Saint Nicholas of Flüe (1417–1487) is the patron saint of Switzerland. A farmer, military leader, member of the assembly, councillor, judge and mystic, Brother Klaus’ counsel to the Diet of Stans (1481) helped to prevent war between the Swiss cantons. He has been called “un silence qui fonde la Suisse”, a silence that founds Switzerland.
His prayer:
My Lord and my God, take everything from me that keeps me from Thee.
My Lord and my God, give everything to me that brings me near to Thee.
My Lord and my God, take me away from myself and give me completely to Thee.
Mein Herr und mein Gott, nimm alles mir, was mich hindert zu Dir.
Mein Herr und mein Gott, gib alles mir, was mich fördert zu Dir.
Mein Herr und mein Gott, nimm mich mir und gib mich ganz zu eigen Dir.
Click here to read a short biography by M.L. Christlieb.
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“This is the book in which I learn and seek the knowledge of the undivided Godhead.”
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Click here to read an article (German only) on Brother Klaus’ meditation diagram and painting by Werner T. Huber, Dr. theol. With warm thanks to the author.
More information in German can be found on this Website zu Niklaus von Flüe/Bruder Klaus.
