The Little One with subtitle
Summary
TLDRThe video script narrates the life of Pierre Roman Sertillanges, later known as Brother Benilde, who was born in France in 1805. Despite his small stature, he was deeply devoted to his faith and education. He joined the Christian Brothers and became an exemplary educator, known for his patience and dedication. His influence inspired many to religious life. After serving in various schools, he was sent to Seoul, where he faced challenges but left a lasting impact. He passed away in 1862 and was later beatified and declared the patron saint of vocations, with his legacy continuing through institutions like De La Salle College of Saint Benilde.
Takeaways
- đ Born on June 14, 1805, Pierre Roman was the second son of Jean Roman and Anne Shotty.
- đ Pierre's mother instilled in him a strong faith and love for the Bible from a young age.
- đ« At 12, Pierre received his first holy communion, and a year later, his faith led him to decide to become a brother.
- đšâđŸ Despite his father's objections, Pierre pursued his vocation and studied at a Christian school in Rio.
- đ Pierre excelled in his studies and was given the name Beneal upon entering the novitiate at the age of 14.
- đïž Beneal was sent to various schools to teach, gaining experience and becoming a respected educator.
- đ His dedication was so strong that he turned down his father's pleas to stay home, even after the death of his siblings.
- đ Beneal's teaching skills and administrative abilities were recognized, and he was awarded a medal by the mayor.
- đ§ He was known for his patience, helping students who struggled, and his commitment to education.
- đ In 1841, Beneal arrived in Seoul to open a new school, facing initial challenges with incomplete facilities.
- đ After his death on August 13, 1862, he was beatified in 1958 and proclaimed the patron saint of vocations in 1967.
Q & A
Who was Pierre Romanson, and what is his significance?
-Pierre Romanson, born on June 14, 1805, was the second son of Jean Romanso and Anne Shotty. He is significant as he later became known as Brother Benildus, a Christian Brother and educator, and was eventually declared a saint and the patron saint of vocations.
What was the impact of Pierre's mother on his early life?
-Pierre's mother introduced him and his siblings to the Bible, its prayers, and passages, which instilled faith in him from a young age. This early religious education played a significant role in shaping his future vocation.
Why did Pierre decide to become a Christian Brother?
-Pierre was inspired by the devotion and discipline he observed in the Christian Brothers, which led him to decide to become one himself despite his father's initial objections.
How did Pierre's father react to his decision to become a Christian Brother?
-Pierre's father was not in favor of his decision, as he needed his help in the fields. However, Pierre was determined to pursue his vocation, and his parents eventually allowed him to study at a nearby Christian school.
What was the significance of the name change to Beneal when Pierre entered the novitiate?
-When Pierre was accepted into the novitiate at the age of 14, he was given the name Beneal in honor of a Roman martyr in Cordova. This marked his first step as a brother and signified his commitment to the religious life.
How did Beneal's height affect his early years as a brother?
-Beneal's short stature was a concern for the brothers, but he compensated by patiently helping students who struggled, showing that his dedication and effectiveness as an educator were not hindered by his physical attributes.
What challenges did Beneal face during the July Revolution?
-During the July Revolution, the Lasallian Brothers Institute had to surrender some of its privileges, and brothers who wanted to teach had to pass an exam. Beneal passed the exam without much difficulty and continued his teaching career.
Why was Beneal's devotion to his vocation so strong that he chose it over his family's land?
-Beneal's devotion to his vocation was profound, as evidenced by his repeated refusals to stay home and manage the family land, even after the deaths of his siblings and his father's pleas. He prioritized his calling as a Christian Brother over all else.
What was the significance of Beneal's arrival in Seoul on September 2, 1841?
-Beneal's arrival in Seoul marked a new chapter in his life as he began his mission to establish and run schools there. Despite initial setbacks with the school building and lack of furniture, he persevered and contributed significantly to education in the region.
How did Beneal's health issues affect his work as a school director?
