24th Sunday After Pentecost – On Blasphemy ~ St. Alphonsus

About this sermon

In this sermon for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost, we hear a profound and sobering reflection on the sin of blasphemy, called in Scripture the “abomination of desolation” (Matthew 24:15). Blasphemy is not merely a violation of God’s law—it is a direct attack against God Himself, a sin that the saints warn is among the most terrible crimes a soul can commit. Drawing on the teachings of St. Chrysostom, St. Jerome, St. Bernardine, St. Gregory, St. Athanasius, St. Augustine, and others, this sermon reveals: • Why blasphemy is considered a sin that “exasperates God more than any other” • The difference between dishonoring God indirectly through sin and dishonoring Him directly through speech • How blasphemy is the “language of hell” and the chief occupation of the damned • How the habit of blasphemy spreads through families, communities, and generations • Stories from the saints about divine punishment for blasphemers • Why blasphemy brings poverty, misfortune, and spiritual ruin • How to break the habit of blasphemy • How devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary gives grace to conquer sinful speech This message serves as a powerful reminder that our tongues were consecrated to God at baptism—and that Christians must resist the temptation to curse, swear, or use the holy names irreverently. Learn the spiritual remedies recommended by the saints and rediscover a life of reverence, gratitude, and holiness. 00:00 Introduction – The abomination of desolation 00:21 “When therefore you shall see…” – Matthew 24:15 00:44 The horror of blasphemy against God 01:00 Why blasphemy is worse than other sins 01:36 The audacity of offending God directly 02:03 Saints warn of the severity of blasphemy 03:01 Blasphemy against Jesus Christ and Our Lady 04:29 Examples of divine punishment for blasphemers 05:53 The tongue consecrated at baptism 06:50 Blasphemy: the “language of hell” 08:12 How blasphemy spreads through families 10:30 Parents’ responsibility to correct blasphemy 11:27 God’s punishments for blasphemy 12:32 Biblical penalties for blasphemers 13:10 Blasphemy and misfortune in this life 14:08 Historical accounts of severe punishments 15:16 Why do people blaspheme? 16:06 Remedies against temptation 16:53 Daily resolutions for purification of speech 17:26 Closing exhortation 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Sensus Fidelium is your go to for sermons on the catholic church, faith, growing in holiness, study of the scriptures, anything and everything you need to be set on fire for the Lord and His Church. #Catholic #Sermon #TraditionalCatholic #Blasphemy #Sin #CatholicTeaching #LatinMass #CatholicChurch #Christianity #Holiness #Repentance #Gospel #24thSundayAfterPentecost #CatholicSermon #FearOfTheLord #TeachingOfTheSaints #CatholicPreaching #TraditionalCatholicSermon #MoralTheology

Topics

• Holy Spirit
• Pentecost