Father Thomas Feeney, the brother of Father Leonard, used to salute all the religious, even lay people who knew the response, with this prayer. December, 1881. Later the the order of the Capuchin Franciscans came from Ireland and took charge of the parish. He believed, as did Saint Bonaventure and other Franciscan theologians, that the Son of God would have become man even if Adam had not fallen. It was not until 1618 that Pope Paul V changed it to that of minister general). Born at Brindisi in 1559; died at Lisbon on 22 July, 1619. This article was originally published as part of The Catholic Encyclopedia. The field commander, Duc de Mercoeur, who came all the way from Brittany to answer the pope’s call, testified that “the victory, which was truly miraculous, was, after God and the Blessed Virgin, due to the Capuchin Commisary.” So was the preservation of Father Lawrence from injury and death. Lawrence of Brindisi died while on a diplomatic mission on behalf of the leading citizens of Naples who were suffering under the injustices of their Viceroy. He was thus, much against his wishes, compelled to settle in Munich near Maximilian. Dear Brothers and Sisters, I still remember with joy the festive welcome I was given in Brindisi in 2008.It was in this city that in 1559 was born a distinguished Doctor of the Church, St Lawrence of Brindisi, the name that Julius Caesar Russo took upon entering the Capuchin Order. Imagine if you were a commander facing a well-armed enemy of 80,000 foot and calvary and your troops were outnumbered four to one. When sixteen, he joined the Capuchins at Verona, taking the name Lawrence. This text is in the public domain because its copyright has expired. His administration characterized by wise firmness and fatherly tenderness, was of great benefit to the order. His father, William de Rossi, gave him the baptismal name of Julius Caesar, little realizing that their bundle of joy (his father was wont to rave excessively about the baby boy) would also lead troops into battle and uniquely impact the history of Europe. Most of his sermons are written in Italian, the other works being in Latin. The city was finally taken, and the Turks lost 30,000 men. Creative Commons Attribution - Share Alike License. It is included in the ReligionFacts Library for reference, but please note that its information may be outdated, biased to a particular perspective, or even offensive. THE SCHOLARSHIP OF ST. LAWRENCE OF BRINDISI O T. LAWRENCE of Brindisi is the lumen ac decus of the Cap ^ uchins and a glory to the entire Franciscan order. Twenty-five soldiers gave chase to seven hundred would-be murderers. The Mass lasted ten hours and the colonel persevered to the end. He is the Patron Saint of Brindisi… Moreover, this would have been the case even if Adam had not sinned.”. Laurentius von Brindisi," in an approved booklet, Der heilige Laurentius von Brindisi, Mainz, 1919. The very year of his election the new superior began the visitation of the provinces. St. Lawrence of Brindisi e' un libro di De Vito, Corrado pubblicato da the catholic truth society of India. I. Once while stopping with some companions at an inn a rowdy customer began to ridicule the friars. The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary were founded in 1949 by Father Leonard Feeney, M.I.C.M. GENERAL AUDIENCE. SERMONES SEPTEM IN SABBATIS QUADRAGESIMAE . The emperor, determined to prevent a further advance, sent Lorenzo of Brindisi as deputy to the German princes to obtain their cooperation. De Laudibus et Invocatione Virginis Deiparae. Both were excellent Christians. He was the most effective preacher of his day winning many back to the true Faith and back to the sacraments. Besides being nuncio and ambassador, Lorenzo was also commissary general of his order for the provinces of Tyrol and Bavaria, and spiritual director of the Bavarian army. “God is love,” he reasoned, “and all his operations proceed from love. When a friend once asked him what would happen if the Protestants, who were producing the vast majority of printing presses, somehow managed to bury the authentic scriptures beneath a mountain of corrupted translations? This gives you time to evaluate the situation, make a strategic retreat, negotiate terms, or do battle. “Hail, Full of Grace”: Sermons of St. Lawrence of Brindisi The Marian work of St. Lawrence is not only valuable, but timely. When Pope Clement sent him in 1605 to preach to the Protestants in Germany, he spoke with such a command of the language, and with such a mellifluous voice, that even in those areas where dialects often varied considerably the people could understand him perfectly. Copyright © 2004-2020 Saint Benedict Center, Richmond, New Hampshire. Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was initially called Giulio Cesare Russo. Finally, at Milan, there was a young boy covered with sores and so deformed that he could not remove his head from his left shoulder while his right arm was held fast to his chest. In baptism he received the names of Julius Caesar. Bullets, arrows, and canon balls flew all around him as he held the crucifix on high. He was also chosen as arbitrator in the dispute which arose between the princes, and it was in fulfillment of this role that, at the request of the emperor, he restored harmony between the Duke of Mantua and a German nobleman. He was born at Brandisi, kingdom of Naples, on July 22nd. This is what happened that October day in 1601 in Hungary, just twenty-three years after the Moslems were defeated in the Mediterranean Sea in the Battle of Lepanto. Both were excellent Christians. Doctor of the Church. With St. Anthony, St. Bonaventure, and Blessed John Duns Scotus, he is a Doctor of the Franciscan Order. Filled with courage, Lawrence took command, grasped his famous Cross with which he worked miracles, and led the soldiers to battle and victory. St. Lawrence of Brindisi (1559-1619) was a Capuchin priest known for his great scholarship and powerful preaching. Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution - Share Alike License. Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor 1559–1619 July 21—Optional Memorial Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of Brindisi, Italy A little known Doctor of the Church did it all and did it well He received a good education and joined the Capuchin Order. Scimitars were being swung at him from every direction but never did a blade even graze his flesh. Hours The victory of Lepanto (1571) had only temporarily checked the Moslem invasion, and several battles were still necessary to secure the final triumph of the Christian armies. St. Lawrence of Brindisi Born in Brindisi in Italy and christened Julius Caesar, the future saint’s father was Guglielmo Rossi, and his mother Elisabetta Massella, both excellent Christians. In addition to these responsibilities he was often called upon by the pope or the emperor to go on diplomatic missions to settle disputes between rulers and nobles, forge alliances, and effectively build up a more united Christendom among the Catholic sovereigns. Enter your email address to receive notifications by email every time we post something to the site. | Prioress: Sister Marie Thérèse, M.I.C.M. ST. LAWRENCE OF BRINDISI 115 rence's apostolate and writings.6 However, not all testimonies that he quotes will be given, nor will those cited always be given in full. His success in Rome caused him to be called to several other cities, where he also baptized numerous Jews. Brother Lorenzo held successively all the offices of his order. You joined the Capuchin Order at an early age and were known to have been a brilliant student. Christ Jesus, Who didst distinguish Thy servant Lawrence through numerous cures and miracles, Graciously hear us, O Lord. st lawrence of brindisi is the doctor of conversions and missions. Both were excellent Christians. His parents entrusted the boy’s education to the Conventuals of Brindisi where he showed early signs of a shimmering intelligence and a gift for oratory. St. Lorenzo da Brindisi (Also: Lawrence, or Laurence, of Brindisi.) That battle was in October, 1601, with Mohammed III’s army of 80,000 troops threatening Hungary and Austria, and the pompous sultan bragging that he would use Rome’s churches as stables for his horses. 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. Owing to his wonderful memory he mastered not only the principal European languages, but also most of the Semitic tongues. One of the bullets miraculously got lodged in his hair. Originally this church was named Most Holy Redeemer. The rout was a miracle. They consist of ten quarto volumes. Holding himself responsible for victory, he communicated to the entire army in a glowing speech the ardour and confidence with which he was himself animated. Guarda la scheda di catalogo su Beweb. In Visionem S. Ioannis Evangelistae . We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with … In preparation for the priesthood he studied philosophy at the University of Padua and returned to Venice to study theology. in these words, we understand that god is a lover first and afterwards a savior. All rights reserved. It was not only his eloquence and great learning that wrought conversions, but the miracles that followed him everywhere. He adopted the method of preaching in favour with the great Franciscan missionaries, or rather with apostolic workers of all times, who, aiming primarily to reach men's hearts and convert them, always adapt their style of discourse to the spiritual needs of their hearers. We are not associated with any religion or organization. When their rabbis heard this long-bearded friar preach in their own tongue they were astonished. He is perhaps the least known of the thirty-three doctors of the Church. BENEDICT XVI . Finally, in Lisbon, on his sixtieth birthday, July 22, 1619, Lawrence of Brindisi, the Doctor Apostolicus (Apostolic Doctor) died. "Forward!" Consequently, he was always the one chosen to address, in accordance with the Italian custom, a short sermon to his compatriots on the Infant Jesus during the Christmas festivities. Apoc. 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. But the fatigues of the journey exhausted his feeble strength. The holy priest made the choice for them: “Charge them,” he shouted, as he raced ahead to confront the enemy. When you ask his advice he tells you to prepare for battle and trust God and His holy mother. It consisted of eighty-four sermons on Our Lady, eleven of which were dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. Father Lawrence excelled in languages, not only the principal ones of Europe, of which he was fluent in five, but also in the Semitic tongues of Hebrew and Syro-Chaldaic (Aramaic), as well as Greek. 