-Beneal suffered from rheumatism, which eventually caused paralysis in his left shoulder and a serious attack that left him speechless and bedridden for a year. Despite these health challenges, he continued his work until his diagnosis of liver cancer in 1861, which ultimately ended his mission.
What was the legacy of Brother Beneal, and how is he remembered today?
-Brother Beneal is remembered for his exceptional teaching, his dedication to his vocation, and his influence in inspiring hundreds of young men to the priesthood and religious life. He was beatified in 1958 and proclaimed the patron saint of vocations in 1967. His legacy continues through institutions like De La Salle College of Saint Benilde, which strive to do ordinary things extraordinarily well.
Outlines
đ Early Life and Vocation of Pierre Roman Son
Pierre Roman Son, later known as Benild, was born on June 14, 1805, in France. As a child, he divided his time between farm work and learning from his mother, who taught him about the Bible. Despite his small stature, he was more interested in studying and received his first holy communion at 12. His faith played a significant role in his life, and at 13, he decided to become a brother, much to his father's disapproval. After proving himself as an excellent student at a Christian school, he was accepted into the novitiate at 14 and took the name Benild in honor of a Roman martyr. He excelled in his studies and was known for his patience and help to struggling students.
đ« Benild's Teaching Career and Challenges
After his novitiate, Benild was assigned to various schools in Limoges to teach and gain experience. He was well-liked and respected by students and parents alike. Despite the political upheaval of the July Revolution, which required brothers to pass an exam to teach, Benild easily obtained his certificate. He was deeply committed to his vocation, even when faced with his family's requests to stay home after the deaths of his siblings. In 1839, he became the director and principal of a school in Biarritz, where he was highly regarded. He also faced personal challenges, including the death of his mother and sisters, and his father's plea for him to stay home to manage the family land.
đ Expansion and Legacy of Benild's Work
Benild's dedication to education led him to open a new school in Seoul on September 2, 1841, despite initial setbacks with incomplete facilities. He was known for his exceptional teaching, administrative skills, and his ability to inspire students towards religious life. His relationship with Brother Nabor Victor, who became a close friend and protector, was particularly notable. Benild's work was recognized with an award from the mayor, and his influence led to a significant number of students pursuing religious vocations. Despite health issues, including rheumatism and liver cancer, his commitment to his mission remained unwavering until his death on August 13, 1862.
đ Posthumous Recognition and Continuing Legacy
Benild's death was mourned by many, and his funeral procession was attended by a diverse group of people, including the mayor. A miraculous healing of a crippled woman during his funeral procession added to his legacy. He was beatified in 1958 and later proclaimed the patron saint of vocations in 1967. The Saint Benilde community continues to honor his life by striving for inclusiveness and innovation, encouraging each member to perform ordinary tasks with extraordinary dedication.
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Keywords
đĄSaint Benildus
đĄLasallian School
đĄVocations
đĄChristian Brothers
đĄEducation
đĄDiscipline
đĄFaith
đĄInclusive Community
đĄPatron Saint
đĄDiplomacy
đĄVocational Commitment
Highlights
Pierre Romane was born on June 14, 1805, and was the second son of Jean Romane and Anne Shotty.
His mother taught him and his siblings about the Bible and its prayers and passages.
Pierre received his first holy communion at 12, which strengthened his faith.
At 13, Pierre decided to become a brother, inspired by the devotion and discipline of the Christian Brothers.
Pierre's father opposed his decision to become a brother, needing him in the field.
Despite his small stature, Pierre excelled in his studies and was ahead of his class.
Pierre was accepted into the novitiate at 14 and took the name Beneal in honor of a Roman martyr.
Beneal was assigned to various schools to teach and gain experience, becoming well-loved and respected.
The July Revolution led to the Lasallian Brothers Institute surrendering some privileges, including teaching exams.
Beneal passed the teaching exam with ease and received his certificate on October 8, 1831.
Beneal's devotion to his vocation was so strong that he chose it over his family's land.
He was appointed as director and school principal of the Brothers School in Biarritz in September 1839.
Beneal's nephew, John Morton, was a challenging student, but Beneal remained patient and supportive.
