in the native land of St. Anthony (22 July, 1619), as he had predicted when he set out on his journey. Popes Gregory XIII and Clement VIII ordered the Saint to preach exegetical sermons to the Jews in Rome and other cities to convince them that Christ is the divine Messias and that the Christian religion alone is the true one. His constant devotion to Scripture, coupled with great sensitivity to the needs of people, present a lifestyle which appeals to Christians today. A gifted linguist, he mastered several languages, including Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Syriac. Caesare de Rossi was born at Brandisi, kingdom of Naples, on July 22nd. Life of Agony c.297-373 2. He was beatified by Pope Pius VI in 1783 and declared a doctor of the church by Pope John XXIII in 1959. His superiors, as well as popes and kings, were quick to recognize his prudence and other virtues and gifts, that his services for the benefit of others were employed from 1590 till his death in 1619. uCatholic. 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. Saint Lawrence of Brindisi,Priest & Doctor of the ChurchOptional MemorialJuly 21st. Eleven of these 15 contain his sermons, each of which relies chiefly on scriptural quotations to illustrate his teaching. Alternate titles: Cesare de Rossi, Saint Laurence of Brindisi, San Lorenzo da Brindisi. is a short introduction to the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary after the manner Remembering the sufferings of Jesus Christ, he could not refrain from tears. In 1956, the Capuchins completed a 15-volume edition of Lawrence's writings. Death: 1619. By: Deacon Keith Fournier. History, mythology, law, legend, science, and art are pressed into service, together with theology and philosophy, to make his sermons exemplars of the art of preaching. As his feebleness prevented him from marching, he mounted on horseback and, crucifix in hand, took the lead of the army, which he drew irresistibly after him. by Fr. Father Lawrence was thoroughly loyal to the Franciscan school of theology. He joined the Capuchin Friars Minor, a strict offshoot of the Franciscans, at Verona, Italy, in 1575, taking the name Lorenzo (Lawrence). His brilliance was matched with great human compassion. Both were excellent Christians. Feast Day - July 21. This topic has become near and dear to my heart. And, most important of all, he shows how far exegesis can proceed, how much we can learn about our origins, if we accept without reservation the veracity of the text of Genesis. Some of this fame still continued in later times with other preachers like Sts. Eleven of these 15 contain his sermons, each of which relies chiefly on . As however they still exceeded in numbers the Christian army, they formed their lines anew, and a few days later another battle was fought. Copyright 2023, All Rights Reserved | Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation, DAY ONE - How the World Was Made in Six Days - Online Streaming, Evolution Devolution Science - E-Book (PDF), The Catholic Teaching On Scriptural Inerrancy, Genesis Through the Eyes of the Saints - MP3 Audiobook. He had to a high degree the gift of contemplation, and very rarely celebrated Holy Mass without falling into ecstasies. contact the Webmaster, The Marian Sermons But the fatigues of the journey exhausted his feeble strength. Means of communication were scarce in those days, and so the pulpit was the microphone of the crowds. Finally, the Saint defends the legitimacy, the nature, and the acts of Marian cult against the attacks of the Protestants.
