A brilliant friar who spoke numerous languages, St. Lawrence was a renowned preacher and theologian. 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. A saint's feast day is normally on the day of their death, but tomorrow, July 22 is the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, so Lawrence's feast was transferred to today, the 21 st. Lawrence entered the Capuchin Franciscans at the age of 16 and was ordained at the age of 23. Amid the great difficulties created by the heretics he founded the convents of Vienna, Prague, and Graz, the nuclei of three provinces. Lawrence of Brindisi was born in Italy in 1559. 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. He also has a thorough knowledge of Greek, Hebrew, and Syriac. Later, the Mission was assigned to St. Joseph Church, Marshall. Printable Catholic Saints PDFs. Contact information. It is possible to order this set of St. Lawerences works, or individual volumes from the set, direct from the publisher in India. Although the most exposed to danger, Lorenzo was not wounded, which was universally regarded as due to a miraculous protection. Guglielmo de Rossi or Guglielmo Russi, according to a contemporary writer was his father's name; his mother was Elisabetta Masella. but Lawrence's main writings are in the nine volumes of his sermons. He ruled several provinces of his Order in Italy and the Alps, acted as delegate of popes to various rulers and gave counsel to the latter for many years. ], EWTN | 5817 Old Leeds Rd. Ronald Lawler, O.F.M., Cap. Description. 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 . Lawrence claimed that his excellent knowledge of Hebrew and Aramaic was a God-given charism. 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. | Irondale, AL 35210 |. 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. He was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Saint John XXIII. Hostility against the early followers of Jesus Christ was growing. 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. Pius Xs Encyclical on the 50th Anniversary of the Definition of the Dogma of He had the combination of brilliance, human compassion, and administrative skill needed to carry out his duties. . Guglielmo de Rossi -- or Guglielmo Russi, according to a contemporary writer -- was his father's name; his mother was Elisabetta Masella. by Fr. It was in Mary's name that he worked his miracles, and his favourite blessing was: "Nos cum prole pia benedicat Virgo Maria." It always the chaplain who was at the head of the army. (II Celano 198, Omnibus, p.521), also Writings of St.Francis 4 Salutation of the Blessed Virgin (p.135); Celano,First Life 24 (248); Legend of the Three companions Ch.V 15 (905); Mirror of Perfection 55 (1177) Francis was known for his great devotion, reverence and imitation of Mary, the Mother of God,. In rapid succession he was promoted by his fellow Capuchins and was elected minister general of the Capuchins in 1602. Some of this fame still continued in later times with other preachers like Sts. N 995 DOVE LA FELICITA? The Catholic Encyclopedia. His body rests at Lisbon in a monastery of the Poor Clares. The saint proves the singular privileges of the Mother of God: her immunity from all sins, even original; her fullness of grace; her perpetual virginity of soul and body, and her glorious Assumption into Heaven, body and soul. 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. As his coming was preceded by a great reputation for holiness, the people flocked to hear him preach and to receive his blessing. He gives some of his own opinions, critically weighs those of others, even some venerable in age and authority. The three volumes of polemical writings have notes in Greek and Hebrew. Both were excellent Christians. The city was finally taken, and the Turks lost 30,000 men. He joined the Capuchin Friars Minor, a strict offshoot of the Franciscans, at Verona, Italy, in 1575, taking the name Lorenzo (Lawrence). An effort to achieve peace in his native kingdom of Naples took him on a journey to Lisbon to visit the king of Spain. At first glance perhaps the most remarkable quality of St. Lawrence of Brindisi is his outstanding gift of languages. 