Beneal arrived in Seoul on September 2, 1841, to open a new school despite the incomplete building.
Brother Nabor Victor became a close friend and protector of Beneal, showcasing his strength and gentle nature.
Beneal's diplomatic handling of financial controversies added to his reputation as a wise administrator.
He was awarded a medal by the mayor for his exceptional work as a school director.
Beneal's work inspired hundreds of young men to pursue the priesthood and religious life.
Beneal suffered from health issues, including rheumatism and liver cancer, which eventually led to his death.
He passed away on August 13, 1862, and his death was mourned by the community.
A crippled woman was healed during Beneal's funeral procession, adding to his legacy.
Beneal was beatified in 1958 and proclaimed the patron saint of vocations in 1967.
Saint Benilde de La Salle College continues to inspire students to do ordinary things extraordinarily well.
Transcripts
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today
when you hear the name be nailed a
lasallian school may spring to mind
but who was the man himself before a
school was named after him
before he was declared a saint and even
before
he was known as benild the patron saint
of vocations born and baptized on june
14
1805 he was first named as
pierre roman song of through france
he was the second son of jean romanso
and anne shotty
young pierre's childhood was split
between helping his father and older
brother in the fields
and learning what his mother had to
teach her children
she introduced them to the bible and its
prayers
and passages years pass and as
all children do the roman song kids grew
up as well
pierre grew up too but not that much
but this never really troubled him it
was
learning and studying that occupied his
mind on most days
he received his first holy communion
when he was 12
strengthening the faith his mother
instilled in him
it was a year later when pierre's faith
played a big role in a decision
that shaped the rest of his life
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i was amazed to find them praying even
in the noisy crowd
their devotion and discipline was
inspiring seeing them made me want to be
like them
a brother
pierre soon made his decision known but
this news did not sit well with his
father
we need you in the field spear your
brother and i cannot do without you
but there was no talking pierre out of
it
he would become a brother he asked his
parents to at least
let him study at a nearby christian
school in rio
they agreed at the end of his 16-month
stay
he proved to be an excellent student and
with his teacher's recommendations his
parents
let him pursue his chosen vocation
he was 14 when he was accepted into the
novitiate
with his entry to the school young
pierre
was given the name beneal in honor of
roman martyr in cordova beneath
now took his first step as a brother
benealed applied himself to his studies
and
was soon ahead of his class though he
was a great student
the brothers were concerned with his
height
but this concern did not last what he
lacks in height
he compensated by patiently helping
students who struggled
even as a novice he did ordinary things
extraordinarily well near the time of
his graduation
beneald was called home because his
mother died
three years earlier his two younger
sisters died
merely a week apart it was during this
sad time at home
that his father first pleaded to him
your brother annette is all fighting
marie is living in a convent and annie
has her own family won't you stay and
care for our land son
it was not an easy decision for young
benilde
but he could not be torn from his
vocation
on december 20 1821 beneal received his
first assignment
as a christian brother he was sent to
oryak
and over the next 20 years he would be
assigned to various schools
in limoc
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to teach and gain experience
at each location he would handle an
older batch of students
he became more skilled and effective as
an educator
he was well loved and respected by his
students
and their parents the july revolution
broke out when benild was 25 years old
charles the tenth had stepped down from
the throne and a new system was
introduced
the lasallian brothers institute had to
surrender some of its privileges
now any brother who wanted to teach had
to pass an exam
beneal passed without much difficulty
and received his certificate
on october 8 1831.
