[5], He was beatified in 1783 by Pope Pius VI and was canonized in 1881 by Pope Leo XIII. Her. The Conventuals of Brindisi were entrusted with his education. His body rests at Lisbon in a monastery of the Poor Clares. Sacred Scripture is used extensively to illuminate the entire exposition of the truths of Catholic faith and morals. Conrad Holzinger of Saxony, OFM. The three volumes of controversies have notes in Greek and Hebrew. After serving as nuncio to Spain, he retired to a monastery in 1618. Amid the great difficulties created by the heretics he founded the convents of Vienna, Prague, and Graz, the nuclei of three provinces. St. It gives a short account of Lawrence's life and his debate with the Lutheran theologian Polycarp Leyser in Prague. This was the teaching of eminent theologians and members of the hierarchy, such as the Doctors of the Church, St. Augustine and St. Francis de Sales, as well as noted preachers such . Saint Lawrence of Brindisi,Priest & Doctor of the ChurchOptional MemorialJuly 21st. Birth: 1559. A good preacher was "the man of the day," and his sermons were events to chronicle for the town and the whole nation. 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. At the age of thirty-one, Lawrence was elected superior of the Capuchin Franciscan province of Tuscany. 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. Tags. Such unusual talents, added to a rare virtue, fitted Brother Lorenzo for the most diverse missions. Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was born in 1559 in southern Italy. Those who examined his writings in the process of his beatification became convinced Lawrence deserved to be named a Doctor of the Church. He entered the service of the Holy See, becoming papal nuncio to Bavaria. Some of the sets can be found in libraries of Capuchin houses. St. Lawrence of Brindisi was a holy Franciscan friar during the 17th century, and his example of holiness inspired St. John XXIII to declare him a Doctor of the Church in 1959. Lawrences sensitivity to the needs of peoplea character trait perhaps unexpected in such a talented scholarbegan to surface. Franciscan University of Steubenville is one of 4 libraries listed on WorldCat that has the English volumes available in their collection. contact the, On the The sermons he left fill no less than eight folio volumes. This has also been praised by critics for its masterful philosophic method of seeking the literal sense, for its sureness and vastness of exegetical information (Talmudic and Patristic, as well as more recent authors, are used by him). Conv. Holding himself responsible for victory, he communicated to the entire army in a glowing speech the ardour and confidence with which he was himself animated. Both were excellent Christians. His constant devotion to Scripture, coupled with great sensitivity to the needs of people, present a lifestyle which appeals to Christians today. Because he spoke eight languages, he was a popular and powerful preacher in several countries. In baptism he received the names of Julius Caesar. The three volumes of polemical writings have notes in Greek and Hebrew. 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. Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was Italian and a Capuchin with great teaching, writing, and leadership abilities. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1910. Through the intervention of Cardinal Dietrichstein, Commissary General of the Empire at the court of Paul V, Lawrence was kept for a time in Munich. 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. View all 1 editions? Pius Xs Encyclical on the 50th Anniversary of the Definition of the Dogma of Writings of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe, O.F.M. On the +John M. Farley, Archbishop of New York. 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. Most of his sermons are written in Italian, the other works being in Latin. 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. bless us each and every one. (1913). Alternate titles: Cesare de Rossi, Saint Laurence of Brindisi, San Lorenzo da Brindisi. Rule of St. Francis. July 20, 2021. Cuthbert Gumbinger, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D. St. Lawrence of Brindisi (+1619) was a true champion of the absolute primacy of Christ. spiritual life of St. Francis and his followers revolve, so also is this august The Catholic Encyclopedia. TU SOLA HAI DISTRUTTO TUTTE LE ERESIE DEL MONDO, ATTRAVERSO LIMMACOLATA AL SACRATISSIMO CUORE DI GESU, : Un collecion de articulos sobre La Santissima Virgen en la espiritualidad franciscana. (At that time the Order of Capuchins, which had broken away from the Observants in 1528 and had an independent constitution, gave its first superior the title of vicar-general only. He here confirmed the faith of the Catholics, brought back a great number to the practice of virtue, and converted many heretics. With St. Anthony, St. Bonaventure, and Blessed John Duns Scotus, he is a Doctor of the Franciscan Order. When sixteen, he joined the Capuchins at Verona . Friar Jacopone da Todi (in Italian) : some He was educated by the conventual Franciscans there and by his uncle at St. Mark's in Venice. He was most attentive to correcting the errors by Reformation preaching. 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. St. Lawrence of Brindisi is the lumen ac decus of the Capuchins and a glory to the entire Franciscan Order. When Europe rose up against them, the Imperial Army chose Lawrence to be head of all the chaplains. On the Admirability of the Virgin Theotokos, Sermon 1, [Latin & English] [The victory over the Turks is mentioned.] St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Doctor of the Church, on Creation and the Fall. "God is love," he reasoned, "and all his operations proceed from love. St. Lawrence of Brindisi, O.F.M.Cap. He said that he could have rewritten it entirely in its original languages merely from memory! Fr. Although the most exposed to danger, Lorenzo was not wounded, which was universally regarded as due to a miraculous protection. 