Blessed Karl von Habsburg, Statesman & Victim (21 October) ~ Charles Coulombe

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Discover Blessed Karl of Austria—a Catholic emperor, devoted husband, father of eight, and ruler who sought peace during World War I. In this episode of Reconquest, Brother André Marie welcomes Catholic historian and author Charles Coulombe to discuss “Blessed Karl von Habsburg: Statesman and Victim.” The conversation explores Karl’s marriage to Empress Zita, his efforts to end the war, his commitment to Catholic social teaching, and the suffering he endured after losing his throne. From imperial responsibilities to poverty and exile on Madeira, his life offers a compelling example of fidelity to God through changing circumstances. Brother André begins with a biographical overview and five lessons from Karl’s life. Charles Coulombe then shares memories of his beatification and examines the Habsburg dynasty, European royal families, the breakup of Austria-Hungary, and the continuing spread of devotion to the blessed emperor. TOPICS INCLUDE • Marriage as a shared journey toward Heaven • Family prayer, daily Mass, and Christian formation • Peace initiatives during World War I • Catholic social teaching and care for the poor • Local autonomy and the peoples of Austria-Hungary • Exile, forgiveness, and surrender to God’s will • The Habsburgs and Bourbon-Parma dynasty • Devotion to Blessed Karl and prayers for his canonization 00:00 Opening 00:17 Welcome to Reconquest 00:40 Blessed Karl: Statesman and Victim 01:22 Early life and the path to the throne 02:48 Marriage to Princess Zita 03:38 October 21: Wedding anniversary and feast day 04:01 Helping each other reach Heaven 04:41 Franz Ferdinand’s assassination and World War I 06:03 Karl becomes emperor 06:26 Peace initiatives and Pope Benedict XV 07:41 Refusal to abdicate and exile 08:31 Hungary, Horthy, and a second exile 08:58 Madeira, illness, and forgiveness 10:08 An emperor’s final example to his son 11:03 Five lessons from Blessed Karl’s life 11:46 Peace and reconciliation 12:13 Catholic social teaching and charity 13:17 Ethnic rights and local autonomy 14:45 Christian family life 16:12 Welcoming children amid hardship 17:47 Transition and program break 18:19 Charles Coulombe joins the discussion 19:17 Memories of Karl’s beatification 20:24 Pope John Paul II and the Habsburg connection 21:25 Thanksgiving celebrations in Rome 24:17 The Bourbon and Habsburg families 25:00 Bourbon-Parma and royal succession 28:26 Italian unification and the exile of Parma’s dynasty 29:30 Empress Zita’s connection to New England 30:17 Origins and growth of the Habsburg dynasty 33:35 Woodrow Wilson and the postwar settlement 36:30 Self-determination and the breakup of the empire 38:45 Understanding the Dual Monarchy 40:22 Karl Renner and republican Austria 42:10 Dollfuss and resistance to Nazism 42:38 Shrines and devotion to Blessed Karl 43:45 Rosary, Eucharist, and Sacred Heart devotion 44:24 The prayer league for Emperor Karl 45:58 Beatification and canonization causes 46:30 Resources for further study 47:36 A closing appeal to pray for our nation 48:32 Closing and sign-off FEATURED Host: Brother André Marie Guest: Charles Coulombe Program: Reconquest Original network: The Crusade Channel, Veritas Radio Network HOST & PROGRAM WEBSITES https://catholicism.org https://reconquest.net The episode includes the speakers’ historical interpretations and political commentary. Blessed Karl of Austria, pray for us. May your example inspire faithful marriages, courageous leadership, and perseverance in suffering. Explore the Sensus Fidelium app: https://sensusfidelium.tv #BlessedKarl #EmperorKarl #Habsburg #CatholicHistory #EmpressZita #WorldWarOne #AustroHungarianEmpire #CatholicPodcast #Reconquest #VeritasRadioNetwork #CrusadeChannel #CharlesCoulombe #CatholicFamily #JustWar #SacredHeart #Rosary #PietasAustriaca For the links please visit http://reconquest.net/2016/02/12/episode-11-blessed-karl-von-habsburg-statesman-and-victim-guest-charles-coulombe/ More can be found at the new radio channel found here http://veritasradionetwork.com/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ 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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