twice during his travels he had to go
home to mourn for the deaths of the rest
of his siblings
each time he was called home his father
asked him to stay
and every time his answer was the same
on the third plead since the death of
his mother
beneald responded i prefer my vocation
to that of an emperor his devotion to
his calling was so strong
that it could not be bent he gave as
much comfort as he could before leaving
but that was the last time he saw his
father
he was assigned as director and school
principal of the brothers school in
biome
in september 1839. teachers and parents
respected him
while children adored him except for one
john morton his own nephew they say
that john had run away from school one
day and found his way back to three
it was beneal's own father who brought
jean back to beyond
with the intention to see his son
unfortunately
pineal had just left when they arrived
brother benilde uh he just left for sog
i hear the brothers want him to open a
new school there
is that so opening a new school
they must think very highly of him oh
yes they do
even here no one is more well loved or
respected than brother benilde
he taught me how to read and write and
for that i will always be grateful
it was on the feast day of saint michael
the archangel on september 2
1841 when benealed arrived in seoul with
two brothers
it was a grand celebration but
contrary to what was agreed upon the
brothers arrived to find the school
building incomplete
and sadly lacking in furniture it took
an additional month to get things
settled when the school opened
there was a large influx of students
each class
included boys as young as 12 some 20
and some married with families
more brothers came to help handle the
classes
one of them became very close to brother
benilde
his name was brother nabor victor a big
man
with a strength to match but he was at
heart
a gentle giant
the description was far from a joke
once as they traveled together two
sheepdogs startled the horus beneal was
riding
nabore quickly grabbed the horse and got
it to settle down
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another time it was a bull they just
came from
visiting a sick man when a bull charged
at them
brother nabor victor protected brother
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benilde
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as thanks for saving his life beneal
prayed for nabor and became a great
source of guidance
in a boar's life as a brother
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everyday matters of the school occupied
beneal's daily life
he taught classes and there were times
that his limit was tested
he sometimes had to turn a blind eye and
pray just to calm himself
he was not known to ignore anyone who
was willing to learn
one day he was told about a deaf young
man
who wanted to receive his first
communion
beneal immediately studied sign language
soon the young man had learned all the
prayers
in order to qualify for the right
beneal's diplomatic handling of the
town's financial controversy
added to his reputation as a wise
administrator
exceptional teacher faith-filled
catechist
helpful supervisor strong disciplinarian
and exemplary religious
overall beneal loved and was loved for
his work as a school director
his efforts were not ignored the mayor
himself
came to award him a medal during one of
his classes
and proceeded to repeat the ceremony
through all the classrooms
the day was even announced as a holiday
beneald would say
my only thought is to do my duty
as best as i can and it was the same
expectation he applied to the brothers
under his care
he was tricked with them but also very
concerned
the best known story was one about two
brothers on their way back from taking
their exams
the weather had turned harsh and delayed
their return
they braved the storm the next day only
to find it worse
during this time benealed kept vigil and
lit a light to guide the brothers home
when they arrived they collapsed into
beneal's arms
from sheer exhaustion the quality of
education he offered
and the example of his life inspired
hundreds of young men
to the priesthood and religious life it
is claimed
that more than 300 vocations to the
brothers
came out of zog while he was there
during the school's early days brother
beneal taught
and managed the school simultaneously it
was
health and pressure which forced him to
give up doing both
at the same time his rheumatism became
more troubling as it started to cause
paralysis in his left shoulder
a serious attack once left him
speechless and
unable to rise from a bed for a year but
it was in 1861
that a diagnosis of liver cancer spelled
the end
of his mission
brother beneal's last visit to the
church was with brother narcisse marie
on their way back benilde said that is
the last time
someone will lead me to the church
and next time they'll be carrying me in
the holy man passed away on august 13
1862
the news of his death made many weep
openly
students vied for the honor of carrying
his coffin
the whole town and countryside were
there despite the storm
the people were composed of both rich
and poor
even the mayor was there
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and as the procession progressed a
crippled woman was healed when brother
beneale's coffin passed by
she was able to move her limbs and
eventually walked with other people to
the cemetery
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brother beneald was buried on august 15
on the feast of the assumption
in 1958 he was beatified by pope pius
xii
he was proclaimed patron saint of
vocations
on october 29 1967 becoming the first
christian brother
after de la salle to be given the honor
inspired by the life of saint beneal de
la salle college of saint benilde
continues its journey
towards an inclusive and innovative
community
and just like saint benilde each
benellian
is called to do ordinary things
extraordinarily well
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