Saint Robert Bellarmine: a Cardinal and a dedicated theologian

The feast of Saint Robert Bellarmine is celebrated every year on 17 September. Saint Robert Bellarmine is a Cardinal and theologian, known for his devotion to God and his contribution to Christian theology. He is often invoked for spiritual guidance and wisdom. Saint Robert Bellarmin, guide for devotion to God and the study of Christian theology, pray for us to be instruments of devotion to God and wisdom.

Who is Saint Robert Bellarmine?

His story

Saint Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621) was an Italian Jesuit priest and theologian. He was canonised in 1930 by the Roman Catholic Church. He is considered a defender of the Catholic faith and an excellent preacher. Bellarmine played an important role in the Council of Trent and wrote many important works on the theology, philosophy and religious debates of his time. He is considered a saint by Catholics.

His significance

St Robert Bellarmine is considered a defender of the Catholic faith during the Counter-Reformation and played an important role in the Galilean dispute by defending the Church's doctrine on the understanding of the universe and the Copernican system. Saint Robert Bellarmine also wrote numerous works on theology, philosophy and religious controversy. He was canonised by Pope Pius XI in 1930.

Celebration of the Feast of Saint Robert Bellarmine

Religious rituals

However, in the Catholic Churches it is customary to celebrate the memory of the saints with masses, prayers and processions. Some parishes may also organise activities to honour the saint, such as spiritual retreats, conferences or prayer vigils.

Prayer to Saint Robert Bellarmine

O Saint Robert Bellarmine, you who dedicated your life to defending the truth of the Catholic faith and who was a great apostle of the Church, we implore you to help us remain faithful to our faith and love for Jesus Christ.

We ask you to give us your strength and courage to face the challenges of our time, to inspire us to continue to proclaim the truth of the Gospel with conviction, and to give us your wisdom to navigate the troubled waters of our modern society.

Help us always to be shining witnesses of your faith and love, and never to lose our hope for a better world.

We pray that we may follow your example and live our lives with humility, charity, and dedication to the cause of God.

We beseech you, O Saint Robert Bellarmine, to protect us and watch over us, and to give us your grace to guide us on the path of holiness.

Amen.