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. His knowledge of the Hebrew language was of great help in this regard. At first glance perhaps the most remarkable quality of St. Lawrence of Brindisi is his outstanding gift of languages. 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. Born at Brindisi in 1559; died at Lisbon on 22 July, 1619. by Fr. N 1050 PERCHE I BUONI SOFFRONO? [2] He was elected again in 1605, but refused the office. Indeed, it become clear that the foundation point and principle of his Marian scholarship is the divine . Emperor Rudolph sent Lorenzo to Philip III of Spain to persuade him to join the League. God Himself confirmed by following signs the sanctity and wisdom of so great a man. Order of Friars Minor. A gifted linguist, he mastered several languages, including Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Syriac. 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. . He was educated by the conventual Franciscans there and by his uncle at St. Mark's in Venice. Corrections? Guglielmo de Rossi or Guglielmo Russi, according to a contemporary writer was his father's name; his mother was Elisabetta Masella. The best brief-ish biography I found of . July 21, 2022. The attack on Albe-Royal (now Stulweissenburg) was then contemplated. Exposition of the Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. During the Battle of Stuhlweissenburg, Hungary (October 914, 1601), Lawrence accompanied Emperor Rudolf IIs forces to victory against the Turkish army of Sultan Mehmed III; this victory was attributed in great part to the indomitable spirit of the saint, who had communicated his ardour and confidence to the Christian troops. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Milan, Paris, Marseilles, Spain, received him in turn. This article examines the ecclesiology of Lawrence of Brindisi's Lutheranismi hypotyposis. 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. And it is perhaps the greatest marvel of his life to have combined with duties so manifold anunusually intense inner life. More than three . News, analysis & spirituality by email, twice-weekly from CatholicCulture.org. 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. View all 1 editions? by
From there he progressed to the University of Padua becoming fluent in numerous languages. 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. His family was Venetian, but lived in the major port city of Brindisi, then in the Kingdom of Naples, far down Italy's Adriatic coast. St. Lawrence of Brindisi is the lumen ac decus of the Capuchins and a glory to the entire Franciscan Order. Below are some quotes I have translated from his Mariale.In some spots I have inserted the lacking Scripture reference or have written out the Scripture text referred to. HTML c/o IntraText / PDF His missionary and doctrinal activity is comparable to that of his confrere and fellow Doctor, St. Anthony of Padua. +John M. Farley, Archbishop of New York. Born on 22 July 1559, and dying on 22 July 1619, St. Lawrence of Brindisi lived exactly sixty years. 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. The Writings of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, OFM Cap. On Wednesday, 23 March [2011], at the General Audience in St Peter's Square, the Holy Father commented on St Lawrence of Brindisi, a Capuchin friar who lived in the 16th and early 17th centuries, "known for his vigorous labour for the salvation of souls, his vast learning and his eloquent preaching". The city was finally taken, and the Turks lost 30,000 men. Remy Lafort, Censor. the most famous of all Lenten hymns in the Roman Rite, this chant has also been Most of his sermons are written in Italian, the other works being in Latin. .---------------------Suscrbete al canal: http://smarturl.it/RomeReportsVisita nuestra web: http://www.romereports.com/ROME REPORTS, www.romereports.com, is. He was born on July 22, 1559 in the Italian Adriatic port city Brindisi. Mirror of the B. V. M. is an exposition of the "Hail Mary" as it was But the fatigues of the journey exhausted his feeble strength. of the theological exposition that prevails in the Franciscan approach to attributed by some scholars to Pope Innocent III, the first Pope to approve the Lawrence was a most devout client of Mary since he claimed that he owed his. Updates? When sixteen, he entered the Capuchins, taking the name Lawrence. Subsequently, thanks to his numerous journeys, he was enabled to evangelize at different periods most of the countries of Europe. The pulpit in the middle ages, and even at the time of St. Lawrence, was a true "cathedra," less professorial than that of the universities, but more frequented by the people, and it had a vast and immediate influence on them. Author and Publisher - Catholic Online. It was a difficult beginning for what would become the First Christian Millennium. His progress in his studies was very rapid, and, when barely six, he had already given indication of his future success in oratory. [6] In 1959 Pope John XXIII declared him Doctor of the Church with the title Apostolic Doctor.