
St. Aelred of Riveaulx
Catholic Saints
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Explore the life of Saint Alerid of Rivo, a 12th-century Cistercian Abbot, as he transitions from a court attendant to a devoted monk. Dr. Elizabeth Klein shares her personal connection to the saint and reflects on the impact of Saint Alerid's affinity for Saint Augustine's confessions on her spiritual journey, highlighting the Cistercians' pursuit of genuine monastic living in the 12th century.
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