{"product_id":"st-bernard-of-clairvaux-pray-for-us","title":"St. Bernard of Clairvaux | Pray for Us","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Bernard of Clairvaux, the honey-tongued Cistercian abbot and Doctor of the Church, is honored on August 20.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-radius:8px; padding:14px 18px; margin:18px 0; color:#F5F5F5;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; color:#F5F5F5; background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px 6px 0; vertical-align:top; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFeast Day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eAugust 20, Memorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px 6px 0; vertical-align:top; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eLife \u0026amp; Canonization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eBorn 1090 at Fontaines near Dijon, France; Abbot of Clairvaux; died 1153\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px 6px 0; vertical-align:top; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePatronage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eBeekeepers, candlemakers, the Cistercians, and Gibraltar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px 6px 0; vertical-align:top; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSymbols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eThe white Cistercian habit, a beehive, a book, an image of Our Lady\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Life of St. Bernard of Clairvaux\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBernard was a young Burgundian nobleman who arrived at the monastery of Cîteaux with about thirty friends and relatives, including his own brothers. A few years later he founded the abbey of Clairvaux, and his warmth and holiness drew hundreds of monks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe became the most famous preacher of his age, advising popes and kings while remaining a monk at heart. His sermons on the Song of Songs and his love for Our Lady earned him the title Mellifluous Doctor, the doctor sweet as honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShirt Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight 100% cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relaxed drop-shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine wash cold, tumble dry low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGet to Know St. Bernard of Clairvaux\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe Brought Thirty Friends to the Monastery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWhen Bernard entered Cîteaux he brought about thirty companions with him, including four of his brothers and an uncle. His father and youngest brother later joined too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook to the Star, Call Upon Mary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eIn one of his most famous homilies Bernard urged anyone tossed by storms of life to look to the star and call upon Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatron of Beekeepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eBecause his preaching was called sweet as honey, Bernard is shown with a beehive and is honored as a patron of beekeepers and candlemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Memorare Carries His Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eThe beloved prayer \"Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary\" has long been linked with his name and his tender devotion to Our Lady.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove Without Measure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eBernard taught that the reason for loving God is God Himself, and the measure of loving Him is to love without measure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SIGNUMX","offers":[{"title":"Navy Blue \/ S","offer_id":68025566429420,"sku":"261102PODPQ3272#006","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy Blue \/ M","offer_id":68025566462188,"sku":"261102PODPQ3272#007","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy Blue \/ L","offer_id":68025566494956,"sku":"261102PODPQ3272#008","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy Blue \/ XL","offer_id":68025566527724,"sku":"261102PODPQ3272#009","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy Blue \/ 2XL","offer_id":68025566560492,"sku":"261102PODPQ3272#010","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ S","offer_id":68025566265580,"sku":"261102PODPQ3272#001","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ M","offer_id":68025566298348,"sku":"261102PODPQ3272#002","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ L","offer_id":68025566331116,"sku":"261102PODPQ3272#003","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ XL","offer_id":68025566363884,"sku":"261102PODPQ3272#004","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 2XL","offer_id":68025566396652,"sku":"261102PODPQ3272#005","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1349\/6300\/files\/st-bernard-of-clairvaux-pray-for-us-navy-blue-front-transparent.png?v=1793570707","url":"https:\/\/www.signumx.store\/products\/st-bernard-of-clairvaux-pray-for-us","provider":"SIGNUMX Catholic Apparel Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}