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. The known writings of St. Lawrence of Brindisi comprise eight volumes of sermons, two didactic treatises on oratory, a commentary on Genesis, another on Ezekiel, and three volumes of religious polemics. Versed in many languages, Saint Lawrence was an outstanding scripture scholar and used his knowledge of the holy writings to produce many homilies. It has been set to music by such famous composers as, Orpheus Alliance: Virtual Music Department. 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. He died there on his sixtieth birthday, July 22, 1619. "Learn, unhappy man, how great is the power of my God; for your burning coals give me refreshment. Feast Day- July 21st Cesare de Rossi was born at Brindisi, kingdom of Naples, Italy, on July 22, 1559. . N 1228 LA PREGHIERA, The International HQ of the Militia of It is intended to show how genuine Catholic exegesis of Genesis should proceed. "This book examines the missionary work of the Capuchin friar and doctor of the Church Lawrence of Brindisi, who led the first organized Capuchin mission among the non-Catholics of Bohemia and worked extensively for the pope in Central Europe"-- Provided by publisher. The first volume of the Saint's Opera Omnia is dedicated entirely to the Sermons he wrote for Marian Feasts. [Note: In 1959 Pope John XXIII proclaimed St. Lorenzo da Brindisi a Doctor of the Universal Church. A Capuchin Franciscan, Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was a scholar, administrator, preacher, and lover of the poor. He was buried in the cemetery of the Poor Clares of Villafranca. Gregory DiPippo. Doctor of the Church St. Lawrence of Brindisi expressed it well in Opera Omnia: Feastday Sermons, "Just as husband and wife are one flesh, so too Joseph and Mary were one heart, one soul, one . He is buried in a monastery in Northern Spain and was canonized in 1881. Translations, 107 Poems by He honored the Mother of God with a very tender love, and to her he ascribed whatever he had received from Christ. This article was transcribed for New Advent by Paul T. Crowley. Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. 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. 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. he cried, showing them the crucifix, "Victory is ours." Note: In 1959 Pope John XXIII proclaimed St. Lorenzo da Brindisi a Doctor of the Universal Church. Filled with courage, Lawrence took command, grasped his famous Cross with which he worked miracles, and led the soldiers to battle and victory. Liturgical Colour : Green or White (Priests) Psalm 35 : 6-7ab, 8-9, 10-11 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. Read NowDownload. 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. Indeed, it become clear that the foundation point and principle of his Marian scholarship is the divine . He joined the Capuchin Friars Minor, a strict . Today studies are appearing constantly on the personality and doctrine of St. Lawrence and a critical life of the saint will soon appear in Italian in several volumes. 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. His administration, characterized by wise firmness and fatherly tenderness, was of great benefit to the order. He teaches also that she is Mediatress of all graces and Queen of the Universe. From 1596 to 1602 he had, as general definitor, to fix his residence in Rome. Explanation & Meditations, c/o TORs Website. At first glance perhaps the most remarkable quality of St. Lawrence of Brindisi is his outstanding gift of languages. [1], Mary, with Her loving Son, Three other Capuchins were also in the ranks of the army. Brother Lorenzo held successively all the offices of his order. attributed to Friar Jacoponi da Todi. Saint Lawrence of Brindisi - He was a gifted scholar who spoke dozens of languages and his powerful writings were a major influence in the Counter-Reformation. Most of his sermons are written in Italian, the other works being in Latin. N 1024ESISTE DIO? He here confirmed the faith of the Catholics, brought back a great number to the practice of virtue, and converted many heretics. He believed, as did Saint Bonaventure and other Franciscan theologians, that the Son of God would have become man even if Adam had not fallen. Optional Memorial: St. Lawrence of Brindisi (Ex 16:1-15; Ps 78; Mt 13:1-9) ***** The longest journey in the world is often from our heads to our hearts. , c/o Eleven of these 15 contain his sermons, each of which relies chiefly on scriptural quotations to illustrate his teaching. Even before his arrival in these countries, Lawrence was known as an austere religious, a cultured and famous preacher, and an efficacious controversialist. the most famous of all Lenten hymns in the Roman Rite, this chant has also been Preaching, to him, was "magnum et superhumanum munus" because it demands in the preacher "vitae sanctitas et doctrinae veritas." Printable Catholic Saints PDFs. Caesare de Rossi was born at Brandisi, kingdom of Naples, on July 22nd. St. Lawrence of Brindisi's works in English. Ecclesiastical approbation. After he was ordained a priest, he devoted his life to preaching. (1559-1619). An accomplished linguist, in addition to his native Italian, Lawrence could read and speak Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Czech, Spanish, and French fluently . Theologian. In 1595 the Turks entered Hungary. He then pursued his studies at Venice with the clerics of St. Mark's and under the supervision of one of his uncles. 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. In the practice of the religious virtues St. Lorenzo equals the greatest saints. recited in the 13th century. The world needs people of peace. Sermons -- Early works to 1800. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Born on 22 July 1559, and dying on 22 July 1619, St. Lawrence of Brindisi lived exactly sixty years. Although the most exposed to danger, Lorenzo was not wounded, which was universally regarded as due to a miraculous protection. All of his sermons are included in the English Opera Omnia, but the Lutheranismi Hypotyposis and his commentary on Genesis are not included. The barbarism and severity of pagan Rome had begun to reach a fever pitch. 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