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Bernardino (Dei Busti) Of Milan SEE BERNARDIN OF BUTIS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bernardini Paulin SEE BERARDINI. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bernardines, The Title of certain sisters of the order of Cîteaux who at the end of the sixteenth and in the seventeenth century, made energetic efforts to restore the primitive observance of their rule. They were the Bernardine Recollects (Bernardas Recoletas) in Spain; the Bernardines of Divine Providence, the Bernardines of the Precious Blood; and … Continue reading “Bernardines, The”

Bernardine of Siena, Saint Confessor , the apostle of Italy , born Massa, Italy , 1380 ; died Aquila, Italy , 1444 . In 1397 he completed a course in civil and canon law , whereupon he joined the Confraternity of Our Lady, connected with the hospital of Santa Maria della Scala, ministered to the … Continue reading “Bernardine of Siena, Saint”

Bernardine of Fossa, Blessed Of the Order of Friars Minor, historian and ascetical writer, b. at Fossa, in the Diocese of Aquila, Italy, in 1420; d. at Aquila, 27 November, 1503. Blessed Bernardine belonged to the ancient and noble family of the Amici, and sometimes bears the name of Aquilanus on account of his long … Continue reading “Bernardine of Fossa, Blessed”

Bernardine of Feltre, Blessed Born Feltre, Italy , 1439 ; died Pavia, Italy , 1494 . Joining the Franciscans in 1456 , he was ordained a priest, 1463 , taught in Franciscan schools, and began his missionary labors throughout the larger cities of Italy . He was superior of the province of Venice, 1483 -1484 … Continue reading “Bernardine of Feltre, Blessed”

Bernardine Monks (the same with the Cistercians), so called after Bernard of Clairvaux, who greatly extended the order. SEE BERNARD and SEE CISTERCIANS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bernardin, Theophile a learned French Jesuit, was born at Sedan in 1569. After having taught classics and moral and dogmatic theology in his order, he was called to assume the direction of the House of Tournay, then the College of Arras. He died Aug. 15, 1625. His works, which bear evidence of deep piety, are … Continue reading “Bernardin, Theophile”

Bernardin Of Rome (surnamed the Small), an Italian theologian and preacher, was born at Feltri about 1420. He was of the order of Minorites. Sixtus IV and Innocent XIII employed him in some important affairs. His eloquence was admirable. Bernardin of Butis, his fellow-laborer, attributed to him miraculous power, and claimed that there were millions … Continue reading “Bernardin Of Rome”

Bernardin Of Buti an Italian preacher of the Order of Minorites, was born in Milan, and lived in the latter half of the 15th century. He was one of the great preachers of his time. His principal works are: a collection of Sermons sur la Sainte Vierge, entitled Mariale (Strasburg, 1496), together with a Quadragesimale, … Continue reading “Bernardin Of Buti”