He studied the Bible from early youth with extraordinary zeal. He was sent to Tyrol by Paul V to bring about peace; then to Madrid as papal representative. Lawrence claimed that his excellent knowledge of Hebrew and Aramaic was a God-given charism. Saint Lawrence of Brindisi. When sixteen, he joined the Capuchins at Verona . -. La Vie Divine de la Trs Sainte Vierge Marie Pope Benedict XVI. He studied philosophy and theology at the University of Padua and was ordained a priest when he was 23 years old. I would like to point out that all of the Opera Omnia of St. Lawrence of Brindisi has been translated into English by Fr. Lawrence of Brindisi, Saint (1559-1619) Showing one featured edition. Reviews. of the theological exposition that prevails in the Franciscan approach to With St. Anthony, St. Bonaventure, and Blessed John Duns Scotus, he is a Doctor of the Franciscan Order. In baptism he received the names of Julius Caesar. translation are c/o Casa Mariana, Frigento. Finally, the Saint defends the legitimacy, the nature, and the acts of Marian cult against the attacks of the Protestants. Conrad Holzinger of Saxony, OFM. He made use of a personal kind of short-hand. St. Lawrence of Brindisi was a remarkable person. Assigned to teach the Scriptures to his young confreres, Lawrence put his heart and soul into it. Brother Lorenzo held successively all the offices of his order. Guglielmo de Rossi or Guglielmo Russi, according to a contemporary writer was his father's name; his mother was Elisabetta Masella. attributed by some scholars to Pope Innocent III, the first Pope to approve the Eleven of these 15 contain his sermons, each of which relies chiefly on scriptural quotations to illustrate his teaching. When he was just 16, he entered the Capuchin Franciscan Order in Venice and received the name of Lawrence. The known writings of St. Lorenzo of Brindisi comprise eight volumes of sermons, two didactic treatises on oratory, a commentary on Genesis, another on Ezechiel, and three volumes of religious polemics. In controversies his vast learning always gave him the advantage, and, once he had won the minds of his hearers, his saintliness and numerous miracles completed their conversion. attributed by some scholars to Pope Innocent III, the first Pope to approve the As however they still exceeded in numbers the Christian army, they formed their lines anew, and a few days later another battle was fought. After the early death of his parents, he was educated by his uncle at the College of St. Mark in Venice. He As however they still exceeded in numbers the Christian army, they formed their lines anew, and a few days later another battle was fought. or the Rosary of Our Ladys 7 Joys, History, N 1094 ATTRAVERSO LIMMACOLATA AL SACRATISSIMO CUORE DI GESU He was buried in the cemetery of the Poor Clares of Villafranca. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Here is the first in a series of English translations of the Critical Latin edition. He served his community as Minister General and served the papacy as an emissary and peacemaker. So great an impression did his sermons make in Prague that the Protestants were aroused to action and tried in vain to have Emperor Rudolf II expel Lawrence from the realm. Having discharged this mission successfully, the saintly ambassador received a double mandate by virtue of which he was to represent the interests of the pope and of Madrid at the court of Maximilian of Bavaria, head of the League. hbspt.cta.load(465210, '020feabf-81db-4868-9918-466274905f4f', {"useNewLoader":"true","region":"na1"}); Customer Service:cservice @franciscanmedia.org, Technical Questions:support @franciscanmedia.org, Writers GuidelinesPrivacy PolicyPost a Prayer Request, Ukraines healing needs justice, repentance, say experts. Popes Gregory XIII and Clement VIII ordered the Saint to preach exegetical sermons to the Jews in Rome and other cities to convince them that Christ is the divine Messias and that the Christian religion alone is the true one. Because he spoke eight languages, he was a popular and powerful preacher in several countries. On Wednesday, 23 March [2011], at the General Audience in St Peter's Square, the Holy Father commented on St Lawrence of Brindisi, a Capuchin friar who lived in the 16th and early 17th centuries, "known for his vigorous labour for the salvation of souls, his vast learning and his eloquent preaching". to St. Bonaventure was established to be erroneous at the turn of the St. He gives some of his own opinions, critically weighs those of others, even some venerable in age and authority. He did not spare labors, vigils, nor life itself, which was in danger more than once, so that he could win all to Christ. He teaches also that she is Mediatress of all graces and Queen of the Universe. Saint Lorenza (Lawrence) da Brindisi - Capuchin priest and Doctor of the Church - was born Giulio Cesare Russo on July 22, 1559 to Guglielmo Russo and Elisabetta Masella. A brilliant friar who spoke numerous languages, St. Lawrence was a renowned preacher and theologian. It was in Mary's name that he worked his miracles, and his favourite blessing was: "Nos cum prole pia benedicat Virgo Maria." Doctor of the Church St. Lawrence of Brindisi expressed it well in Opera Omnia: Feastday Sermons, "Just as husband and wife are one flesh, so too Joseph and Mary were one heart, one soul, one . Clement VIII assigned him the task of instructing the Jews; thanks to his knowledge of Hebrew and his powerful reasoning, he brought a great number of them to recognize the truth of the Christian religion. A Capuchin Doctor of the Church? Various attempts to publish his works 1 Anthony Brennan, St. Lawrence of Brindisi, (London: Washbourne . Exposition of the Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Lawrence-of-Brindisi, The Catholic Encyclopedia - Biography of St. Lorenzo da Brindisi. Pronunciations of the Stabat Mater, in RA and MP3 Formats, c/o Orpheus Alliance: Virtual Music Department, Stabat Mater: Educated by the Conventual . attributed to Friar Jacoponi da Todi. Tags. He was thus, much against his wishes, compelled to settle in Munich near Maximilian. God Himself confirmed by following signs the sanctity and wisdom of so great a man. St. Lorenzo da Brindisi. The known writings of St. Lorenzo of Brindisi comprise eight volumes of sermons, two didactic treatises on oratory, a commentary on Genesis, another on Ezechiel, and three volumes of religious polemics. Vernon Wagner, O.F.M.Cap., of Mount Calvary, Wisconsin, and most of it has been published. "This book examines the missionary work of the Capuchin friar and doctor of the Church Lawrence of Brindisi, who led the first organized Capuchin mission among the non-Catholics of Bohemia and worked extensively for the pope in Central Europe"-- Provided by publisher. View all 1 editions? He preached in many religions of Europe and died in . Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was one of the greatest ornaments of the Capuchin Order, and deserved well of both Church and State at the beginning of the 17th century. Victor Warkulwiz, M.S.S. St. Lawrence is the patron saint of deacons, librarians, and the poor. It is evident from his commentary on Genesis 1-3 that he took those chapters as an inerrant literal historical account of beginning of the world and the human species as related by the prophet Moses under divine inspiration. "St. Lawrence of Brindisi". In addition to a thorough knowledge of his native Italian, he had complete reading and speaking ability in Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Bohemian, Spanish . tells you."? We have little knowledge of his childhood. In controversies his vast learning always gave him the advantage, and, once he had won the minds of his hearers, his saintliness and numerous miracles completed their conversion. Once he wills to manifest that goodness by sharing His love outside Himself, then the Incarnation becomes the supreme manifestation of His goodness and N 1224 IMMACOLATA In 1956, the Capuchins completed a 15-volume edition of Lawrences writings. He was unable to travel homeward, and after a few days of great suffering died at Lisbon in the native land of St. Anthony (22 July, 1619), as he had predicted when he set out on his journey. When Europe rose up against them, the Imperial Army chose Lawrence to be head of all the chaplains. the MI Headquarters in North America, La Saint Lawrence, Lawrence also spelled Laurence, (died 258, Rome [Italy]; feast day August 10), one of the most venerated Roman martyrs, celebrated for his Christian valour. Amid so many various undertakings Lorenzo found time for the practices of personal sanctification. The editor of New Advent is Kevin Knight. Born at Brindisi in 1559; died at Lisbon on 22 July, 1619. The following is a sermon given by St. Lawrence during the Lenten Season: When you fast do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. When still a deacon he preached the Lenten sermons in Venice, and his success was so great that he was called successively to all the principal cities of the peninsula. In addition to all these occupations he undertook, with the assistance of several Capuchins, a missionary campaign throughout Germany, and for eight months travelled in Bavaria, Saxony, and the Palatinate. October 1, 1910. John Larson, M.I.C. , c/o Gregory DiPippo. Owing to his wonderful memory he mastered not only the principal European languages, but also most of the Semitic tongues. Of a precocious piety, Lorenzo gave early evidence of a religious vocation. He was educated by the conventual Franciscans there and by his uncle at St. Mark's in Venice. Mohammed III had, since his accession (1595), conquered a large part of Hungary. St. Lawrence of Brindisi: Responsibility: translated from the Latin by Vernon Wagner. "God is love," he reasoned, "and all his operations proceed from love. His mission accomplished, Lawrence was on his way back to Italy when he took sick at Lisbon. the Immaculate, The Militia of the Immaculate and the N 1319CHI E LEI spiritual life of St. Francis and his followers revolve, so also is this august Most of his sermons are written in Italian, the other works being in Latin. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). The known writings of St. Lawrence of Brindisi comprise eight volumes of sermons, two didactic treatises on oratory, a commentary on Genesis, another on Ezekiel, and three volumes of religious polemics. or The Mirror of the Blessed Virgin Vol. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1910. writer. . It was on the occasion of the foundation of the convent of Prague (1601) that St. Lorenzo was named chaplain of the Imperial army, then about to march against the Turks. Today studies are appearing constantly on the personality and doctrine of St. Lawrence and a critical life of the saint will soon appear in Italian in several volumes. Pope Clement VIII assigned him the task of preaching to the Jews in the city. N 1050 PERCHE I BUONI SOFFRONO? Related Subjects: (4) Theology -- Early works to 1800. (d.1619)1, then, is signally deserving of credit. In spite of many obstacles raised by the latter, the saint sailed from Genoa and carried out his mission successfully. and Text of the Hymn, in Latin and English, c/o marymediatrix.com, Audio Files for His progress in his studies was very rapid, and, when barely six, he had already given indication of his future success in oratory. This topic has become near and dear to my heart. Prof. Plinio Corra de Oliveira. He entered the Capuchin Franciscan Order in Venice when he was only 16 years old. It gives a short account of Lawrence's life and his debate with the Lutheran theologian Polycarp Leyser in Prague. "Sheltered under the name of Jesus Christ, I do not fear these pains, for they do not last long.". [3] He also founded friaries in Vienna, Prague, and Graz. Later, the Mission was assigned to St. Joseph Church, Marshall. by Pope St. Pius X, St. "Forward!" He preached in many regions of Europe and died in Lisbon. Though not exactly a household name, this Capuchin priest has been declared a Doctor of the Church and his doctrinal, apologetic, and devotional writings have earned for him the title of the Apostolic Doctor. Translations, 107 Poems by N 1228 LA PREGHIERA, The International HQ of the Militia of 14. It would soon lead to a blood lust. The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Saint Lawrence of Brindisi", Franciscan Media, "Closing prayers said at the Rosary Vigils and Sunday Holy Hours". 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