The Memorare
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 love Julian of Norwich myself, and "All shall be well..." is a great quote. But I don't believe Julian was ever made a saint in the Catholic Church. She was only beautified. She might be a saint in the Anglican Church. I don't know how it works there.
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REALLY!! After all these years, but there was no Anglican church in the Middle Ages!! Oh well, "all shall be well"; beautified will have to do. I suppose then it is Lady Julian of Norwich. thanks for the info
DeleteYou're welcome. I wish they would make her a saint. :)
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DeleteThank you for this much-needed quote Melanie. Very timely.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you for all your good works.
but it is so much fun Victor
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