[7]. translation are c/o Casa Mariana, Frigento. The city was finally taken, and the Turks lost 30,000 men. He had the combination of brilliance, human compassion, and administrative skill needed to carry out his duties. Although the most exposed to danger, Lorenzo was not wounded, which was universally regarded as due to a miraculous protection. With this translation of his Mariale, we introduce the English reading public to the writings of Saint Lawrence of Brindisi. His saintliness, combined with his great kindliness, completed the preparing of the way for the grace of conversion. Availability . 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. 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. Brother Lorenzo held successively all the offices of his order. Lawrence was born on July 22, 1559, and died exactly 60 years later on his birthday in 1619. The Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was Italian and a Capuchin with great teaching, writing, and leadership abilities. He gives some of his own opinions, critically weighs those of others, even some venerable in age and authority. Conv.. One or the Rosary of Our Ladys 7 Joys, History, St Lawrence (1559 - 1619) was born into a merchant family in Brindisi, Italy. name was frequently in his heart and on his lips. His constant devotion to Scripture, coupled with great sensitivity to the needs of people, present a lifestyle which appeals to Christians today. Death: 1619. 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. 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. Brief Sketch. Writings of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe, O.F.M. In this position he was responsible for great growth and geographical expansion of the Order. When sixteen, he joined the Capuchins at Verona, taking the name Lawrence. Some of this fame still continued in later times with other preachers like Sts. writer. All of his sermons are included in . In baptism he received the names of Julius Caesar. Lawrence was ordained a priest at the age of 23. This work is a translation from Latin into English of St. Lawrence of Brindisi's commentary on the first three chapters of Genesis. Gregory DiPippo. At the request of Pope Clement VIII, he spent much time preaching to the Jews in Italy. He did not spare labors, vigils, nor life itself, which was in danger more than once, so that he could win all to Christ. Virgen Mara, Madre de Dios: Un collecion de articulos sobre La Santissima Virgen en la espiritualidad franciscana. 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. 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 . 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. Explanation of Genesis is a commentary on the first eleven chapters of Genesis, excluding chapter ten which is strictly genealogical. Because he spoke eight languages, he was a popular and powerful preacher in several countries. "St. Lawrence of Brindisi". He then pursued his studies at Venice with the clerics of St. Mark's and under the supervision of one of his uncles. 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. With St. Anthony, St. Bonaventure, and Blessed John Duns Scotus, he is a Doctor of the Franciscan Order. Liturgical Colour : Green or White (Priests) Psalm 35 : 6-7ab, 8-9, 10-11 This work, like his others, has a perennial appeal and can be used even today. Subject headings Lawrence, of Brindisi, Saint, 1559-1619. His progress in his studies was very rapid, and, when barely six, he had already given indication of his future success in oratory. Mohammed III had, since his accession (1595), conquered a large part of Hungary. His manuscripts cannot be read without special training and diligence. Pope Benedict XVI. 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. Caesare de Rossi was born at Brandisi, kingdom of Naples, on July 22nd. This is the underlying message Jesus gave to his disciples in today's 2nd Sunday of Lent year A Gospel (Mt 7:1-11) which narrates the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ, after having announced to them his Passion and Death on the cross. . Both were excellent Christians. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Hence devotion Greatly devoted to prayer, he used whatever time he could for it and was often lifted up in ecstasy. The Conventuals of Brindisi were entrusted with his education. Between the ages of twenty-five and thirty he composed his Explanatio in Genesim (on the first eleven chapters of Genesis). Conrad Holzinger of Saxony, OFM. Lawrence claimed that his excellent knowledge of Hebrew and Aramaic was a God-given charism. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Paul-Dominique Masiclat, O.P. 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. He completed his studies of philosophy and theology at the University of Padua and was ordained a priest at 23. 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. 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