Bl. Henry Suso | Pray for Us
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Bl. Henry Suso | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
Bl. Henry Suso, the poetic Dominican mystic who called himself the Servant of Eternal Wisdom, is honored on January 23.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | January 23 |
| Life & Canonization | Born c. 1295 near Lake Constance; Dominican friar; died 1366 in Ulm |
| Patronage | Dominicans and all who seek God in prayer |
| Symbols | The Dominican habit, the Holy Name of Jesus on his heart, roses |
The Life of Bl. Henry Suso
Henry entered the Dominican priory at Constance as a boy and, at eighteen, gave his whole heart to God. He studied with the great teacher Meister Eckhart and spent his life preaching, guiding souls and writing.
His Little Book of Eternal Wisdom was one of the most read devotional books of the late Middle Ages. He wrote with tenderness and poetry, and he loved to call Christ by the name Eternal Wisdom.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Get to Know Bl. Henry Suso
The Servant of Eternal Wisdom
Henry chose to see Christ as Eternal Wisdom and called himself her servant, writing to her like a devoted knight.
A Little Book That Traveled Far
His Little Book of Eternal Wisdom was copied by hand across Europe and loved by readers for centuries.
Angels and a Christmas Carol
A medieval tradition says angels sang "In dulci jubilo" to Henry and drew him into a joyful dance, and the carol is still sung today.
The Name of Jesus Close to His Heart
He wore the Holy Name of Jesus over his heart as a sign that he belonged completely to the Lord.