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. These visitations gave him the opportunity to preach to the Lutherans and other heretics. He held various As Vicar he established many new religious houses for the Capuchins in Bavaria, Bohemia, and Germany, while making his dutiful visitation of other houses of the order. The canonization took place on 8 December, 1881. Part II of this opus is a masterful defense of the necessity of faith and good works and refutation of the sola scriptura error of the heretics. More on that later. He often used shorthand, and that was of his own making. The saint rallied the troops and led the charge into the enemy lines. Doctor of the Church. He is a living Pentecost.”. He here confirmed the faith of the Catholics, brought back a great number to the practice of virtue, and converted many heretics. After successfully gaining the support of Philip III, his feeble body broke down. They renamed the parish, Saint Lawrence of Brindisi after a Capuchin saint that was known for his intelligence, scholarly work, and miracles. Caesare de Rossi was born at Brandisi, kingdom of Naples, on July 22nd. Saint Lawrence of Brindisi fell very ill at Lisbon. You have a chaplain reputed to be a saint and he works miracles. With St. Anthony, St. Bonaventure, and Blessed John Duns Scotus, he is a Doctor of the Franciscan Order. I. And he followed the strict Franciscan rule (with few exceptions) of always traveling on foot, usually covering twenty or thirty miles a day on his numerous missions. Against the hardness of a heart that persists in wrongdoing, it acts as a hammer. As in the case of St. Francis of Assisi, there was something poetical about his piety, which often burst forth into canticles to the Blessed Virgin. “To vindicate the honor of this cross which you have blasphemed, may God punish you!” Immediately the man dropped dead to the floor before the stunned diners. St. Lawrence of Brindisi is the lumen ac decus of the Capuchins and a glory to the entire Franciscan Order. The clarity of his arguments, his gifted oratorical skills, in fact his very demeanor, which could inspire both trust and reverential fear, won thousands back to the true Faith. On the Admirability of the Virgin Theotokos - Kindle edition by Brindisi, St. Lawrence, Publications, CrossReach. The saint’s Complete Works, Opera Omnia, were not published until 1964. 2.4K likes. (I couldn’t find it as I write, although I am certain that it is quite a famous work of art.) He spent his whole religious life in prayer, study, teaching, preaching, and writing. He was required to serve his confessor’s Mass and kneel on his bare knees. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading On … Subsequently, thanks to his numerous journeys, he was enabled to evangelize at different periods most of the countries of Europe. Guest: Dr. Alan Fimister, The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Saint Benedict Center in Richmond, New Hampshire, Brother Francis, M.I.C.M. Caesare de Rossi was born at Brandisi, kingdom of Naples, on July 22nd. As chaplain to the troops, which amounted to a mere 18,000 men, the fiery preacher led the forays into the enemy lines, inspiring the soldiers to trust in God: “The victory is yours,” he assured them. He is perhaps the least known of the thirty-three doctors of the Church. St. Lawrence of Brindisi At the request of Emperor Rudolf II, who knew the reputation of the Capuchin, Pope Clement VIII sent Fr. His one apologetical work was the Lutheranismi Hypotyposis (the Image of Luther), which grew out of his disputes with the Lutheran preacher, Polycarp Laiser. PRIMA PARS . The attack on Albe-Royal (now Stulweissenburg) was then contemplated. One of the onlymiracles now recorded is of a priest named Fr. Having withdrawn to the monastery of Caserta in 1618, Lorenzo was hoping to enjoy a few days of seclusion, when he was requested by the leading men of Naples to go to Spain and apprise Philip III of the conduct of Viceroy Ossuna. Such a knowledge, in the eyes of many, could be accounted for only by supernatural assistance, and, during the process of beatification, the examiners of the saint's writings rendered the following judgment: "Vere inter sanctos Ecclesiae doctores adnumerari potest.". You conferred upon St. Lawrence, the spirits of counsel and fortitude. St. Lawrence was a capuchin friar and, again, with the help of God, was successful in organizing the power needed to save Europe once more from the Muslims. Religious Organization. And so it was, the Turks fled before the determined fury of the Christian warriors, and retreated back across the Bosphorus. In this capacity he healed many wounds of division, reformed lax monasteries, and, consequently, made both friends and enemies, but far more of the former. Parishioners of St. Lawrence of Brindisi are encouraged to drop off a picture of a loved one or friend who may be ill (any disease) so that we can place it on our Marian altar in the church and pray for them. Five horses