The Family that Overtook Christ
The Family that Overtook Christ

Author: Father M. Raymond (O.C.S.O.)

Publisher: IvePress

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 1933871202

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Bernard of Clairvaux was called the voice of his century. His influence towered above that of his contemporaries. People flocked to him--some out of wonder and others out of curiosity, all of them drawn by his spiritual magnetism. Who or what fashioned Bernard into an advisor of popes and healer of schisms? How can we account for his great following of holy religious men and women, for his profound spiritual doctrine? Bernard was a product of God's grace working both in himself and in the extraordinary family to which he belonged. This book is the fascinating account of that family. With warmth and realism Saint Bernard steps out of these pages, together with his parents, Venerable Tescelin and Blessed Alice, and his brothers and sisters -- all of whom have been declared blessed: Guy, Gerard, Humbeline, Andrew, Bartholomew and Nivard.

The Family that Overtook Christ
The Family that Overtook Christ

Author: M. Raymond

Publisher: IVE Press

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 1933871806

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This book is the fascinating account of a family that took seriously the challenge to follow Christ… and to overtake Him. With warmth and realism, Venerable Tescelin, Blesseds Alice, Guy, Gerard, Humbeline, Andrew, Bartholomew, Nivard and St. Bernard step off these pages with the engaging naturalness that attracts imitation. Here is a book that makes centuries disappear, as each member of this unique family becomes an inspiration in our own quest of overtaking Christ. One of the Biggest figures in this book is Bernard of Clairvaux. He was called the man of his age, the voice of his century. His influence towered above that of his contemporaries, and his sanctity moved God Himself. Men flocked to him¬—some in wonder, others in curiosity, but all drawn by the magnetism of his spiritual giant hood. Bernard —who or what fashioned him to be suitable for his role of counseling Popes, healing schisms, battling errors and filling the world with holy religious and profound spiritual doctrine? Undoubtedly, Bernard is the product of God's grace. But it is hard to say whether this grace is more evident in Bernard himself or in the extraordinary family in which God chose to situate this dynamic personality.

The Family that Overtook Christ Study Edition
The Family that Overtook Christ Study Edition

Author: M. Raymond

Publisher:

Published: 2010-03

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9781934185353

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In addition to its value as Cistercian history and as an adult study on the virtuous life, this book is also an excellent read for young adults who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. "By the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are . . . more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed" (CCC, no. 1285). In this exciting chronicle of the life of twelfth-century knights, we can learn much about defending and spreading the faith in true soldier-like fashion. Here, we have an entire family of nine saints who lay before us their individual means of achieving intimate union with Christ. Learn with the Fontaines family how to supernaturalize the natural, develop a God-consciousness, and attain sanctity by being yourself. Perfect for high-school read-aloud, this new study edition has over 250 footnotes for increased comprehension and provides discussion/meditation points to promote the art of spiritual conversation. The appendix lists formulas of Catholic doctrine that are essential for confirmands not only to know but also to incorporate into their own spiritual lives. This engaging book provides many excellent lessons in sanctity for anyone interested in living the "authentic Christian life."