Robert frances romulus bellarmine was born in tuscany, italy on october 4, 1542. He was the third of ten children born to vincenzo bellarmino and cinthia cervini, a sister of cardinal marcello cervini, who later be. However, among those few outside of the church fathers, one can confidently find reliable information from st. I first came across robert bellarmine in the late 1930s, when i was an undergraduate at harvard, studying the history and literature of the italian renaissance.
On images, relics, the sign of the cross and the veneration of the saints book 3. Around the turn of the 17th century, cardinal robert bellarmine was sent to capua, italy to become its muchneeded archbishop. It is a very old book so the psalm numbers are different than a standard bible, which was a little confusing at first. A commentary on the book of psalms paperback january 1, 1999 by saint robert bellarmine. Bellarmine, a commentary on the book of psalms, translated by ven. Cardinal robert bellarmine, who represented those members of the catholic hierarchy opposed to what they saw as galileos challenge to christianity, responded in 1615 to the arguments galileo developed in his letter to the duchess questions for discussion. 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. And, in the unlikely event you want to return it, send the book back for a full and fast refund. Robert bellarmine books list of books by author robert. On the books of tobit, judith, wisdom, ecclesiasticus, and maccabees. Therefore, to exhaust his intellectual and devotional energies in writing, he prepared for posterity his very own commentary on each of the psalms. May 17 may 10 may 3 april 26 april 19 april 12 april 5 march 29. Saint roberts parents were vincenzo bellarmine and cinzia cervini, a niece of pope marcellus ii. A commentary on the book of psalms by robert bellarmine.
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. He was one of the most important figures in the counterreformation. Over his fathers objections he joined the society of jesus in 1560 and began a study of aristotelian philosophy. Saint gregory the great, apostle of the angels, book 9 of his letters, book 9. Robert bellarmine translated from the latin of the venerable cardinal belarmine the rev. His writings were often controversial, but manyparticularly in his later yearswere simple, and intended to help the ordinary man on his spiritual journey. This is a very wonderful and thorough commentary on the book of psalms written by a doctor of the church. Robert bellarmine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Both personal and practical, this book proves the saints are not long gone, but alive and welland. Full text of commentary on the psalms, psalms il internet archive. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
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. He is considered a leading figure in the catholic counterreformation and strongly supported the. May 12, 2016 saint roberts parents were vincenzo bellarmine and cinzia cervini, a niece of pope marcellus ii. Robert bellarmine, on temporal and spiritual authority. While the population of capua was largely catholic, their faith was less then evangelized or inspiring. Robert bellarmine on the end times manila dilettante. Robert gill, chaplain to archbishop abbot, one of the revisers, tells us that dogmatic interests were in some cases allowed to bias the translation.
This famed jesuit scholar is not only a canonized saint, but a declared doctor. My grandparents were one of the founding parishioners. Robert bellarmine gives versebyverse commentary on the psalms as they are in the vulgate and rendered in the douayrheims bible. Robert bellarmine was one of the most original and influential political. It is richly illustrated with images to assist learning and memory.
A commentary on the book of psalms illustrated ebook. This thesis examines the commentary of saint robert bellarmine on psalm 118. We hope you join us for the celebration of the eucharist. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading commentary on the book of psalms. 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. The words of god will not be changed to pamper man on earth. My parents were married, i was baptised and received my first reconciliation and communion all by fr. Robert bellarmine was a famous and controversial figure, deeply involved in the counterreformation, apologetics, theological disputes, and the development of legal theory.
Robert bellarmine, the great champion of the prerogatives of the see of rome. A commentary on the book of psalms paperback january 6, 2003 by st. A commentary on the book of psalms bellarmine, saint robert, st athanasius press, osullivan d. Spiritual writings classics of western spirituality, and more on. This catechism was created in 1614 by doctor of the church, cardinal robert bellarmine. Saint of the day robert bellarmine september 17 duration. If you are a parish representative and would like to learn more about making your weekly bulletins available on, complete the form below and we will followup with you shortly. Saint robert bellarmine is a roman catholic community, built on a foundation of faith in. Robert bellarmine, a doctor of the church, was a prominent figure in the counterreformation of the sixteenth century. The bellarmine translation project mediatrix press. A commentary on the book of psalms illustrated kindle edition by saint robert bellarmine, aeterna press. Oh, the man in the hooded cape is saint robert bellarmine. His mother, cinthia cervino, was the sister of pope marcellus ii. Robert bellarmine was born to an impoverished noble italian family.