fell wounded beneath him as he galloped back and forth urging the brave warriors to fight on for the victory would be theirs. There were two favorite expressions of Lawrence of Brindisi. MARIALE. St. Lawrence of Brindisi, O. F. M. Cap. The saint answered that he could re-write the whole Bible from memory. He was born to devout Catholic parents on July 22, 1559, in the Italian town of Brindisi, on the Adriatic side of the peninsula’s heel. St Lawrence is a Doctor of the Church. We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with … St. Lawrence of Brindisi, O. F. M. Cap. The Conventuals of Brindisi were entrusted with his education. ): Saint Andre Bessette (1937), We celebrate the Wise Men! 1908, the year of the Wright Brothers, and the dawn of flight. MARIALE. It is still the customary greeting among the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He spent his whole religious life in prayer, study, teaching, preaching, and writing. Some rights reserved. 2.6K likes. In his later years, he served the Holy See as Papal Nuncio before retiring to a monastery. Leader of armies, diplomat, peacemaker, preacher, miracle-worker, exorcist, theologian, biblical scholar, linguist, confessor, mystic, and leader of the Counter-Reformation, doctor of the Church, Lawrence of Brindisi seemed ubiquitous in his time. Some of them actually began calling him “the living Bible.” This was no exaggeration. St. Lawrence of Brindisi 1465 West Texas Avenue P.O. Guest: Dr. Peter Kwasniewski, Episode 257: Roman Empire, Roman Church (Part II). He was educated by the conventual Franciscans there and by his uncle at St. Mark's in Venice. It was his way of instilling in others a filial trust in the providence of God. After receiving a blessing from Father Lawrence the boy’s wounds dried up and his head and limbs were set free in the sight of family and neighbors. PRIMA PARS . St Lawrence also served as army Chaplain during various conflicts and was elected Vicar General of the Capuchin Friars. I. There is a stunning painting of … Continue reading → The Moslems were convinced that they were defeated by a “Christian magician.”, Most of the thousands of written sermons of Saint Lawrence have been lost, but there are about eight hundred extant. Francis Visconti, a colonel who headed one of these escorts, went to confession to Father Lawrence and received a rather unusual penance. Prayer to St. Lawrence of Brindisi St. Lawrence, you were in born in Naples to a merchant family. As however they still exceeded in numbers the Christian army, they formed their lines anew, and a few days later another battle was fought. O Prince of Peace, Saint Lawrence of Brindisi served You as a military chaplain who preached effectively and taught the Faith in many languages. Mi piace: 76. : "Ordained a priest, he devoted himself entirely to the salvation of souls. The great theologian, Cardinal Cajetan, a contemporary, said that Padre Lorenzo was “an incarnation of the old apostles, who, speaking to all nations, were understood by all. 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. Although not always successful, what he was able to accomplish on the diplomatic level at least gave the empire enough stability wherein the great saints and reformers of the counter-reformation could achieve most of their goals without too much persecution. Saint Lawrence or Laurence (Latin: Laurentius, lit. That large a number of armed fanatics made the escort pause momentarily as to what recourse they might have, whether to make a run for it, and maybe survive, or surrender and die. That should not be so. He then pursued his studies at Venice with the clerics of St. Mark's and under the supervision of one of his uncles. Saint Helens Roman Catholic Church. Part I is a historical study of Luther and the rise of Protestanism. It always the chaplain who was at the head of the army. St. Lawrence of Brindisi (+1619) was a true champion of the absolute primacy of Christ. On the Praises and Invocation of the Virgin Theotokos. With St. Anthony, St. Bonaventure, and Blessed John Duns Scotus, he is a Doctor of the Franciscan Order. In 1575 he was received into the Order of Capuchins under the name of Brother Lorenzo, and, after his profession, made his philosophical and theological studies at the University of Padua. Such unusual talents, added to a rare virtue, fitted Brother Lorenzo for the most diverse missions. BTW – Don’t forget to make your own altar at home with a statue or picture of our Blessed Mother along with candles and flowers. There are also five sermons on Saint Joseph, whom the holy doctor connects with the Incarnation as an indispensable instrument in the work of redemption. He was buried in the cemetery of the Poor Clares of Villafranca. € 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. Christ is the first-born of every creature, and the whole of humanity as well as the created world finds its foundation and meaning in him. When his father died that same year the young man went to Venice to live under the tutelage of his uncle, a priest, and study with the clerics of St. Marks. FREE Shipping on orders over $25.00 . FIRST PART . He prayed to St. Lawrence for help, and looking in his basket he found a fresh, white loaf of bread. It would