Bellarmine supported the reform decrees of the council of trent. A chief provider and curator of catholic information on the web since 1996. It reads like a clause of the lords prayer, deliver us from evil. He was a vigorous defender of the faith at the time of the reformation. He then progressed to the universities of padua and leuven. In 1930 he was canonized a saint and named doctor of. Simple commentary on the book of psalms by church doctor st. Robert cardinal bellarmine 1 o god, my god, look upon me. I ask him to pray for those in the church who teach the faith, and for their students. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read steps of ascension to god. Robert bellarmine may traditional catholic priest. Commentary on the book of psalms saint robert bellarmine. May 25, 2005 this online interactive seminar on the psalms. Robert bellarmine, sj, was one of the most important cardinals of the catholic reformation and became a doctor of the church.
If you pray the divine office, especially if it be the traditional breviary, or if you just have a love of the psalms in their inexhaustible supply of spiritual riches. His mother, cynthia, attended a retreat patterned on the spiritual exercises of ignatius. You will certainly acquire a deeper understanding of marian doctrine. David praiseth god for spiritual blessings, as hearing prayer, and purging away sin, psalms 65. David speaks here in the person of christ hanging on the cross, in the height of his suffering, as appears from matt. However, of the time period, i havent found book of the same volume of caliber as bellarmine s commentary. This spiritual goldmine of nearly 400 pages by an erudite church doctor opens up the psalms, the heart of liturgical prayer, to a simple, but profound. For the book of psalms contains accounts from sacred history, as is evident from. St robert was made a cardinal in 1599, but after a. Robert bellarmine, a doctor of the church, was a prominent figure in the counterreformation of the sixteenth century.
A commentary on the book of psalms bellarmine, saint robert, st athanasius press, osullivan d. Robert bellarmine was born on the feast of saint francis of assisi, october 4, 1542, in the little town of montepulciano near tuscany in italy. A prayer to st robert bellarmine prayers4reparations blog. Commentary on the book of psalms saint robert bellarmine, brother hermenegild tosf, john osullivan on. Therefore, to exhaust his intellectual and devotional energies in writing, he prepared for posterity his very own commentary on each of the psalms. This commentary on the book of psalms, available from leaflet missal, is a translation from latin by st. Commentary on the book of psalms loreto publications. Jan 06, 2003 buy a commentary on the book of psalms by st. In his last years he composed various books on spirituality in which he concentrated. Robert bellarmine, youll study bellarmines versebyverse commentary on the psalms. Full text of commentary on the psalms, psalms il see other formats. A commentary on the book of psalms saint robert bellarmine. Blessed jesus, st robert is the patron saint of catechumens because he wrote two catechisms and devoted much of his time to teaching the faith to children.
In this brief three week seminar, participants will learn both the historical background of the psalms, fundamental techniques of hebrew poetry and practical methods for grasping a fuller understanding of these ancient song prayers. Robert was the third of their ten children and was a sickly and frail boy who was educated by the jesuits, who praised him for his academic performance as well as his sanctity. He was one of the most important figures in the counterreformation. However, bellarmines commentary is thoughtful, and most orthodox. The somewhat paraphrastic rendering of these verses with the unnecessary interpolation of the words in italics in the authorised version greatly weaken their force and obscure their meaning. A commentary on the book of psalms illustrated kindle.
Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. If you pray the divine office, especially if it be the traditional breviary, or if you just have a love of the psalms in their inexhaustible supply of spiritual riches, this. His writings were often controversial, but manyparticularly in his later yearswere simple, and intended to help the ordinary man on his spiritual journey. Saint robert bellarmine prepared for posterity his very own commentary on each of the psalms. St robert bellarmine, bishop and doctor of the church, was born in tuscany in 1542. When robert bellarmine was ordained in 1570, the study of church history and the fathers of the church was in a sad state of neglect. Nearly 400 pages of wisdom, each psalm is extensively commented on with bellarmines usual eloquence. Robert bellarmine gives versebyverse commentary on the psalms as they are in the vulgate and rendered in the douayrheims bible. If you need or desire prayers for any reason, our prayerline can help. And, in the unlikely event you want to return it, send the book back for a full and fast refund. St robert bellarmine 1542 1621 was born into a noble but impoverished family at montepulciano, italy. This book would be of great use to any christian, and particularly catholics, and deserves a spot in any catholic, and especially traditional, library. More information about this seller contact this seller 6. Saint robert bellarmine collection 3 books by saint.
Bless the teachers, lord, and anoint the minds of those. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Robert bellarmine is now invoked as the patron saint of catechists. It contains commentaries on all 150 psalms and is an excellent source for daily meditation. A commentary on the book of psalms paperback january 6, 2003 by st. David does not so much plead against an individual as against the species represented by him, namely, the being whose best description isthe evil man. He was canonized a saint in 1930 and named doctor of the church, one of only 36. He was a bright student and at 16, entered a novitiate college in rome. He declareth what he suffered from his enemies and friends, psalms 31. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
May 12, 2016 saint roberts parents were vincenzo bellarmine and cinzia cervini, a niece of pope marcellus ii. He was brought up at the newly founded jesuit college in his native town. There is far more meant and expressed than simply that god gave the israelites the victory over their enemies. Psalms, the heart of liturgical prayer, to a simple, but profound understanding. The son of noble parents, he entered the society of jesus, finishing his. A commentary on the book of psalms illustrated ebook. St robert bellarmine carried out an important role in the church of the last decades of the 16th century and the first of decades of 17th. Commentary on the book of psalms by st robert bellarmine. This thesis examines the commentary of saint robert bellarmine on psalm 118. A commentary on the book of psalms logos bible software. Robert bellarmine, patron saint of catechists word.
