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
Good post. Thanx.
ReplyDeletePity not many people comment on the posts on this Blog.
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Very good post - thank you indeed.
ReplyDeleteI echo Victor's comment. I suppose we wind up commenting on the blogs after we've clicked over to them? Maybe?
Not often, Nancy. I've followed several links to peoples' Blogs earlier and they had no comments.
DeleteIt would be good if after visiting the main Blog people returned here and left a message. It would be encouraging each other.
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