St. Norbert, connected to the German imperial house and born in Xanten, Rhineland, led a worldly life as an almoner at Emperor Henry V's court. In 1115, after narrowly escaping death by lightning, he underwent a profound transformation, adopting a life of penance, receiving Holy Orders, and striving to reform the Chapter in Xanten. Facing persecution, he renounced his canonry, giving away his possessions to the poor while wandering barefoot to St. Gilles in France. After a period of meditation, he began to preach the Word of God, using his fiery eloquence to purge vices and fill souls with wisdom.
In 1121, at the request of Pope Callixtus II and Bishop Bartholomew of Laon, Norbert founded the Religious Order of Canons Regular of Strict Observance at Premontre with 13 companions, following the rule of St. Augustine for parochial, educational, and missionary work. The order grew rapidly, establishing 10 houses in the first five years, with around 1,000 priests and lay brothers a decade later. St. Norbert, known as the Apostle of Antwerp, led zealous preaching that helped the Low Countries reject the Sacramentarian heresy.
Reluctantly becoming the Archbishop of Magdeburg due to pressure from the Papal legate and King Lothair, he sought reforms against clerical immorality and secular wrongdoings, despite facing multiple assassination attempts. As chancellor and adviser to the King, he supported Pope Innocent II against anti-pope Pietro di Leoni. After his return, he fell critically ill and died on June 6, 1134. His shrine in Magdeburg became known for miracles. Norbert was canonized by Pope Gregory XIII in 1852, and in 1627, his body was transferred to Prague, leading to the reconciliation of 600 Protestants and his designation as Patron and Protector of Bohemia.
St. Nobert, pray for us to be blessed with shepherds who possess hearts attuned to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, guiding us along the paths of salvation.
Jonathan Fabian Ginunggil,
Pelayan Atasan Tertinggi / Most High Servant,
Yesus, Maria, Yusuf Pelayanan Kasih / Jesus, Mary, Joseph Ministry of Love
(Blessed and Saints and the Nine Choirs of Angels)
My vocation is Blessed and Saints.
"I am the most humble of all the Saints in Heaven" Mary, Mother of God."
"I am the handmaid of the Lord, said Mary ‘let what you have said be done to me."
Mother Mary is the most humble Saint in Heaven and she is also the Mother of God for us all
(Luke 1:38)
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