This popular prayer, a favorite of many Catholics, dates back to the 15th century and takes its name from the first Latin word of the prayer, "memorare," which means "remember." The Memorare is of unknown authorship, although it has been attributed to St. Augustine (354-430), St. John Chrysostom (c. 347-407) and, with more reason, to St. Bernard of Clairvaux (c. 1090-1153). St. Bernard's sermons on Mary were famous, and it was his Cistercian monks in the monastery of Citeaux in the 12th century who popularized the name "Our Lady" for Mary. The Memorare has also been attributed to the French cleric Claude Bernard (1588-1641), known as the "poor priest" of Paris, whose homilies contain passages that echo its words. No matter who wrote this prayer, it was Father Bernard who did much to popularize it, teaching it in hospitals and prisons, where Mary's intercession was effective in working miracles of grace. The first manuscript of the Mem
I looked and found it again on Feminine-genius blog spot.
ReplyDeleteIt's a sensitive subject but thanks for drawing our attention to it.
Our Lord's entire message was about inclusivity. We are blessed and pray for all who experience exclusion in any way.
I was having a close look at the ACWB picture.
ReplyDeleteThe room is plain, empty, not Regency style, and the glass in the window seems broken. There is a faint line and different colours where there is no glass.
She is sitting in a spot with light pouring in.
Do you see this?
If that is right, it is an appropriate picture and standard for blogging!
Clever picture which I am sure has added to the appeal of the ACWB.