Siena College - Saga Yearbook (Loudonville, NY)

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Dedication Saint Bernardine of Siena The grace of God, our Savior, has appeared in His servant Bernardine, who shone like a bright star in a dark night, and with the heavenly brilliance of his virtue and doctrine frightened away the darkness . . . Saint Antoninus. So goes the description of a man recognized by some under the title Disciple of purity , by others Apostle of Mary , and by the entire universal church, as Saint . . . so goes Bernardine of Siena. Born into an ancient knightly family, Bernardine became known for his three great loves - love of-God, love of purity, and love of Mary. With these strong bonds as a foundation, he grew in holiness and in 1402 chose the Habit of Francis to preach the Gospel of Christ. And preach he did and heard he was. Sprinkling his phrases with pious references to Jesus, Father of Justice, and Mary, Mother of Mercy, his voice was as much thunder to a soul of sin as it was hope to a heart of repentance. We, the children of the college which bears his name, conscious of his accomplishment and inspired by his holy life, reverently and prayerfully dedicate this annual to that Disciple of Purity , that Apostle of Mary - Saint Bernardine of Siena.