Bl. Theodore Romzha (31 October): I Love You, O Lord, my strength; You are My Stronghold & My Refuge
- Preacher
- Sensus Fidelium
- Tradition
- Roman Catholic
- Published
- Length
- 9:57
About this sermon
Would we have the courage to die for Christ if we are not striving to live for Him today? This Byzantine Catholic sermon recounts the life and martyrdom of Blessed Theodore Romzha, a bishop who remained faithful to Christ and communion with Rome under Soviet persecution. From his priestly formation in Rome to his ministry among the faithful of Subcarpathian Ruthenia, the sermon traces his vocation, courageous leadership, and death at just 36 years old. His witness challenges us to practice our faith daily, resist ideologies opposed to Christ, and serve our neighbors with charity—even those who persecute us. “I love you, O Lord, my strength.” His episcopal motto expresses the trust in God at the heart of this reflection. 00:00 Introducing Blessed Theodore Romzha 00:29 Honoring his icon and October 31 feast 01:02 His episcopal motto: Psalm 18 01:37 Childhood and priestly vocation 02:00 Formation in Rome and ordination 02:31 Military service and trust in God 02:57 Soviet occupation and persecution 03:20 Pressure to abandon communion with Rome 03:37 Refusing to betray his Church 04:32 The attack and subsequent hospital death 05:26 Beatification and the witness of a young martyr 06:15 Lessons for Catholics today 06:30 Love for Christ, his flock, and Church unity 07:24 Live the faith before being called to die for it 08:12 A warning against anti-Catholic ideologies 08:44 The witness of persecuted Christians 09:26 Serve Christ and love those who persecute us Please say 3 Hail Marys for the priest. #TheodoreRomzha #ByzantineCatholic #CatholicMartyrs #RuthenianCatholic #LiveForChrist #CatholicSermon #SensusFidelium 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴
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