Thursday, March 9, 2017

St. Bernard Writing Commentaries

 
Description of the illustration: Roman Catholic Saint, French abbot, habits, reading, altar, Saints, Bible characters, black and white illustration, kneeling
 
Bernard was instrumental in re-emphasizing the importance of lectio divina and contemplation on Scripture within the Cistercian order. Bernard had observed that when lectio divina was neglected monasticism suffered. Bernard considered lectio divina and contemplation guided by the Holy Spirit the keys to nourishing Christian spirituality. Read more...

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