Bruno of Segni was a prominent Italian bishop (c. 1040/50 – 1123) who served as Bishop of Segni, a monk at Monte Cassino, and advisor to several popes. He was a significant figure in medieval theology, known for his scriptural commentaries and defending Church doctrine, and was canonized as a saint. IX. Now as He was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And He said to them, “Come after Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” And immediately, leaving their nets, they followed Him. Behold, the Lord calls His first disciples from the sea, because through them He had resolved to call many others to faith from the turbulent bitterness of this world. Thus, because they themselves are called by the Lord from the sea, they in turn learn to free the souls of those in danger from the shipwreck of this world and from the rising storms of vices. And just as t...
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