be hard to question the holiness of a man who worked miracles and expelled demons as frequently as this humble Capuchin and who would regularly be taken up into an ecstasy during his Mass. While still a deacon Brother Lawrence was assigned to give the Lenten sermons at San Giovanni Nuovo in Venice and so great was the young preacher’s passion and eloquence in the pulpit that the whole city was in admiration of him. After some time the pain became too much for the officer and he made as if to rise and rest. St. Lawrence of Brindisi. (From the Office of Readings for St. Lawrence’s feast day) July 21st is the feast of St. … Impressed by the Capuchin friars at Verona, Julius sought entrance to their novitiate and was accepted and given the name Lorenzo, Lawrence. He was already orating at six and when only twelve he was chosen to give a Christmas address, as was the Italian custom, to the local citizens. To pit 18,000 men against 80,000 Turks was a daring undertaking and the generals, hesitating to attempt it, appealed to Lorenzo for advice. 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. (May the Virgin Mary bless us with her holy Child.) Litany of St. Lawrence of Brindisi This litany was translated by Rev. Tomorrow's Saint St. Lawrence of Brindisi. St. Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Church, Los Angeles, CA. ): "The Grace of the Epiphany", In the Christian West, the visit of the Magi takes priority in this feast: The Epiphany (1 A.D.), Saint Gaspar, Saint Melchior and Saint Balthasar (First Century), Nigeria: Kidnapped Bishop Moses Chikwe Released Unharmed, Paraguay Congress Prays for Babies Who Will Die in Argentina From Abortion, China: Heroic Underground Bishop Who Spent 27 Years in Prison RIP, Fish on Friday (Fr. To achieve this he would have to travel to Portugal to request the interference of the King of Spain, who also ruled Portugal at that time. St. Lawrence of Brindisi. He is also renowned for his complete refutation of the doctrines of Martin Luther, as well as his work in defense of the Immaculate Conception of Mary of whom he was an ardent devotee, and in whose name he worked all his miracles. Against the world, the flesh and the devil it serves as a sword that destroys all sin. Sanctulus. One of his Masses on a Christmas Day lasted sixteen hours. «Ad Rem» A Fortnightly Email Message from the Prior, A longer piece on my wonderful patron: "Saint André Bessette: Montreal's Miracle Worker", January 6 is also SOMEONE'S name day (HINT! St. Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Church, Los Angeles, CA. A priest named Fr. His feast is kept on 6 July. He was educated by the conventual Franciscans there and by his uncle at St. Mark's in Venice. His parents died when he was a child, and his uncle arranged for him to study at the College of St. Mark in Venice. They saw in Lawrence a great example of how to live, and how to die, faithful to the Gospel. At the same time he was commissioned to establish houses of his order in Germany and Austria. When sixteen, he joined the Capuchins at Verona, taking the name Lawrence. He was beatified by Pope Pius VI in 1783 and declared a doctor of the church by Pope John XXIII in 1959. ST. LAWRENCE OF BRINDISI ... Alan Holdren Pope Benedict XVI arrives for a canonization ceremony in St. Peter’s Square, Oct. 24, 2011. Father Lawrence served in practically every office of his order, from teacher to seminary rector to Provincial Superior to Definitor General, Commissary General, and finally Vicar General. Having resigned his office of vicar-general in 1605, he was sent by the pope to evangelize Germany. Amid the great difficulties created by the heretics he founded the convents of Vienna, Prague, and Graz, the nuclei of three provinces. In baptism he received the names of Julius Caesar. In baptism he received the names of Julius Caesar. Lawrence of Brindisi (22 July 1559 – 22 July 1619), born Giulio Cesare Russo, was a Roman Catholic priest and a theologian as well as a member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin.An accomplished linguist, in addition to his native Italian, Lawrence could read and speak Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Bohemian, Spanish, and French fluently. Below are some quotes I have translated from his Mariale.In some spots I have inserted the lacking Scripture reference or have written out the Scripture text referred to. Frater Roland (Dusick), O.F.M.Cap., from a German "Littanei zu Ehren des hl. It was 1619, and he had hoped to retire on account of the huge toll his labors had taken on his health. "laurelled"; 31 December AD 225 – 10 August 258) was one of the seven deacons of the city of Rome, Italy, under Pope Sixtus II who were martyred in the persecution of the Christians that the Roman Emperor Valerian ordered in 258. They responded to his appeal, and moreover the Duke of Mercœur, Governor of Brittany, joined the imperial army, of which he received the effective command. So, Christ was intended before all other creatures and for his own sake. At that time, Mohamed III, the sultan of Constantinople, was advancing beyond the Danube with the aim of invading Hungary and Austria, thus opening the way to enter Italy. 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