According to the words of Pope John Paul II, the Order today is called by God, in the spirit of Our Holy Father Norbert, to:
i. Make the holy sacrifice of the Mass the source of their strength and happiness.
ii. Hold high the Eucharist over all the miseries and errors of this world.
iii. Bring truth, certainty [...]
Archive for October, 2007
Pope John Paul II on the Norbertine Order
Posted in Vocation on October 29, 2007 | Comments Off
St. Gilbert
Posted in O.Praem Saints and Beati on October 25, 2007 | Comments Off
On 26 October the calendar of our Order commemorates St. Gilbert († 1152). Gilbert was a crusader knight who had survived the Second Crusade and upon his return to Europe resolved to consecrate his life to the service of God. He immediately distributed much of his personal wealth to the poor and needy and thence [...]
The Five Pillars of ‘Communio’ in the Norbertine Order
Posted in Vocation on October 23, 2007 | Comments Off
At the heart of the life of the Canons Regular of Prémontré is the idea of ‘communio’. This is often characterised by five points;
i. Laus Deo in Choro- The praise of God in choir through the chanting of the Divine Office and the worthy celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has long been a [...]
Our Holy Father Norbert : On the Priesthood
Posted in O.Praem Saints and Beati, St. Norbert, Vocation on October 20, 2007 | Comments Off
“O Priest, who are you?
You are not yourself because you are God.
You are not of yourself because you are the servant and minister of Christ. You are not your own because you are the spouse of the Church.
You are not yourself because you are the mediator between God and man. You are [...]
Blessed James Kern O.Praem
Posted in O.Praem Saints and Beati on October 17, 2007 | Comments Off
On 20th October the calendar of the Order marks the memoria of Blessed James Kern. James was a canon and priest of the Norbertine Abbey in Geras, Austria. He had been training at a diocesan seminary at the outbreak of the First World War when he was drafted into the Army. during his time of [...]
