The Life of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

20/08/2025 40 min

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Step into the dramatic life of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux—the fiery monk who shaped the Middle Ages. From his childhood visions and mystical encounters with Christ, to founding Clairvaux Abbey in the wilderness, to standing toe-to-toe with kings, popes, and even the brilliant Peter Abelard, Bernard’s story is as gripping as any epic. Discover how this frail Cistercian abbot ended a papal schism, healed the sick, inspired crusades, and wrote some of the most beautiful love-mysticism in Christian history.In this episode, we dive deep into the controversies, miracles, and mystical experiences that made Bernard not just a reformer, but a Doctor of the Church. You’ll hear vivid scenes of his debates, his letters to popes, his role in uniting Christendom, and the ecstatic sermons that set Europe on fire.👉 If you love history, faith, and larger-than-life characters, this is an episode you can’t miss.