Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
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August 20th – Saint of the Day: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Cistercian Abbot, Mystic, Reformer, Peacemaker, Counselor & Doctor of the Church
🍯 One monk. Thirty friends. One decision that changed Europe forever. In 1112, a 22-year-old French noble walked away from wealth, status, and every open door… and somehow convinced 30 of his friends and family to walk away with him.… Continue reading
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August 20, 2026 – The New Heart God Promises in Today’s Mass Readings
God doesn’t ask you to fix your heart. He offers to replace it. 🫀✨ Today’s Mass readings for August 20th are basically a full heart transplant, and the King is covering the cost. đź‘‘ đź“– First Reading | Ezekiel 36:23-28… Continue reading
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March 28th – Saint of the Day: Saint Stephen Harding, Benedictine Abbot & Founder of Cistercian Order
An English monk who almost nobody talks about today helped change the Church forever. 🔥 Saint Stephen Harding was not famous for chasing attention. He was famous for fidelity. He helped found CĂ®teaux, shaped the Cistercian Order, guided a reform… Continue reading
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August 20, 2025 – Humility & Divine Wisdom in Today’s Mass Readings
đź‘‘ Who really deserves the crown? Today’s readings flip our idea of greatness upside down. 🌳 Judges 9 warns us that not every “leader” is worth following—some look powerful but bring only thorns and fire. đź‘‘ Psalm 21 shows a… Continue reading
