Blessed Juan Buralli de Parma (20 March): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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Discover the inspiring life of Blessed John (Juan) Buralli of Parma, the 7th Superior General of the Franciscans, as recorded in Butler’s Lives of the Saints for March 20. From a brilliant teacher of logic to a humble friar who walked across nations, Blessed John reformed the Franciscan Order during a time of corruption and division. Known for his silence, charity, and unwavering commitment to truth, he guided the order back to authentic observance—earning the respect of kings, scholars, and saints alike. 📖 In this episode, you’ll learn: • How he restored discipline within the Franciscan Order • His encounters with King Louis IX and Henry III • His humility—even hiding his identity and serving in kitchens • His role during theological conflicts in Paris • His deep love of silence and recollection This is a powerful story of leadership rooted in holiness—not authority. 🙏 Blessed John of Parma, pray for us. 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Early Life & Education 00:33 Entry into the Franciscan Order 00:39 Preaching & Influence 00:47 Council of Lyons Clarification 01:03 Teaching in Paris 01:11 Elected Superior General 01:18 Reforming the Order 01:25 Personal Character & Testimony 01:40 Humility in Action 02:02 Love of Silence 02:11 Visit to England & King Henry III 02:20 Encounter with St. Louis IX 02:36 Life Among the Friars 02:44 Refusal of Favoritism 03:06 The Examination Story 03:31 Mission to the East & Paris Conflict 03:47 Defense of the Mendicant Orders 04:11 Restoration of Discipline 04:32 Papal Support & Legacy https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/march/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.com for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 SpiritusTV - https://spiritustv.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium 🔴 Truth Social - @SensusFidelium ▶ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #Catholic #SaintOfTheDay #Franciscans #BlessedJohnOfParma #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicYouTube #ChurchHistory #StBonaventure #CatholicFaith #HolySaints

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• Blessing & Favor