Catholic Saints

St. Aelred of Riveaulx

Mar 4, 2024

Explore the life of Saint Alerid of Rivo, a Cistercian monk, and his emphasis on Christian friendship. Learn about his progression within the monastic life and his exceptional compassion towards others. Discover the importance of genuine support and understanding in Christian friendships.

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Elizabeth Klein

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St. Aelred emphasized the importance of Christian friendship in monastic life, highlighting communal bonds and compassion.

Walter Daniel's defense of exaggerated descriptions in Aelred's miracles provides insight into hagiographers' symbolic storytelling methods.

Deep dives

Saint Alerid of Revo: A 12th Century Cistercian Abbot in England

Saint Alerid of Revo, a 12th century Cistercian Abbot in England, was a kindred spirit to Dr. Elizabeth Klein, who met Alerid during her PhD studies. Inspired by Saint Augustine's confessions, Alerid abandoned his secular career to become a monk. He embraced the Cistercian order, known for its renewal of Benedictine practices, and his life emphasized the authentic monastic lifestyle.

Introduction

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Exploring the Monastic Life of St. Aelred of Riveaulx

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Exploration of Monastic Friendship and Compassion

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Exploring Compassion and True Friendship in Light of Aylred's Example

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Exploring Aylred's Compassionate Approach and Hagiographic Defenses

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Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp explore the life of St. Aelred of Rieveaulx, a famous Cistercian monk from the 12th century. St. Aelred writes about the perfection of Christian friendship, while witnessing to it by his own life. His feast day is January 12.

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