Alanus de Rupe
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Alanus de Rupe; (8 September 1428 – 8 September 1475) was a Roman Catholic theologian noted for his views on prayer
. Some writers claim him as a native of Germany, others of Belgium; but his disciple, Cornelius Sneek
, assures us that he was born in Brittany
. He died at Zwolle
.
Early in life he entered the Dominican Order
, and while pursuing his studies at Saint Jacques, Paris, he distinguished himself in philosophy
and theology
. From 1459 to 1475 he taught almost uninterruptedly at Paris
, Lille
, Douay
, Ghent
, and Rostock
in Germany
, where, in 1473, he was made Master of Sacred Theology
. During his sixteen years of teaching he became a most renowned preacher. He was indefatigable in what he regarded as his special mission, the preaching and re-establishment of the Rosary
, which he did with success throughout northern France, Flanders, and the Netherlands. The Confraternities of the Rosary he founded still exist today and continue to accept new members.
His vision of the restoration of the devotion of the Rosary is assigned to the year 1460.
St. Alanus published nothing during his lifetime, but immediately after his death the brethren of his province were commanded to collect his writings for publication. These were edited at different times and have occasioned much controversy among scholars.
His relations of the visions and sermons of Dominic, supposed to have been revealed to Alanus, are, according to the Catholic Encyclopedia
not to be regarded as historical. Cardinal Patrick Joseph Hayes of New York
provided an imprimatur
for a booklet containing the promises. In this attribution, the Blessed Virgin Mary reportedly made fifteen specific promises to Christians who pray the rosary. The fifteen rosary promises
range from protection from misfortune to meriting a high degree of glory in heaven .
His works are published by J. G. T. Graesse in Trésor des livres rares et précieux (1859).
Catholic beliefs on the power of prayer
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, quoting St. John Damascene, "Prayer is the raising of one's mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God.". Humility is the foundation of prayer.....
. Some writers claim him as a native of Germany, others of Belgium; but his disciple, Cornelius Sneek
Cornelius Sneek
Cornelius Sneek was a 15th-16th century Dominican priest and a member of the Congregation of Holland.He was a student of Alanus de Rupe and wrote one of the early works on the rosary.-Sources:...
, assures us that he was born in Brittany
Brittany
Brittany is a cultural and administrative region in the north-west of France. Previously a kingdom and then a duchy, Brittany was united to the Kingdom of France in 1532 as a province. Brittany has also been referred to as Less, Lesser or Little Britain...
. He died at Zwolle
Zwolle
Zwolle is a municipality and the capital city of the province of Overijssel, Netherlands, 120 kilometers northeast of Amsterdam. Zwolle has about 120,000 citizens.-History:...
.
Early in life he entered the Dominican Order
Dominican Order
The Order of Preachers , after the 15th century more commonly known as the Dominican Order or Dominicans, is a Catholic religious order founded by Saint Dominic and approved by Pope Honorius III on 22 December 1216 in France...
, and while pursuing his studies at Saint Jacques, Paris, he distinguished himself in philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
and theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
. From 1459 to 1475 he taught almost uninterruptedly at Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, Lille
Lille
Lille is a city in northern France . It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country behind those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium...
, Douay
Douay
Douay can refer to:* Abel Douay , French general* Félix Douay , French general and brother of Abel Douay* Douay–Rheims Bible, an English translation of the Bible, c.1600* Douai, a commune in northern France...
, Ghent
Ghent
Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of...
, and Rostock
Rostock
Rostock -Early history:In the 11th century Polabian Slavs founded a settlement at the Warnow river called Roztoc ; the name Rostock is derived from that designation. The Danish king Valdemar I set the town aflame in 1161.Afterwards the place was settled by German traders...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, where, in 1473, he was made Master of Sacred Theology
Master of Sacred Theology
The Master of Sacred Theology is a second-level graduate degree for those who wish to pursue a year of more advanced coursework focusing on a particular discipline....
. During his sixteen years of teaching he became a most renowned preacher. He was indefatigable in what he regarded as his special mission, the preaching and re-establishment of the Rosary
Rosary
The rosary or "garland of roses" is a traditional Catholic devotion. The term denotes the prayer beads used to count the series of prayers that make up the rosary...
, which he did with success throughout northern France, Flanders, and the Netherlands. The Confraternities of the Rosary he founded still exist today and continue to accept new members.
His vision of the restoration of the devotion of the Rosary is assigned to the year 1460.
St. Alanus published nothing during his lifetime, but immediately after his death the brethren of his province were commanded to collect his writings for publication. These were edited at different times and have occasioned much controversy among scholars.
His relations of the visions and sermons of Dominic, supposed to have been revealed to Alanus, are, according to the Catholic Encyclopedia
Catholic Encyclopedia
The Catholic Encyclopedia, also referred to as the Old Catholic Encyclopedia and the Original Catholic Encyclopedia, is an English-language encyclopedia published in the United States. The first volume appeared in March 1907 and the last three volumes appeared in 1912, followed by a master index...
not to be regarded as historical. Cardinal Patrick Joseph Hayes of New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
provided an imprimatur
Imprimatur
An imprimatur is, in the proper sense, a declaration authorizing publication of a book. The term is also applied loosely to any mark of approval or endorsement.-Catholic Church:...
for a booklet containing the promises. In this attribution, the Blessed Virgin Mary reportedly made fifteen specific promises to Christians who pray the rosary. The fifteen rosary promises
Fifteen rosary promises
A Roman Catholic legend states that through Saint Dominic and Blessed Alan de Rupe the Blessed Virgin Mary made fifteen specific promises to Christians who pray the rosary. The fifteen stated promises range from protection from misfortune to meriting a high degree of glory in heaven...
range from protection from misfortune to meriting a high degree of glory in heaven .
His works are published by J. G. T. Graesse in Trésor des livres rares et précieux (1859).
External links
- De dignitate et utilitate psalterii praecelsae ac intemeratae semper virginis Mariae http://www.ub.uni-kiel.de/digiport/bis1800/typboliste.html