MARIALE. … We strive to academically challenge our students. ), Born at Brindisi in 1559; died at Lisbon on 22 July, 1619. It was said he knew the entire original text of the Bible. Contact information. Catholic Church. De Laudibus et Invocatione Virginis Deiparae. Owing to his wonderful memory he mastered not only the principal European languages, but also most of the Semitic tongues. 268 St. Lawrence op Brindisi: Exegete studies, their inspiration and leader being such a glorious saint, and formidable hammer of the Lutheran heresy.8 Father Joseph Müller, S. J., has this praise: His works are all rich in material. MLA citation. 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. The canonization took place on 8 December, 1881. Guglielmo de Rossi — or Guglielmo Russi, according to a contemporary writer — was his father's name; his mother was Elisabetta Masella. "St. Lorenzo da Brindisi." 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. At first glance, perhaps the most remarkable quality of Lawrence of Brindisi is his outstanding gift of languages. 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. Most of his sermons are written in Italian, the other works being in Latin. Imprimatur. 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. He was canonized in 1881 and proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope John XXIII in 1959. He then pursued his studies at Venice with the clerics of St. Mark's and under the supervision of one of his uncles. Since I cannot now receive Thee under the Sacramental Veil, I beseech Thee, with a heart full of love and longing, to come spiritually into my soul through the Immaculate Heart of thy Most Holy Mother, and to abide with me, Thou in me, and I in Theee, in time and in eternity. Laurentius von Brindisi," in an approved booklet, Der heilige Laurentius von Brindisi, Mainz, 1919. Most of his sermons are written in Italian, the other works being in Latin. Although the most exposed to danger, Lorenzo was not wounded, which was universally regarded as due to a miraculous protection. It always the chaplain who was at the head of the army. Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Most Holy Sacreament of the altar. +John M. Farley, Archbishop of New York. . 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. Saint Lawrence of Brindisi’s Story. Saint Lawrence 1559 - 1619 was born in 1559 at Brindisi, Kingdom of Naples. When he was just 16, he entered the Capuchin Franciscan Order in Venice and received the name of Lawrence. From there he progressed to the University of Padua becoming fluent in numerous languages. – Saint Lawrence of Brindisi. 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. In this position he was responsible for great growth and geographical expansion of the Order. Three other Capuchins were also in the ranks of the army. Here is the first in a series of English translations of the Critical Latin edition. Remy Lafort, Censor. 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 1959 Pope Saint John XXIII proclaimed Saint Lawrence of Brindisi an Apostolic Doctor of the Church for his creative yet orthodox writings on the Virgin Mary and for his commanding erudition in, and harmonious presentation of, Scripture, patristics, and fundamental theology. You will need a user name and password to use this site. His feast day is July 21st. 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.". Vol. At the Chapter of 1605 he refused to undertake for a second term the government of his brethren, but until his death he was the best adviser of his successors. 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