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
Fr Dwight Longenecker has some common sense posts re this sad case..
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Thanks for posting that link Jackie. I am not going to condemn Fr. Corapi.He has to live with his conscience, between him and The Lord.
ReplyDeleteI was never a fan, but many were and found solace in his ministry. I respect the fact that they must be feeling pretty let down today. Prayers for those good people and for our priesthood.
I have been thinking about how much he helped me through his teaching, and how, because of that very teaching, those of us that wanted so badly to believe the best about him are now not able to. He did however, teach us about the power of the Eucharist and the Rosary, and hopefully all who are grateful to him for teaching us well at one time, will use these teachings to help him in his time of need. Perhaps his popularity can be of some use. there could be millions praying.
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