St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry

08/24/2026

“Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” (John 1:49)

St. Bartholomew, Apostle and Martyr, pray for us!

Artwork: "The Apostle Saint Bartholomew" by Anthony van Dyck, 1617

08/23/2026

"Let all men know that grace comes after tribulation.
Let them know that without the burden of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of grace.
Let them know that the gifts of grace increase as the struggles increase.
Let men take care not to stray and be deceived.
This is the only true stairway to paradise, and without the Cross they can find no road to climb to heaven."

— St. Rose of Lima

Artwork: "Saint Rose of Lima" by Claudio Coello, 17th century

08/22/2026

"Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us;
and after this our exile,
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Pray for us O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ."

Artwork: "Coronation of the Virgin," by Fra Angelico, 1434 - 1435

08/21/2026

“The mission, which has been divinely entrusted to us, is to shepherd the flock of the Lord.”

— St. Pius X, pray for us!

08/20/2026

“In dangers, in distress, in perplexities, think on Mary, call on Mary. Let her not depart from your lips, let her not depart from your heart, and, that you may win the suffrage of her prayers, never depart from the example of her life. Following her, you will never go astray; when you implore her aid, you will never yield to despair; thinking on her, you will not err; under her patronage you will never wander; beneath her protection you will not fear; she being your guide, you will not weary; if she be your propitious Star, you will arrive safely in the port [ipsa propitia pervenis], and experience for yourself the truth of the words, ‘And the virgin’s name was Mary.’”

— St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Doctor of the Church, Last of the Fathers, Confessor, Abbot, and Patron of our School, pray for us!

Artwork: "Bernard of Clairvaux" by François Vincent Latil, 17th century

08/19/2026

“The crosses with which our path through life is strewn associate us with Jesus in the mystery of His crucifixion.”

— St. John Eudes, pray for us!

Artwork: "Portrait of John Eudes" by Sevend, 18th century

08/18/2026

Join us either in-person or virtually this Saturday, 8/22, for our Annual Academic Convocation to officially welcome the start of our new 2026 - 2027 academic year!

The day will begin with Mass with Bishop Bonnici, followed by an academic lecture by Dr. Sara Hulse Kirby on: “Doing Theology as if it Matters: Knowledge of God and the New Evangelization."

Learn more and register here!

St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry cordially invites you to join us either in-person or virtually for our Annual Academic Convocation to officially welcome the start of our 2026 - 2027 academic year!

08/17/2026

Included in our fall courses’ lineup and Discounted Fall Audit is “The Life and Thought of Fulton Sheen” with Dr. Edmund Lazzari – available for auditing for $35!

This course explores the life and thought of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, one of the twentieth century’s most influential Catholic evangelists. Discover how Sheen brought together contemporary philosophy, Carmelite spirituality, the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, and his signature wit and clarity to communicate the Catholic faith to millions.

Learn more about this course here: http://stbernards.edu/discounted-fall-audit

08/16/2026

"Be humble in this life, that God may raise you up in the next."

— St. Stephen of Hungary, pray for us!

Artwork: "Stephen Intercepts Gyula" by Mark of Kalt, ca. 1360

08/15/2026

“It was fitting that she, who had kept her virginity in childbirth, should keep her own body free from all corruption even after death... It was fitting that God’s Mother should possess what belongs to her Son, and that she should be honored by every creature as the Mother and the Handmaid of God.”

— St. John Damascene, Doctor of the Church

Artwork: "The Assumption of the Virgin Mary" by Peter Paul Rubens, 1618