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. Having resigned his office of vicar-general in 1605, he was sent by the pope to evangelize Germany. New York: Robert Appleton Company. The Pope chose him as one of seven deacons to serve in Rome. by Pope St. Pius X, St. This volume, which is entitled St. Lawrence of Brindisi on Creation and the Fall, is intended to be an informative work for the liberally educated Catholic layman and not a critical edition for scholars. But the fatigues of the journey exhausted his feeble strength. St Lawrence of Brindisi was born on July 22 nd, the feast of St Mary Magdalene, in 1559, and died on the same day in 1619, at the age of sixty. Alternate titles: Cesare de Rossi, Saint Laurence of Brindisi, San Lorenzo da Brindisi. of the Critical Latin edition. Vincent Ferrer and Bernardine of Siena, could be called "Trumpets of Heaven.". Father Mario Attard, OFM, Cap. Candide, H. (1910). It was on the occasion of the foundation of the convent of Prague in 1601 that he was named the imperial chaplain for the army of Rudolph II, Holy Roman Emperor, and successfully recruited Philippe Emmanuel, Duke of Mercur, to help fight against the Ottoman Turks. Please note that the ascription of the Mirror of the In the light of present exegetical studies, this work of Lawrence has particular interest. The three volumes of controversies have notes in Greek and Hebrew. Our Patron, St. Lawrence of Brindisi (1559 -1619), was born as Julius Caesar Russon, in Brindisi, Italy, on July 22, 1559. The editor of New Advent is Kevin Knight. "Saint Lawrence of Brindisi", Capuchin Friars, Province of St. Mary, International Alliance of Catholic Knights, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lawrence_of_Brindisi&oldid=1117266182, 16th-century Italian Roman Catholic theologians, General Vicars and Ministers General of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, 17th-century Italian Roman Catholic theologians, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles incorporating a citation from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia with Wikisource reference, Articles incorporating text from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia with Wikisource reference, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 October 2022, at 20:04. While still a deacon he preached the Lenten sermons in Venice. His brilliance was matched with great human compassion. Les Ecrits du S. Antoine de Padoue en Franais, c/o JesusMarie.com, SPECULUM B. MARIAE VIRGINIS 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. 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. This topic has become near and dear to my heart. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. His administration, characterized by wise firmness and fatherly tenderness, was of great benefit to the order. N 1024ESISTE DIO? Between the ages of twenty-five and thirty he composed his Explanatio in Genesim (on the first eleven chapters of Genesis). The 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. An interesting fact about St. Lawrence of Brindisi. N 1220 LO SCOPO DELLA MILIZIA He spent his whole religious life in prayer, study, teaching, preaching, and writing. The world needs people of peace. [2] In 1596 he was appointed definitor general in Rome for the Capuchins. With St. Anthony, St. Bonaventure, and Blessed John Duns Scotus, he is a Doctor of the Franciscan Order. . Lawrence knew that to be a good preacher he had to know not only theology and philosophy, but especially Holy Scripture. Thoughts from Fr. to St. Bonaventure was established to be erroneous at the turn of the Such a knowledge, in the eyes of many, could be accounted for only by supernatural assistance, and, during the process of beatification, the examiners of the saint's writings rendered the following judgment: "Vere inter sanctos Ecclesiae doctores adnumerari potest.". 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. Owing to his wonderful memory he mastered not only the principal European languages, but also most of the Semitic tongues. of all that St. Francis strove in death and life to accomplish. In the practice of the religious virtues St. Lorenzo equals the greatest saints. Sent in 1599 to Austria and Bohemia to help in the fight against Protestantism, Lawrence took with him twelve other friars whom he dispatched to Vienna, Graz, and Prague. many blessings, especially his profound grasp of Biblical languages, and even. Read NowDownload. In 1956, the Capuchins completed a 15-volume edition of Lawrence's writings. Regrettably, I can't reply to every letter, but I greatly appreciate your feedback especially notifications about typographical errors and inappropriate ads. Writings of St. Lawrence of Brindisi Those who have studied the history of devotion to St. Joseph are of one accord. From his tenderest years Saint Lawrence of Brindisi evinced rare gifts of nature and grace. After studies in Verona, he was ordained and began to preach with great effect in Northern Italy. 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). It was said he knew the entire original text of the Bible. Prof. Plinio Corra de Oliveira. 