St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bernard, of Clairvaux, Saint, 1091?-1153

Contributor:

Lawlor, Hugh Jackson, 1860-1938

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh" by H. J. Lawlor is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work dives into the life of St. Malachy, focusing on his significance during a crucial period of reformation within the Irish Church. It provides insights into the ecclesiastical changes that Malachy championed, as well as the broader context of the Irish Church's evolution during this time. The opening of the text introduces the reader to St. Bernard's reflections on Malachy's life and the transformative movements within the Irish Church during the 12th century. It highlights the shift from an abbot-led structure to a diocesan system, emphasizing Malachy's role in instituting new practices and morality standards among the clergy. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals Malachy's dynamic efforts to establish the modern bishops' system, his encounters with notable figures, and his devoted push for reform-despite facing significant resistance. This rich historical backdrop sets the stage for understanding the pivotal changes and significant figures in the evolution of the Irish ecclesiastical landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Stacy Brown, Anna Tuinman, Bethanne M. Simms, Ted Garvin,

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-06-11