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Saint Bernard was born at Fontaines, in the year 1090, the third son of Tescelin and his wife Aleth, both of whom were worthy to be the parents of a Saint. All of their children were offered to God at their birth, and God accepted the offering, for their six sons became Monks at Citeaux and their one daughter a Nun. But Bernard was especially devoted to God’s service.

Harassed with doubts and perplexities, one day he entered a church and prayed for guidance. He heard voice saying to him in the words of the Apocalypse (22:17) “And he that heareth, let him say: Come”; and when he left the church he had determined to accept the invitation of God. But he did not go alone: first his uncle, then his brothers, and finally several of his friends resolved to follow where he led, until he had gathered around him thirty disciples. For six months they led a community life at Chatillon, and when all difficulties had been removed they set out for Citeaux. Bernard’s arrival was the turning point in the history of Citeaux, as the entry of so many postulants ensured the future of the Order.

In 1115, Bernard, although young in years and young in the monastic life, was chosen to found a new monastery. The site selected presented almost hopeless difficulties. It was in the diocese of Langres, on the left bank of the Aube, called the Valley of Bitterness. Later the name was changed, perhaps by Bernard himself, to Clara Vallis (Clairvaux, or the Bright Valley). Bernard with twelve companions (four of whom were his brothers ) set out to face the hardships that awaited them-cold, hunger, and the want of everything.

The Great Preacher

Bernard encouraged his companions by precept and example. When their needs became known, relief was given. Later this monastery became known as the celebrated Abbey of Clairvaux, of which St. Bernard remained Abbot for the rest of his life. Clairvaux, in turn, led to the creation of one hundred and sixty other Cistercian houses. St. Bernard became the most conspicuous person in the 12th century.

The effect of his fervent, eloquent preaching in the diocese of William of Champeaux was astonishing and instantaneous. Men of all classes followed him to Clairvaux. He became, and remained until his death, the arbiter of kings, the counsellor of Popes, the champion of the Church. The influence he wielded on the spirituality of the West was enormous. He was commissioned by Pope Eugene III, to preach the Second Crusade in 1146. His preaching kindled the enthusiasm of Christendom and in influenced the European politics of his age.

St. Bernard died at Clairvaux on August 20, 1153, and was buried in the Ladye-Chapel of his Abbey. Since its destruction in 1792, his relics have been venerated in the neighboring parish church. St. Bernard was canonized by Pope Alexander III, in 1804, the first of the Cistercians to be so honored; and he was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius VIII, in 1830.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Rosary
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