Become a Saint Where God Put You | St. Louis IX of France

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St. Paul teaches that in Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female. But Christian unity does not erase real distinctions, vocations, or responsibilities. Like the different members of one body, each has a distinct role ordered toward the good of the whole. This sermon turns to St. Louis IX of France, a king who demonstrates that holiness is possible in every legitimate state of life. Power and wealth so often become obstacles to sanctity. Yet St. Louis governed with justice, charity, simplicity, and concern for the poor and oppressed. In the moving advice he left to his son, he urged him to obey God, judge fairly, avoid favoritism, practice penance, care for the poor, and seek happiness ultimately in God rather than worldly success. That becomes the central lesson: You are meant to become holy where God has placed you. Most Catholics are not called to cross oceans, enter monasteries, or perform spectacular works. They are called to sanctify their ordinary lives—with spouses, children, parents, coworkers, parishioners, and neighbors. Prayer, fasting, charity, penance, and heroic love begin right where you are. Charity begins at home. St. Louis IX, pray for us. 00:00 Neither Male nor Female, Jew nor Greek 00:19 Unity Does Not Mean Sameness 00:28 One Body With Many Parts 00:37 Our Lady & the Church 00:45 The Priesthood of Jesus Christ 01:00 Hierarchical & Charismatic Gifts 01:16 St. Louis IX: A Saint Who Was a King 01:35 The Gospel & Your State in Life 01:46 Power, Wealth & Sanctity 02:18 St. Louis IX & St. Thomas Aquinas 02:35 St. Louis’ Letter to His Son 02:44 Obedience to God’s Commandments 02:53 Justice, Charity & Care for the Poor 03:05 Penance, Simplicity & Detachment 03:20 A Remarkable Lesson From a King 03:34 Sanctified in Your State of Life 03:42 Many Vocations in the Church 03:57 What Is God Asking of Me? 04:05 Imitating the Saints 04:22 You Don’t Need to Travel the World 04:38 Charity Begins at Home 04:47 Become Holy Where You Are #Catholic #StLouisIX #CatholicFaith #Holiness #CatholicSaints #Vocation #CatholicChurch #Faith #SpiritualLife #CatholicYouTube For more please visit http://www.stacharlotte.com/library/daily-mass-homilies & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