Friday, September 25, 2009

St. Albert of Jerusalem - Bishop and Lawgiver of Carmel



Albert Avogadro was born in the middle of the twelfth century in Castel Gualteri in Italy. He became a Canon Regular of the Holy Cross at Mortara and was elected their prior in 1180. Named Bishop of Bobbio in 1184 and of Vercelli in 1185, he was made Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem in 1205 where, in word and example, he was the model of a good pastor and peace-maker. While he was Patriarch (1206-1214) he united the hermits of Carmel into one community and wrote a Rule for them. He was murdered at Acre on September 14th, 1214.
Let us pray.
Lord God,through St. Albert of Jerusalemyou have given us a Rule of lifeaccording to your Gospelto help us attain perfect love.Through his prayersmay we always live in allegiance to Jesus Christand serve faithfully until deathhim who lives and reignswith you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,One God, for ever and ever.Amen.

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