20/08/2026
๐ฆ๐๐๐ก๐ง ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ | ๐๐๐ด๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ
Today, we honor ๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ, Abbot and Doctor of the Church, a great Cistercian reformer, preacher, and defender of the faith. Vatican News also lists Saint Samuel, Prophet, and Saint Mary de Mattias, Virgin and Foundress, on this date.
Born in Burgundy around 1090, Saint Bernard entered the newly founded Cistercian monastery at Cรฎteaux together with several companions. He later founded the Abbey of Clairvaux, where he became abbot and played a major role in the growth and renewal of the Cistercian Order.
Saint Bernard was renowned for his profound love for Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, his powerful preaching, and his writings on spiritual life. He travelled extensively throughout Europe, working for the unity of the Church, defending the faith, and encouraging Christians to return wholeheartedly to God.
His writings earned him the title Doctor of the Church, and his life continues to inspire Christians to seek God through prayer, humility, love, and faithful service.
Reflection:
Like Saint Bernard, may we seek God with all our hearts, remain faithful to the truth, and use our words, knowledge, and gifts to encourage others in faith and lead them closer to Christ.
๐๐ฉ. ๐ฝ๐๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐ ๐พ๐ก๐๐๐ง๐ซ๐๐ช๐ญ, ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ฎ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ช๐จ. ๐๐ป
Source: Vatican News