Medieval Preachers Podcast

Bernardine of Sienna - Justice

Bernardine of Sienna (1380-1444) explores the nature of justice and specifically what it means in the context of being and becoming a pastor/priest/minister/rector.

How Business Ought To Be Carried - Bernardine of Sienna 1380-1444

In honour of Labour Day, consider Bernardine’s words in the powerful argument against clergy taking on secular responsibilities. This discourse challenges the blurring of lines between sacred and civic duties, urging that pastors, priests and friars focus solely on their divine missions. From the dangers of greed to unethical business practices, it’s a call to respect the boundaries between the religious and secular, ensuring each fulfills their rightful role in our community.
 
The Sermon Project’s Medieval Preachers Podcast features sermons from the 4th to the 15th century in modern English for a modern generation. As all these sermons predate the reformation, we hope they form a bridge between Protestants and Catholics.
 
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Bernard of Clairvaux - The Soul Seeking God

BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX – The Soul Seeking God
1090-1153
Song of Songs Cant. 3:1
 
In this 3rd and final sermon from Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) he passionately asserts that, “The soul that loves has nothing to fear.”  For Bernard, grace precedes grace, and we love because we are first loved. Be comforted by The Soul Seeking God as you also continue to seek the inexhaustible riches of God.
 
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BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX - Three Ways In Which We Love God

BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX - Three Ways In Which We Love God
1090-1153
Song of Songs Cant. 8:6
 
In the following sermon, Three Ways In Which We Love God, we continue listening to Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) and hear him cry out to the Lord, pleading for him to take his remaining years and use them. If anyone struggles with failures of the past and strives to move forward in their life of faith, this is for you. With great humility, Bernard pleads for increased grace.

BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX - Glory Of The Bridegroom

Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) was a French abbot, theologian, and leader of the Cistercian reform who mediated between church and state, and whose theology of divine love influenced Reformation leaders and Dante's portrayal of mystical union with God in The Divine Comedy. In his work On Loving God, Bernard describes the ecstasy of divine love as surpassing all earthly joy. The following sermon, The Glory Of The Bridegroom, asks the listener: Why have you come?
 
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Augustine – Feed my sheep – 354-430 AD

Augustine – Feed my sheep – 354-430 AD
John 21:16
In this short sermon to the newly baptised, Augustine Bishop of Hippo, reveals what it means to follow the shepherd, and how beautiful it is to love the Lord.

Augustine of Hippo – Listen and Do Good

In this sermon – Listen and Do Good, Augustine of Hippo says it is safer to hear the Word of God than to preach it. If you have ever had a pastor (or heard of one) that preached one thing but did another, what was your responsibility to them?
Based on James 1:19-22
The Sermon Project’s Medieval Preachers Podcast features sermons from the 4th to the 15th century with preachers from Augustine and Aelfric, to Wulfstan and Wyclif in modern English, offering scripture introductions where relevant. Join us as we breathe new life into the old!
 
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Augustine - On The Creed - 354-430

The Creed is a summary of what the Church teaches, what Christians together believe, and what binds Christians together as a believing community across different traditions and practices. In this sermon - On the Tradition of the Creed - Augustine of Hippo, refers to the creed as The Symbol.