“ You would do well to consult Norbert. He is, as we well know, closer to God than we are. ”  — St. Bernard of Clairvaux It is rare to find a historian motivated by deep faith who also possesses the literary craft of a novelist, yet that is precisely the gift that we encounter in Fr. Dominique-Marie Dauzet in Eternal Pilgrim (originally published as Petite Vie de Saint Norbert and awarded the Montyon Prize by the Académie Française). Journey through the turbulent times of St. Norbert of Xanten (1080–1134), who lived in the Holy Roman Empire through schism and the Crusades. Cultured, tenderhearted, and unconventional, St. Norbert gave up all the honors and comforts of the world to serve God. At a time when the priesthood was at a low point in its history, St. Norbert called his brother priests to the heights. Lifting high the Holy Eucharist over the errors and miseries of his time, this mystical pilgrim scattered the darkness and put the demons to flight. In these stirring pages, Fr. Dauzet reveals how St. Norbert helped restore calm in the Church through the Gregorian Reform. He also provides fascinating details about: The thunderbolt that caused Norbert’s own “Road to Damascus - His chaplaincy in the service of dignitaries, including Emperor Henry V - Norbert’s indefatigable fidelity amid trials, persecutions, and even assassination attempts - The saint’s fiery temperament and the marvelous effects of his powerful preaching - The Eucharistic miracle, the “spider miracle,” and his dramatic exorcism during Mass at the elevation of the Host Fr. Dauzet’s inspiring biography also includes hard-to-find prayers and devotions to St. Norbert, and a fascinating history of the development of the Norbertine Order in North America. “The text by our confrere Dominique-Marie Dauzet strikes a balance between a historically accurate work and a readable, touching narrative. May this book find its way into the hearts of English-speaking sisters and brothers. St. Norbert, a pilgrim, a rich and multifaceted personality, had peace as his compass throughout his whole life. His quest for a free and evangelically inspired Church in good relations with secular authorities takes many forms. He was truly great with the great and humble with the humble. His life is a guideline for the pastoral outreach of the communities of our Order.” Rt. Rev. Jos Wouters, O.Praem. Abbot General, Norbertine Order “This is the extraordinary story of a man transformed by his encounter with Jesus to the point of undergoing a true conversion and wanting to walk ‘with Christ as his only guide.’” Bernard Ardura, O.Praem. President Emeritus, Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences; Procurator General, Norbertine Order “St. Norbert lit a fire nine hundred years ago, and I still see it burning in the hearts of his priest sons today. His life story is the kind of material from which both great saints and great movies are made.” Kevin James Actor and Producer “In this admirable work, The Eternal Pilgrim: A Life of St. Norbert , Father Dominique-Marie Dauzet, O.Praem., presents St. Norbert of Xanten, founder of the Premonstratensian Order of Canons Regular, not merely as an eminent figure in Church history but as a living witness to the perennial call of the gospel to conversion of life and holiness of priestly service. The achievement of this book lies in its theological vision and historical fidelity. With deep faith and scholarly precision, Fr. Dominique-Marie’s clarity of expression elucidates how divine grace transformed a courtier of the world into a pilgrim of God, an apostle of the Eucharist, and a reformer of the clergy. This book, both formative and contemplative, manifests that every true renewal in the Holy Church flows from hearts conformed to the Heart of Christ, through poverty, prayer, and sacramental devotion. Fr. Dominique-Marie’s work will surely inspire priests and faithful alike in walking the same path of conversion that made St. Norbert a light for his own time and makes him a light for ours.” Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke “This beautifully crafted study combines the factual knowledge of a first-rate historian with true insight into spirituality and the common life—something only a faithful religious of many years’ standing can provide. For many readers, this book will bring to life one of the great figures of Latin Christendom for the first time.” Aidan Nichols, O.P. St. Dominic’s Priory, The Rosary Shrine, London, England Fr. Dominique-Marie Dauzet was born at Suresnes, France, in 1961. He was clothed with the white habit of the Norbertine Order on November 25, 1985, at the abbey of St. Martin of Mondaye in Normandy: the only Norbertine abbey of the ninety lost in the French Revolution to come back to life. He was ordained to the priesthood on November 12, 1995. Getting to know and love St. Norbert has been a great passion of his over the years. In addition to his licentiate