St. Brother Albert – a patron for today

Abstract

The year of St. Albert is an opportunity to look more closely into his biography and holiness that may contribute to a fruitful formation of humanity and upbringing of the young generation. His life was a selfless gift to the neighbor. In a world where only what is good for oneself is being sought for, he was looking for what was good for others. While others were chasing profit, he was giving himself to others. It must have generated then, and must also generate today a saving shame, which St. Pope John Paul II spoke about in 1987. St. Albert provoked and should still provoke questions and reflection. St. Albert can also today be an inspiration to educate the young generation. He astonishes us with his uncompromising faithfulness to the Gospel, calling to adopt the attitude of poverty and discover the insulted face of Jesus Christ in the face of those most abandoned. He also reminds us of the need to humbly stand before God, who identifies with those who need the signs of His faithful love most.