Holy Naysayer 1542 – 1621

Patronage Catechists & Mistakes

Feast Day September 17


Fun Fact

Cardinal Bellarmine learned to read and write in Hebrew to combat reformers. Robert, was closely involved in Galileo's case on the discovery that the earth rotates around the sun. Though he believed the Copernican theory was accurate, he dismissed Galileo's claims for political and social reasons.

Prayer

Saint Robert, intercede to the Holy Ghost that I may listen to different viewpoints and opinions with an open mind and heart, especially when they are contrary to what I believe.

Amen.