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. He employs tradition, both Jewish and Catholic, the sciences of his day, and common sense imbued with deep faith. Born at Brindisi in 1559; died at Lisbon on 22 July, 1619. His manuscripts cannot be read without special training and diligence. Lawrence was born Giulio Cesare Russo in 1559 in Brindisi, Italy, where his father, a Venetian, was a prosperous merchant. The very year of his election the new superior began the visitation of the provinces. After the Holy Sacrifice, his great devotion was the Rosary and the Office of the Blessed Virgin. [1], Mary, with Her loving Son, Lawrences sensitivity to the needs of peoplea character trait perhaps unexpected in such a talented scholarbegan to surface. This article examines the ecclesiology of Lawrence of Brindisi's Lutheranismi hypotyposis. News, analysis & spirituality by email, twice-weekly from CatholicCulture.org. In baptism he received the name Giulio Cesare. 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. The year was 258 A.D. La Vie Divine de la Trs Sainte Vierge Marie Description. His reverence for Mary can scarcely be put into words. Ronald Lawler, O.F.M., Cap. He was Italian and a Capuchin with great teaching, writing, and leadership abilities. Instead, Lawrence saw that careful study of the language of text uncovers deeper strata of its literal meaning. Amid so many various undertakings Lorenzo found time for the practices of personal sanctification. [6] In 1959 Pope John XXIII declared him Doctor of the Church with the title Apostolic Doctor.[7]. 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. Both were excellent Christians. His success in Rome caused him to be called to several other cities, where he also baptized numerous Jews. From 1596 to 1602 he had, as general definitor, to fix his residence in Rome. This work is a translation from Latin into English of St. Lawrence of Brindisis commentary on the first three chapters of Genesis. He entered the service of the Holy See, becoming papal nuncio to Bavaria. by The saint's up-to-date mastery of biblical science, which the Protestants opposed to tradition, to the Scholastics, and to the ecclesiastical magisterium, gave Lawrence an undisputed authority in controversies with the innovators. John Larson, M.I.C. He had to a high degree the gift of contemplation, and very rarely celebrated Holy Mass without falling into ecstasies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Shop St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. At first glance, perhaps the most remarkable quality of Lawrence of Brindisi is his outstanding gift of languages. With St. Anthony, St. Bonaventure, and Blessed John Duns Scotus, he is a Doctor of the Franciscan Order. In spite of many obstacles raised by the latter, the saint sailed from Genoa and carried out his mission successfully. A Capuchin Doctor of the Church? St. Lawrence of Brindisi is the lumen ac decus of the Capuchins and a glory to the entire Franciscan Order. Diem Illum Laetissumum His administration characterized by wise firmness and fatherly tenderness, was of great benefit to the order. Lawrence was born on July 22, 1559 . He studied philosophy and theology at the University of Padua and was ordained a priest when he was 23 years old. N 1170 TU SOLA HAI DISTRUTTO TUTTE LE ERESIE DEL MONDO 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. The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Saint Lawrence of Brindisi", Franciscan Media, "Closing prayers said at the Rosary Vigils and Sunday Holy Hours". But he does give modern exegetes a model to imitate. and Immaculate Queen found at the very center and principle of Franciscan Life. Despite all his traveling, preaching, and diplomatic missions, St. Lawrence wrote (either entirely or at least in rsum) some 800 sermons in Latin (only nine in Italian) which fill eleven of his fifteen huge Opera Omnia volumes, published in a critical edition from 1928 to 1956. After the Holy Sacrifice, his great devotion was the Rosary and the Office of the Blessed Virgin. At the age of twenty-two, while still only a deacon (1851), he himself was given the rare privilege of preaching to the people. He was a man of immense intellectual, moral and spiritual stature who also lived a life of swashbuckling adventure. Most of his sermons are written in Italian, the other works being in Latin. When he was just 16, he entered the Capuchin Franciscan Order in Venice and received the name of Lawrence. 31 Waterway Boulevard Weir Views, VIC 3338. 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