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Our Father Saint Bruno

October 6, 2009 | 1 Comment

“Our Father Saint Bruno: this title does not raise thoughts in our
minds of lengthy doctrine nor of elaborate teaching but rather the
existence of a mature master who allowed himself to be seduced by the
goodness of God and gave everything up for its sake. He has little
else to tell us except his life in the desert where, in silent vigil,
the pure gaze of love wounds the beloved’s heart.”

~Father General of the Carthusian Order.

From a sermon about St. Bruno given by the Father General of the
Carthusian Order at their General Chapter in 1983. It was given in
conjunction in with the celebration of the ninth centenary of the
founding of the Order in 1083. The sermon can be found on pages 13-15
of “The Wound of Love”.


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  1. Br. Michael Anthony on October 9, 2008 12:54 am

    “I could never even begin to tell you how charming and pleasant it [Calabria] is. The temperatures are mild, the air is healthful; a broad plain, delightful to behold, stretches between the mountains along their entire length, bursting with fragrant meadows and flowery fields. One could hardly describe the impression made by the gently rolling hills on all sides, with their cool and shady glens tucked away, and such abundance of refreshing spring, brooks and streams. Besides all of this, there are verdant gardens, and all sorts of fruit-bearing trees.

    Yet why dwell on such things as these? The man of insight has other delights, far more useful and attractive. It is true, though, that our rather feeble nature is renewed and finds new life in such perspectives, wearied by its spiritual pursuits and austere mode of life. It is like a bow, which soon wears out and runs the risk of becoming useless, if it is kept continually taut…”

    ~ St. Bruno

    From one of St. Bruno’s letter to his Carthusian sons [daughters].

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