The Rhythm of Bernard de Morlaix, Monk of Cluny, on The Celestial Country

by Bernard of Cluny

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50 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 10, 2007

About the author

Bernard of Cluny (or, of Morlaix) was a 12th century Benedictine monk.

Bernard's family of origin and place of birth are not known for certain. Some Medieval sources list Morlaàs in Béarn as his birthplace. However, in some records from that period he is called Morlanensis, which would indicate that he was a native of Morlaix in Brittany. A writer in the Journal of Theological Studies (1907), VIII, 354-359, contended that he belonged to the family of the seigneurs of Montpellier in Languedoc, and was born at Murles. It is believed that he was at first a monk of Saint-Sauveur d'Aniane and that he entered the monestary of Cluny during the administration Abbot Pons (1109–1122).

Several of Bernard's sermons and a theological treatise, dialogue (Colloquium) on the Trinity remain extant, as does a circa. 1140 poem which he dedicated to the monestary's abbot Peter the Venerable (1122–1156).

Reviews

[Jacqueholst · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Celestial Country

So very perfect. His heart cries out for what he's never seen but longs for. It is so very awesome and beautiful, almost unworldly. I love reading it, would love to hear it.

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

[Susie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful poetry. Translation is very easy to understand and follow. Plan to read it over and over. A great worshipful, devotional to just meditate and glory in.

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I've read through this once, I'm not done with it. This is going to sit on my table to be dipped into frequently.