Novel and vigorous it inspires a person to do whatever is necessary not to go there. Robert francis bellarmine 15421621 as one of the churchs most learned men of the faith during one of the most. Nearly 400 pages of wisdom, each psalm is extensively commented on with bellarmine s usual eloquence. Jan 27, 2018 saint of the day robert bellarmine september 17 duration. Each verse of each psalm is given about at least a paragraph of commentary, sometimes comparing various other renderings of a verse, which is extremely helpful especially concerning the vulgate psalms with some of its obscure passages.
The marian writings of st robert bellarmine leaflet missal. Robert bellarmines most popular book is the art of dying well. That christ established a papal monarchy by an exegetical commentary of matthew xvi and john xxi. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Robert bellarmine, youll study bellarmines versebyverse commentary on the psalms. Robert bellarmine lays down the foundation of the papacy by demonstrating that. Robert bellarmine was born roberto bellarmino in 1542 at montepulciano, italy. Robert bellarmine, sj, was one of the most important cardinals of the catholic reformation and became a doctor of the church. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On the beatification and canonization of the saints book 2. Robert bellarmine is a sermon on hell as part of the four last things. You will certainly acquire a deeper understanding of marian doctrine.
Saturday 4 pm sunday 9 am, 11 am monday to friday 8 am. Robert bellarmine, roberto bellarmino was born into impoverished tuscan nobility at montepulciano on october 4, 1542. Robert bellarmine kindle edition by bellarmine, robert, osullivan, john. Jan 06, 2003 buy a commentary on the book of psalms by st.
Robert bellarmine, italian in full san roberto francesco romolo bellarmino, born october 4, 1542, montepulciano, tuscany italydied september 17, 1621, rome. A commentary on the book of psalms illustrated kindle. Kerwin, the founding pastor, before we moved into a new parish in the area. Hence the book of psalms is entitled in hebrew sepher thehillim, that is, book of. Robert francis bellarmine 1542 1621 as one of the churchs most learned men of the faith during one of the most. Our organizations, ministries and outreach efforts address the spiritual needs, social interests and wellbeing of our community and. See all books authored by robert bellarmine, including the art of dying well. He was canonized a saint in 1930 and named doctor of the church, one of only 36.
Full text of commentary on the psalms, psalms il see other formats. Robert cardinal bellarmine 1 o god, my god, look upon me. Robert bellarmine ryan grant with brother andre on reconquest duration. 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. In hebrew the book of psalms is headed tehellim, praises. Cardinal bellarmine interprets infants and sucklings as the humble and lowly. Robert bellarmine parish has been serving the jefferson parkportage park area since 1931. He is considered a leading figure in the catholic counterreformation and strongly supported the selfreform decrees of the council of. Apr 11, 2014 it is hard to find a reliable source on prophecy of the end times as far as roman catholicism is concerned. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a commentary on the book of psalms illustrated. You can also come to the rectory during business hours, monday through friday from 9.
Commentary on the book of psalms loreto publications. A commentary on the book of psalms saint robert bellarmine. A commentary on the book of psalms, translated by ven. Robert bellarmine kindle edition by robert bellarmine, john osullivan. Robert bellarmine has 67 books on goodreads with 1116 ratings.
However, of the time period, i havent found book of the same volume of caliber as bellarmine s commentary. Book 1 sets out to prove that purgatory exists, with copious exegesis on old and new. We are a diverse catholic community of generations, experiencing the living god and reflecting our faith in action with one another. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Robert bellarmines treatise on the papacy is available in english. Mon to thurs 9 am to 3 pm friday 9 am to noon 8162295168.
For the first time in english, the marian writings of st. Robert bellarmine parish in omaha, ne, was the parish i grew up in. It is hard to find a reliable source on prophecy of the end times as far as roman catholicism is concerned. Nearly 400 pages of wisdom, each psalm is extensively commented on with bellarmines usual eloquence. Later bellarmine composed a large commentary on the psalms 1611, a piece that is devotional rather. His early intellectual accomplishments gave his father hope that bellarmine would restore the familys fortunes through a political career. David speaks here in the person of christ hanging on the cross, in the height of his suffering, as appears from matt.
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