Your request will be forwarded to people who have volunteered to pray for the needs of others. As the psalms of david form the principal part of the authorized prayers of the church, it is most desirable that all the faithful. Robert bellarmine was born to an impoverished noble italian family. Most of the psalms of david, he wrote, read like a compendium of the whole of the old testament, a summation in poetic capsule. David does not so much plead against an individual as against the species represented by him, namely, the being whose best description is the evil man. The word psalm is derived from a greek word meaning instrumental music, and the psalms themselves include many musical qualities, such as repetition.
Our editorial voice, always faithful to the teachings of the church, assists and inspires catholic clergy and laity. The title is derived from the greek translation, psalmoi. Sep 10, 2012 st robert bellarmine, bishop and doctor of the church, was born in tuscany in 1542. Robert francis romulus bellarmine from the catholic encyclopedia a distinguished jesuit theologian, writer, and cardinal, born at montepulciano, 4 october, 1542. Robert bellarmine, the great champion of the prerogatives of the see of rome.
Saint roberts parents were vincenzo bellarmine and cinzia cervini, a niece of pope marcellus ii. His father was vincenzo bellarmino, his mother cinthia cervini, sister of cardinal marcello cervini, afterwards pope marcellus ii. In the logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Though all scripture is fragrant with gods grace, the book of psalms has a.
May his prayers bring about a great renewal of catechesis in our time. St robert was made a cardinal in 1599, but after a disagreement with the pope was sent as. The book of psalms is an ancient collection of poetical meditations and prayers that comprise the 19th book of the christian old testament and the third section of the hebrew bible. He was a professor of theology and later rector of the roman college, and in 1602 became archbishop of capua. However, bellarmine s commentary is thoughtful, and most orthodox. Sep 17, 2015 for his immense work in teaching the faith st.
Over his fathers objections he joined the society of jesus in 1560 and began a study of aristotelian philosophy. A commentary on the book of psalms st athanasius press. A commentary on the book of psalms by robert bellarmine. His mother, cinthia cervino, was the sister of pope marcellus ii. Robert francis bellarmine 15421621 as one of the churchs most learned men of the faith during one of the most pivotal of ecclesiastical times, the era of the council of trent 15451563 and of its immediate salutary effects. Sep 28, 20 blessed jesus, st robert is the patron saint of catechumens because he wrote two catechisms and devoted much of his time to teaching the faith to children. A classic includes active table of contents includes religious illustrations the book of psalms, even if it is, properly speaking, the third part of the old testament, as our lord says in luke 24. A commentary on the book of psalms illustrated kindle edition by saint robert bellarmine, aeterna press. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Book of psalms, the ebook by king james james bible. Robert bellarmine 15421621 was born in montepulciano, italy, and died in rome. Robert francis bellarmine 15421621 as one of the churchs most learned men of the faith during one of the most pivotal of ecclesiastical times, the era of the council of trent 15451563 and. Prayer to st robert bellarmine prayers4reparations blog. The seven words on the cross, saint robert bellarmine.
The book of psalms, even if it is, properly speaking, the third part of the old testament, as our lord says in luke 24. Joachim kenney, who entered the order of preachers in 2010. His controversiae were a reference point, still valid, for catholic ecclesiology on questions concerning revelation, the nature of the church, the sacraments and theological anthropology. Steps of ascension to god ebook written by saint robert bellarmine, aeterna press. A promising scholar from his youth in tuscany, he devoted his energy to these two subjects, as well as to scripture, in order to systematize church doctrine against the attacks of the protestant reformers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a commentary on the book of psalms illustrated. It might not be the best commentary on the psalms to jump into if you are just starting to get to know them. A commentary on the book of psalms fraternity publications. A commentary on the book of psalms authored by saint robert bellarmine, translated by john osullivan d.
Steps of ascension to god by saint robert bellarmine. Robert bellarmine was a famous and controversial figure, deeply involved in the counterreformation, apologetics, theological disputes, and the development of legal theory. His early intellectual accomplishments gave his father hope that bellarmine would restore the familys fortunes through a political career. This will give you plenty of time to thoroughly check it out. In these days the psalms are little used in the private devotions of lay catholics. Robert francis bellarmine 15421621 as one of the churchs most learned men of the faith during one of the most pivotal of ecclesiastical times, the era of the council of trent 15451563 and of its immediate salutary. After being called to the cardinalate by pope clement viii, robert bellarmine, one of only two jesuit doctors of the church, found need for a reprieve from what were often tiresome temporal duties.