Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)
Place of Birth: Born of noble parents at Fontaines, near Dijon, France
Notable Accomplishments: As a Cisterian monk he founded the monastery of Clairvaux and 500 other monasteries.
Notable Teachings and Practices: Defended Catholic orthodoxy; practiced asceticism; preached the Second Crusade; emphasized Christ as center in all things and the Word as our spouse; 86 sermons on Song of Songs
Writings:“Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts,” “O Sacred Head Now Wounded,” “Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee.”
