20th Week of Ordinary Time C – Wednesday – Memorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church
Today the Church invites us to celebrate Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, a monk who lived in the 12th century and who became one of the greatest preachers and teachers of his time. He was born in France in 1090, joined the Cistercians, and later became abbot of Clairvaux. Bernard had a deep love for Christ, especially in His humanity, and for the Blessed Mother. His words were so full of wisdom and sweetness that he was called the Mellifluous Doctor, meaning his words flowed like honey. He worked tirelessly for the renewal of the Church and guided many souls to holiness.